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Army Chief Shaibu Reaffirms Soldier-First Policy, Commissions New Accommodation For Troops

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2026July 3, 20260

Army Chief Waidi Shaibu commissions new accommodation for soldiers in Port Harcourt, reaffirming the Army’s commitment to personnel welfare. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of its personnel by commissioning newly constructed accommodation blocks for soldiers...

Army Neutralises Two Suspected Terrorists in Ondo, Recovers AK-47

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade kill two suspects in Ondo gun battle, recover rifle, ammunition and other items. Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation along the Akunu–Auga road in Ondo State. The operation, carried out on...

Former Army Spokesman, Brig Gen Texas Chukwu, laid to rest in Abuja

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2023April 14, 20230

The remains of late Brigadier General Jude Texas Ezeh Chukwu retired, former Director Army Public Relations (DAPR) has been laid to rest at Guards Brigade Cemetery Lungi, Abuja. The retired late senior officer passed away on Thursday 5, January 2023 at his residence in Abuja. The body of Brigadier General...

General Oladipo Diya Dies at 79

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2023March 26, 20230

Oladipo Diya, a former Chief of Staff under late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, is dead. It was announced in a statement by his son, Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on Sunday morning. It read, “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; We announce the passing on to...

Army recruitment call to defend Nigeria not employment opportunity – COAS

NewsDeskNgJan 8, 2023January 8, 20230

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says recruitment into the Nigerian Army should not be perceived as employment opportunity but a call to defend Nigeria. Yahaya said this while flagging off a 10Km endurance run for candidates undergoing screening to qualify for the 84 Regular Recruits...

Bauchi governor hails Army, others on security vigilance

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has lauded the Nigerian Army and other security agencies on their vigilance for combating crimes in the state. He stated this at the inauguration of the Emblem Appeal Fund as part of activities commemorating the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. According to him, the...

Lt Gen Farouq Yahaya And The Iconic Journey So Far

NewsDeskNgJan 6, 2023January 6, 20230

By Adedoyin Abayomi Right from the era of antiquity up until the present age, records have shown that the leadership pattern of a leader is a function of the general wellbeing of the subject he leads and even the territorial integrity of the land. A prominent military juggernaut, General Norman...

Experts give Nigerian Army pass mark in fight against insurgency

NewsDeskNgDec 21, 2022December 21, 20220

A cross-section of security experts from across the country has scored the Nigerian Army high on its efforts in combating insurgency, especially in the last one year. The security experts who spoke at the presentation of the Annual Report On The Federal Government’s War Against Insecurity/Insurgency In Nigeria by the...

Reuters Triple Misadventures in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgDec 14, 2022December 14, 20220

By Karen Goulding Nothing happens in a vacuum. There must be an underlining objective. This much I learnt over time, hence my concern with the recent barrage from the French news platform Reuters. Nigeria is in their interest for inexplicable reasons. The focus is the Nigerian Military in the prosecution...

Nigerian Army, where Reuters got it wrong

NewsDeskNgDec 9, 2022December 9, 20220

By Philip Agbese During the 2010 Jos riots and the subsequent months, international news wire service, Reuters, did a disservice to Nigeria that many people might not have noticed but which was nonetheless bad, horrible actually for a news outlet that is perpetually steeped in virtue signaling. At that time,...