The Nigerian military has continued to detain five community leaders from Okuama, Delta State, despite widespread calls for their release. The leaders were arrested and detained after Pa James Oghoroko, a 65-year-old community leader, was allegedly tortured to death by soldiers. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from human rights groups and community members….
Nigeria no longer for journalists as popular Nigerian journalist Fisayo Soyombo has been detained by the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Soyombo, who happens to be the publisher of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, was taken into custody three days ago. His organization has called for his immediate release, citing concerns about press…
President Tinubu today paid tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, remembering him as a “true soldier, a general, and officer who symbolized the best of his profession.” He highlighted the late army chief’s unwavering commitment to the nation, describing it as “singular and undiluted” . This sentiment echoes the respect and admiration that…
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states, where unidentified gunmen launched a deadly attack on an army checkpoint. The assault occurred at 6:18 a.m. when the assailants arrived in a white Lexus vehicle, catching the troops off guard. Unfortunately, two brave soldiers lost their lives in the…
Sad development coming from the defense sector is that the The Chief of Army Staff who has been away from some time has given up the ghost, in a report by Bayo Onunuga, he died in Lagos on Tuesday after a Brief illness.Weeks ago there were rumours concerning his sudden disappearance and no public appearance…
The Nigerian Army has firmly denied rumors regarding the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, calling the reports fake news. The speculation, which suggested he died from cancer, was dismissed through an official statement on social media.Reports had claimed that he passed away in a hos