Nigerian Army Denies Reports of Compulsory Military Service
The Nigerian Army has dismissed viral claims that it intends to make military service mandatory for all citizens aged 18 and above. In a statement posted on its official social media accounts on Thursday, November 21, the Army labelled the reports as “fake news” and clarified that the statement allegedly made by Chief of Army […]
ISWAP Ambush: 25 Brigade Commander Reportedly Killed Despite Army Denial
Brigadier General U. Uba, Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, has reportedly been killed by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following a violent ambush in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed that the senior officer had earlier recorded a short video confirming he was safe […]
Army Confirms Ambush on Troops in Borno, Denies Kidnap of Brigade Commander
The Nigerian Army has acknowledged an ambush on troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno State, confirming the deaths of four security personnel but dismissing reports that a senior commander was abducted during the attack. In a statement released on Friday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Major Appolonia Anele, said the […]
Nigerian Army Unveils New Official Portrait of COAS Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu
The Nigerian Army has officially released a newly approved portrait of the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, directing journalists, media organizations, and the public to immediately update their records to reflect the change. In a statement shared via its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the Army emphasized the […]
Tension in Anambra as Soldiers Allegedly Open Fire on Policemen Returning from Election Duty
A violent confrontation reportedly broke out on Sunday, November 9, 2025, along the busy Onitsha Road in Anambra State, after a group of Nigerian Army personnel allegedly opened fire on police officers who were returning from election duty. Eyewitness accounts suggest the incident occurred at a military checkpoint, where an argument between members of the […]
New Nigerian Service Chiefs Arrive Senate for Screening & Confirmation
A new leadership team for Nigeria’s armed forces formally arrived at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria today for screening and confirmation, following their recent appointments by Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of a major shake‑up of the country’s military command structure. Heads in Attendance The nominated service chiefs who presented themselves at […]