Lagosians are enjoined to seize this opportunity before it as statistics have shown that Lagos state indigenes have not been adequately represented in the Nigerian Army The online applications into the Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise for 82 Regular Recruits Intake which commenced on 10th September 2021 will close on the 26th November 2021. EKOHOTBLOG reports … Read more
By Tunde Odesola They depict horror and terror when they should be heroes and she-roes. They represent the flickering cowardice in the darkling plain of repression when they should glitter like gold in the courageous sun. They are the Nigerian military: the monsters of sorrow, tears and blood; the devils and demons of death. Amputated … Read more
28 officers are among those to be tried, while the remaining are 130 soldiers serving in the various units of the operation ground Two court-martials were inaugurated by the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force North-East operation, Hadin Kai, on Saturday October 9 for trial of defaulting soldiers serving at the operation ground in the North-East. Army … Read more
…the soldiers also recovered a vehicle and two motorcycles while conducting a further search of the general area for the fleeing armed men. The Nigerian Army said it has killed three of the gunmen who attacked a police checkpoint in Anambra State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who confirmed this … Read more
This is a clarion call to all indigenes to not only see this as a patriotic duty, an opportunity to defend the sovereignty… Statistics have shown that Lagos state indigenes have not been adequately represented in the Nigeria Army and the reason for this is not far-fetched – the cavalier attitude of Lagosians towards the … Read more
DSS has arrested Actor Chiwetalu Agu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu. The latest development was made known by a Nigerian writer, Chiagozie Fred Nwonwu, who writes under the pen name Mazi Nwonwu, on Friday. The arrest of Agu by the DSS is coming a … Read more
Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has spoken about his arrest by soldiers. EKOHOTBLOG reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, has denied claims that he was campaigning for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). EKOHOTBLOG had earlier on Thursday reported that the veteran actor was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State, for wearing an outfit with colours of … Read more
The Nigerian Army has explained the reason behind the arrest of popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has said that popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, was arrested for soliciting support for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). EKOHOTBLOG had earlier on Thursday reported that the veteran actor was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State, for … Read more
…the NDLEA said a preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects may have contact with bandits in the North West… A fake soldier, Hayatu Galadima, and his accomplice, Hamisu Adamu, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while conveying drugs, ammunition, and communication equipment to bandits in Kaduna State. The … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more
The Nigerian Army has vowed to sanction officer seen in a viral video assaulting a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) publicly in Calabar. In a viral video cited by EkoHotBlog, the soldier identified as as Lt. Chika Anele was seen pouring dirty water on the corps member, Ezeiruaku Fidelia who was fully … Read more
The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over massive ISWAP recruitment. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has said that the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has started recruiting massively in the country. This was made known by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyeama Nwachukwu, at the Headquarters of the Theatre … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has received the Chief of Army Staff and top military personnel in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on service personnel in Lagos military commands to be fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities of keeping the peace and strengthening security in the state. The governor … Read more
…the bandits, numbering about 30, armed with sophisticated weapons shot sporadically as they attacked the community. Bandits have killed a soldier and abducted a housewife and her two children at Milgoma opposite Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika Zaria, Kaduna State. It was gathered that the soldier died at an undisclosed hospital following the injuries … Read more
Ahmad Gumi advised the Nigerian Army to stop attacking bandits, saying offensive operations won’t stabilise the country. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric, has warned the Nigerian Army to stop attacking bandits in their hideouts. In an article he published following the offensive by the military against bandits and their hideouts in the north, … Read more
…a total of 281 (50kg) bags of urea were recovered from the warehouses in the market and two notorious Boko Haram distributors were arrested. The Nigerian Army says it has arrested a high-profile member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Yawi Modu, in Damboa Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Troops also raided a … Read more
Over 100 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to the Nigerian Army. EKOHOTBLOG reports that more than 100 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Borno State. It was gathered that the Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to the Nigerian Army at Gwoza town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. … Read more
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed the attack on the barracks by bandits in the early hours of Tuesday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed that two personnel were killed when bandits attacked the Afaka barracks in Kaduna on Tuesday. The NDA confirmed the attack via a statement by the … Read more
Nigerian Army has nabbed Boko Haram supplier in Yobe State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected Boko Haram fertilizer supplier in Yobe State. It was gathered that the Boko Haram supplier identified as Yusuf Saleh was arrested by the troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force under Operation … Read more
…the feat followed the recent massive surrendering of Boko Haram terrorists in Bama Operational area on August 2 and 4. The Nigerian Army says 219 more Boko Haram fighters and children have surrendered to troops in the north-east region of the country. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in … Read more