By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A retired Major General of the Nigerian Army, John Enenche, has described the recent United States airstrikes against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria as a “bold and welcome development”. Enenche expressed optimism that the intervention could mark a decisive turnaround in the country’s prolonged security challenges. The pioneer Director…
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an additional Depot Nigerian Army in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to complement the existing depot in Osogbo, Osun State. Shaibu said the new depot, which would come on stream in due course,…
By Zagazola Makama JOS (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Army troops of 3 Division of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have rescued four abducted persons and neutralised a kidnapper during an ambush operation in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to Zagazola Makama, the operation followed intelligence on the abduction of four persons at Rimi village…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a formal clarification over reports alleging that a cadet, Stephen Kubama Gani, mysteriously disappeared from the institution without action from the authorities. In a statement signed by Major Reuben Kovangiya, Academy Public Relations Officer, on Friday, the NDA described the circulating reports…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Maj. Gen. JGK Myam (rtd) hosted invited guests, senior officers, friends and family members of the newly promoted senior officers at the Centre Hall, C TY Burutai Building during the decorations ceremony. The Centre witnessed the decoration of thirty senior…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, decorated five newly promoted senior officers with the rank of Brigadier General. The colourful investiture ceremony, held at the Theatre Command Officers’ Mess, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, attracted serving…
…recovers cache of weapons By Joe Udo SOKOTO (CONVERSEER) – Officers of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 11 suspected bandits in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation was carried out by the 8 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North West Operation Fansan Yamma Strike Team,…
By Joe Udo MAKURDI (CONVERSEER) – 14 kidnapped victims have been rescued during a coordinated operation at Orokam Forest, a border area linking Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of Benue State. They were rescued by the Nigerian Army troops of Joint Task Force Sector One, Operation Udo Ka…
By Zagazola Makama JALINGO (CONVERSEER) – Troops conducting Operation Peace Shield and Operation Zafin Wuta have cleared multiple bandit hideouts in parts of Southern Taraba, destroying two camps and pushing fleeing fighters into neighbouring Benue State, the military has said. It was gathered that the operation, carried out by combined troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian…
By Joe Udo LOKOJA (CONVERSEER) – 12 Brigade Troops of the Nigerian Army, Lokoja, have recorded another operational success with the rescue of six kidnapped victims during a coordinated search and rescue mission. The feat was recorded in Ejiba and Saminaka Forests axis, spanning Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State….
