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Army Chief Shaibu Honours 11 Course Mates Who Died In 1990 Onne Boat Mishap

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

Army Chief Waidi Shaibu honours 11 NDA cadets who died in the 1990 Onne boat mishap and unveils a memorial in their memory. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has honoured 11 young patriots whose aspirations to serve Nigeria were tragically cut short on 23 July...

Army Chief Waidi Shaibu Emphasises Human Rights, Rules Of Engagement For Operational Success

NewsDeskNgMar 18, 2026March 18, 20260

Army chief urges strict adherence to human rights and rules of engagement to boost trust, intelligence, and operational effectiveness. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged military commanders to strictly adhere to international humanitarian law, rules of engagement, and established operational protocols, saying such discipline...

Attack on Benue federal lawmaker: Reps summon Army Chiefs

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2023March 30, 20230

Following an attack on a member of the House of Representatives from Benue state, Hon. Kpam Sokpo on the eve of the Governorship and House of Assembly elections, the House has summoned the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya and the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor. Moving a motion...