Nigerian Army
Coverage of Nigerian Army in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: 650 Zamfara Residents Benefit From Nigerian Army Medical Outreach
650 residents of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State benefited from a free medical outreach organized by the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army as part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.
- Nigerian Army declares 104 soldiers missing, says they ‘absconded,’ are ‘deserters’
The Nigerian Army declared 104 soldiers missing, labeling them as 'absconded' and 'deserters' following an overnight attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents on their base on 5 June. The attack targeted the soldiers at their military post.
- Borno denies sponsoring former Boko Haram terrorists for enlistment in Nigerian Army
Borno State denied sponsoring former Boko Haram terrorists for enlistment in the Nigerian Army. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Guidance and Counselling Board, Mohammed Jimmeh, dismissed the claim.
- Shake-up in Nigerian Army, top generals redeployed
The Nigerian Army has undergone a leadership reshuffle with top generals being redeployed. The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, approved the strategic move.
- Nigerian Army rotates more soldiers fighting Boko Haram, withdraws 174
The Nigerian Army is rotating soldiers engaged in fighting Boko Haram, withdrawing 174 personnel as part of an initiative to improve troop welfare by easing movement in frontline areas.
- Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
The Nigerian army has freed Amina, the widow of ex-general Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity. The couple was abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
- IBB speaks on Abdulsalami Abubakar’s switch from air force to army
IBB reflects on Abdulsalami Abubakar's transition from the Nigerian Air Force to the Army, suggesting divine intervention played a role in his eventual rise to Head of State. The article highlights IBB's belief that Abubakar's career shift was pivotal to his leadership trajectory.
- AUN suspends School of Law dean after PREMIUM TIMES story
AUN suspended the School of Law dean following a PREMIUM TIMES report revealing that Mr. Magaji, a former Nigerian Army military police officer, was convicted of sodomy by a General Court Martial, with the Supreme Court upholding the sentence, but he never served his prison term.
- Troops launch Katsina offensive after death of former military spokesman in captivity
Nigerian Army troops have launched a major offensive in Katsina State following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information. The operation is linked to his death in captivity.
- Nigerian Army officer makes history at US War College
A Nigerian Army officer has made history at the US War College. The army highlighted the officer's achievements extending beyond academic performance.
- Troops uncover IPOB’s hidden cache of arms, ammunition, arrest suspects
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the State Security Service, discovered a hidden cache of arms and ammunition belonging to IPOB and arrested suspects during a raid. The operation was conducted in an unspecified area, according to the report.
- Armed group kidnaps 39 people during negotiations in northwestern Nigeria
Armed group kidnaps 39 people during negotiations with parents of a suspected bandit leader in northwestern Nigeria's Magamin Diddi community. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, where armed groups conduct kidnappings and clashes with militants like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province persist.
- Nigeria: 360 people freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
Nigeria's army freed 360 hostages held by Boko Haram in a mountain hideout. The hostages were taken from different communities, and kidnappings are increasingly a security issue in the West African country.
- Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno
The Nigerian Army freed 360 abductees following clashes with Boko Haram in Borno state. Two infants died due to harsh conditions during their captivity in the Mandara mountains.
- Nigerian Army rescues 360 abducted people from Boko Haram enclave — Official
The Nigerian Army claimed to have rescued 360 abducted people from a Boko Haram enclave through an intelligence-led operation, while locals and security sources stated the captives were released by Boko Haram. The report was first published on Premium Times Nigeria.
- The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state's Mandara mountains. Two infants died during the rescue due to harsh conditions, while the remaining abductees were evacuated for medical care. The operation is described as a major setback for the militant group.
- The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno's Mandara mountains. Two infants died during the rescue, and the operation is described as a setback for the militants. The security crisis in northern Nigeria involves Boko Haram and its IS-affiliated faction, ISWAP, with a recent joint US-Nigeria operation killing 175 ISWAP fighters.
- The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army freed 360 people, including children, who were abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state. The operation took place in the Mandara mountains, a stronghold of the militant group, and two infants died during their captivity.
- The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state, located in northeastern Nigeria.
- The Nigerian army says it freed 360 abducted people during a rescue operation in northeastern Borno state
The Nigerian army conducted a rescue operation in northeastern Borno state, freeing 360 abducted individuals. The operation was reported by the Associated Press from Abuja, Nigeria.
- Attack by Islamic militants kills 5 Nigerian soldiers in the northeast, army says
The Nigerian army states that Islamic militants attacked a military base in northeast Nigeria, killing five soldiers. The attack was confirmed by the army.
- Nigeria: Illegal Dismissal - Court to Hear Soldier's Suit Against Army June 24
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos will hear a case on June 24 involving Lance Corporal Gwotyel Justine challenging his dismissal and unfair trial by the Nigerian Army.
- Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast
Nigeria and the US conducted joint strikes that killed 175 ISIL fighters in Nigeria's northeast. The Nigerian Army praised the operation as part of an ongoing campaign to hunt down and kill terrorists. The operation is aimed at combating terrorism in the region.