Nigerian Army

"We'll take laws into our hands": Okuama youths declare as second leader dies in military custody

The Okuama community in Delta State is in turmoil after 81-year-old treasurer Dennis Okugbaye died in military detention, just days after PG Oghoroko passed.

Oluyede assumes office as Nigeria’s 24th Chief of Army Staff

Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede was officially inaugurated as the 24th army chief, following his appointment by President Tinubu and confirmation by the National Assembly.

Human rights abuse: Global Amnesty Watch exonerates Nigerian military, dismisses AI report

GAW clears Nigerian military of rights abuse claims, dismissing Amnesty International’s report as false. They praise the army's sacrifice to national security.

After Tinubu's visit, Nigeria acquires 12 'second hand' Alpha jets from France

Nigeria’s military fleet gets a boost with 12 second-hand Alpha jets from France, acquired after President Tinubu’s visit to France at President Macron’s invitation.

Tinubu's govt begins payment of military retirees’ entitlements

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of funds for payment of pension arrears for retired military personnel following peaceful protests by the veterans.

FG commences pension payments to retired military personnel, clears three-month arrears

The Federal Government has commenced payment of pensions and arrears owed to retired military personnel, following protests over unpaid entitlements.

"War crimes": Amnesty International uncovers how many Nigerians died in military detention

Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian military of causing over 10,000 deaths in custody since the start of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East.

Just in: Tears as Okuama community leader dies in military detention 3 months after his arrest

President-General of Okuama Community, Pa James Oghoroko, has reportedly died in military detention three months after he was arrested by the Nigerian army.

Nigerian military pensioners protest over unpaid salary increment, details emerge

Nigerian military pensioners shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the non-payment of their salary increments and other entitlements.