In a bid to end age-long power woes, the Federal Government is in talks with commercial banks and other investors to fund its ambitious universal electricity access, which requires a whopping $23.2bn investment. It was reported that Nigeria will require $23.2bn of aggregate investment to achieve the planned universal electricity access in five to 10…
A security analyst and senior fellow of the Extremism Policy Unit at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Bulama Bukarti, on Sunday, warned that the activities of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram, have started gaining ground on major social media platforms like TikTok. Bukarti spoke when he was featured as a guest on Channels…
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has reported the destruction of 20 illegal oil refining sites, the recovery of 90,000 litres of stolen products, and the arrest of eight suspects in the Niger Delta region. This operation was executed in collaboration with other security agencies across Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States. Lt….
Personnel from the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Ohafia, were reportedly involved in a significant armed confrontation with unidentified gunmen in Mbata, located in Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. According to reports from The Nations, more than 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers were deployed…
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away. Lagbaja succumbed to an undisclosed illness while receiving treatment overseas. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. He was appointed to the position of COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. On October 20, the army refuted rumours…
At least 15 generals from the Nigerian Army’s Artillery Corps have retired. It is worth noting that the Artillery Corps is responsible for providing significant firepower assistance to allied troops at the front lines during combat. The Nigerian Army also announced that these retired officers include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals. Furthermore, the…
Nigerian Army Kills Notorious Bandits’ Leader, Dogo Gide Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly neutralized a notorious bandits’ leader in the North West region of the country, Dogo Gide. Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, affirmed this in a post via his official X handle on Wednesday morning, stating that Gide died from…
Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested In an ongoing effort to eliminate criminal activities in Edo State and enhance safety for law-abiding citizens, troops from Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army conducted a raid on the hideouts of suspected criminal gangs in gbelebu village, Okomu forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State….
