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Nigerian Army opens fresh 2026 recruitment

VAM News January 6, 2026

News Update THE Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the 29/2026 Direct Short Service Commission, DSSC, for eligible Nigerians. According to a statement released on Tuesday by Army Headquarters via its...

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Nigerian Army Declares Nationwide War Against Terrorists

VAM News November 9, 2025

…Neutralises seven terrorists, arrests 27, recovers items THE Nigerian Army has intensified nationwide offensive operations against terrorists, insurgents, and economic saboteurs, recording significant successes in the last 48 hours. The operations come in line...

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Nigerian Army Hits Notorious IPOB Commander Gentle De Yahoo camp, kills five

VAM News September 17, 2025

News Update THE Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, identified as Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known...

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Olowu Reiterates Call For Support Of Nigerian Army in fight against Insurgency

VAM News May 30, 2025

Oluwu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, has reiterated the call on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army in the face of daunting security challenges and emerging new trend....

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Nigerian Army Redeploys Officers In Major Shakeup (FULL LIST)

VAM News January 11, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army (NA) to various command, staff and instructional positions...

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No leadership vacuum in Nigerian Army over Lagbaja’s whereabout

VAM News October 20, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is leadership vacuum following the absence of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, said Lagbaja...

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Nigerian Army destroys 115 illegal refineries, arrests 22 people

VAM News September 2, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its troops in conjunction with other security agencies have destroyed about 115 illegal refining sites, 66 boats while 22 suspects were arrested in...

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Soldiers not fed poorly – Army debunks rumour

Akanji Philip August 2, 2024 0 Comment

The Nigerian Army has denied the allegation that the soldiers of the 159 Battalion in Kanama, Geidam Local Government Area, Yobe, are being poorly fed. The Army was through a statement by the...

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Panic in Osogbo as Armed Soldiers storm Kelebe-omu land, abduct resident

VAM News July 8, 2024 0 Comment

VOICE AIR MEDIA, News Update There was panic in a part of Osogbo, Osun State capital on Monday when soldiers stormed a gathering of the Kelebe-Omu Landowners Association. In the ensuing mayhem, one of...

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Nigerian Army uncovers more illegal oil sites in Abia, arrests 17 suspects— Report

Akanji Philip June 25, 2024 0 Comment

In their ongoing fight against illegal oil bunkering in Abia State, the Nigerian Army raided illegal mining sites at Obeaku in Ukwa West Local Government Area on Monday evening, arresting 17 suspects involved in...