US EditionTroop welfare improving under Tinubu - Army dismisses mutiny rumours
- The Nigerian Army dismissed rumors of a mutiny over salaries as "false, misleading and capable of undermining national security," according to Army spokesperson Appolonia Anele.
- The Army emphasized that grievances should be addressed through internal procedures.
- The Army clarified that promotion increments are just one part of military pay, explaining various components of soldier remuneration.
- The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has engaged with authorities on troop welfare, leading to positive outcomes, highlighting the government's commitment under President Bola Tinubu.
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'False alarm' - Army dismisses report of mutiny
The Army headquarters has dismissed as false alarm a report by an online medium alleging a planned mutiny by soldiers over poor salaries, allowances and poor welfare conditions, insisting that its leadership has prioritised the welfare of troops and their families.
Nigerian Army Dismisses Reports of Mutiny Threats Over Salaries - Security News Alert
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the claims as sensational and harmful to national security. In a statement issued on Monday, January 19, 2026, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the publication by […] The post Nigerian Army Dismisses Reports of Mutiny Threats Over Salaries first …
Nigerian Army condemns false allegation of mutiny - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned a false and malicious report published by Sahara Reporters alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances. Army Spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele in a press release on Monday said the claim is entirely unfounded, misleading, and deliberately crafted to...
Nigerian Army denies mutiny claims, says troops’ welfare remains priority
The Nigerian Army has dismissed an online report claiming that soldiers were planning a mutiny over poor pay and welfare, describing it as false and misleading.In a statement issued on January 19, 2026, the Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said there was no truth in the report and accused its authors of attempting to cause panic and undermine public trust and national security.According to the Army, there has never bee…
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