Nigerian Army

March 16, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has accused the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its sympathisers of spreading ethnicity-driven propaganda aimed at discrediting ongoing military operations in the South-East. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division,...

March 09, (THEWILL) — The Chief of the South African Army, Lt.-Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, has praised the Nigerian Army for its professionalism and emerging strength in cyber warfare. Speaking in Abuja on Monday during a historic visit to the Nigerian...

March 05, (THEWILL) — The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army is expanding its aviation assets to improve response time, including plans to provide helicopters for Operation Whirl Stroke. He assured the Benue State Government...

January 19, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army, on Monday, slammed reports alleging that soldiers are threatening to mutiny over unpaid salaries and allowances, dismissing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, the Acting Director of...

January 14, (THEWILL) —The Federal Government has honoured serving chiefs, officers and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership and post-service contributions to national development. A statement signed on Wednesday by the Acting Director,...

January 02, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations of extortion and non-payment of allowances levelled against troops of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta, Ogun State, describing the claims as false, malicious and deliberately misleading. The 35 Artillery Brigade,...

December 31, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational gains across several theatres nationwide within the past 72 hours, neutralising 47 terrorists, arresting 19 criminal suspects and rescuing more than 30 kidnapped victims in coordinated land and...

December 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has strengthened its operational capacity with the graduation of 60 soldiers from the Fourth Quarter Basic Battle Course. The nine-week training programme is aimed at enhancing combat readiness and instilling a...

December 02, (THEWILL) — Prominent Rotarians and Rotaractors from across Nigeria converged at the Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt, for the 2025 All Nigerian Rotary Convention (ANRC), celebrating service, strengthened collaboration, and igniting new pathways to prosperity. The All Nigerian...

December 02, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has recorded major gains in a sweeping nationwide offensive conducted between November 29 and December 1, 2025, neutralising terror fighters, arresting dozens of suspects and rescuing multiple victims from criminal captivity. In coordinated...