Army Archives - OHAFIATV

Dec

2024

Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Nigerian Military Personnel

Metro, News, PoliticsArmy, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a significant boost to Nigeria's military personnel by approving a salary increase. This move, announced by Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, includes a three-month salary arrears payment and the release of funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements for retired military personnel. This development is expected to greatly improve the morale of the armed forces, who have been working tirelessly to combat insecurity in Nigeria. Matawalle praised Tinubu's commitment to the welfare of both serving and retired military personnel, emphasizing that addressing pension arrears for retirees remains a top priority. The minister…

Jul

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Army Dismisses 6 Soldiers For Allegedly Fleeing Boko Haram Attack

Metro, NewsArmy, Insecurity, Metro, Security

Abuja, Nigeria - The Nigerian Army has dismissed six soldiers from its service for allegedly abandoning their posts during a Boko Haram attack in Damboa, Borno State, last month. The soldiers, attached to Operation Lafiya Dole, were said to have fled the scene after running out of ammunition, resulting in the deaths of over 10 comrades. A military source revealed that the dismissed soldiers withdrew from the battlefield due to inadequate arms and ammunition, making it impossible for them to combat the insurgents effectively. The source criticized the punishment, arguing that the soldiers' actions were justified given the circumstances. This…

Jun

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Three months of work have found N10bn worth of stolen crude oil – DHQ

Economy, Metro, NewsArmy, Crime, Economy, Insecurity, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The Defence Headquarters says that N10 billion worth of stolen crude oil has been found in the Niger Delta. This is part of the fight against oil theft and vandalism in the area. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who is in charge of defence media operations, said this at the DHQ's twice-weekly briefing in Abuja on Thursday. DHQ said that in the North alone, troops have killed 2,245 terrorists in the last three months. Buba said, "During the second quarter of this year, troops killed 2,245 terrorists, arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists and other criminals, freed 1,993 hostages, and stopped the theft…

Jun

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

OMPAN Offers Condolences To The Nigerian Army Regarding Soldiers Death In Aba

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAlex Otti, Army, OMPAN, RIP

The Abia State Chapter of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) has expressed condolences to the Nigerian Army following the killing of five of its personnel by unidentified gunmen in Aba, the commercial centre of the state. In a statement endorsed by its Chairman, Chief Promise U. Okoro, OMPAN described the soldiers' deaths as painful and deserving of condemnation from all peace-loving individuals. This incident is particularly disheartening as it occurred at a time when the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is working to strengthen civil-military relations. OMPAN called for a thorough investigation…

May

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Study Tour: 14 Brigade Host Participants Of National Institute For Policy And Strategic Studies.

Abia State, Metro, NewsAbia State, Army, Metro, Ohafia

The headquarters 14 Brigade Nigeran Army yesterday 16 May 2024, host delegation and participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of 2024 from National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State. The participants were drawn from various agencies in the federation to carry out a study tour to Abia State as a requisite of completing their studies in the nation's foremost think tank institute. With a theme "Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities". The leader of the delegates Brigadier General Lateef Jimoh mni states that Abia is enriched with different…