Tag: Nigeria army
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Nigerian Army Launches Locally Manufactured ‘Vanquisher’ Combat Vehicles
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army has formally integrated a new fleet of locally manufactured light combat vehicles into its inventory, marking a significant pivot toward domestic defense production amid a protracted fight against regional instability. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, lauded the arrival of the Vanquisher Light…
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Boko Haram’s Ranks Crumble: Defections Signal Terror Group’s Decline ~ Truth Alliance
By Abu Faisal A coalition of civil society groups, The Truth Alliance, has reported a significant split within the terrorist group Boko Haram. The rift, marked by a wave of defections, points to a decrease in the group’s control and a dip in morale among its fighters. During a recent campaign named ‘Cracks in the…
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Supported Wives of Fallen Heroes Lament Pains of Widowhood as 7 Div Marks Women’s Day
By Abdul Kareem To mark the 2024 edition of the International Women’s Day, the Nigeria Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) in 7 Division had extended a helping hand to 40 widows of soldiers who laid down their lives for their nation. The event, aimed at providing food support, was marked with both gratitude and grief…
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FACT-CHECK REVEALS NIGERIAN ARMY SOLELY CARRIED OUT RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ABUJA
By Abdul Kareem After a rigorous investigation, Zagazola Makama has debunked the claims that the Nigeria Police Force played a role in the rescue of kidnapped victims in Bwari. The successful operation, conducted on January 20, was the sole effort of the Nigerian Army’s 197 Special Forces Battalion, which stands in stark contrast to the…
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