Nigerian Army reacts to reported mass resignation of soldiers

Nigerian Army reacts to reported mass resignation of soldiers

The Nigerian Army says that voluntary retirement, discharge of personnel is routine and in line with laid down procedures as contained in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers) alike. The Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major-general, gave the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Nwachukwu faulted recent publications … Read more

Soldiers protest overcrowded cells, poor feeding in Sokoto

Soldiers protest overcrowded cells, poor feeding in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army has said it has commenced investigation into the protest staged by some of its personnel detained in its Sokoto barracks. The army said this in a statement on X by its spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general, on Saturday. An audio visual footage of soldiers protesting overcrowded cells and poor feeding in … Read more

Soldiers protest overcrowded cells, poor feeding in Sokoto, Nigerian Army begins probe of incident

Soldiers protest overcrowded cells, poor feeding in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army has said it has commenced investigation into the protest staged by some of its personnel detained in its Sokoto barracks. The army said this in a statement on X by its spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general, on Saturday. An audio visual footage of soldiers protecting overcrowded cells and poor feeding in … Read more

Nigerian Army decorates 47 new major generals

Nigerian Army decorates 47 new major generals

The Nigerian Army on Thursday decorated 47 newly promoted senior officers with the rank of major general, urging them to redouble efforts at addressing security challenges. The Army Council had, on 21 December, approved the promotion of 47 brigadiers- general to the rank of major general. The council also elevated 75 colonels to the rank … Read more