Defence/Security
Nigerian Army honours officers, soldiers for dedication, efficiency
By Obaje Daniel Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, has commended officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their loyalty, professionalism and…
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Defence/Security
Nigerian Army exposes impostor parading as retired Major General
The Nigerian Army has uncovered and apprehended an alleged impostor, Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf, who falsely paraded himself as a retired Maj.-Gen, misleading the public and abusing the prestige of the military institution.
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Assessing Gen. Shaibu’s first 100 days as Army Chief
When Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu became the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Oct. 30, 2025, expectations were immediate, intense, and uncompromising.
Defence/Security
Army moves to curb road accidents, fleet losses
The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to curb road accidents and reduce fleet losses with the commencement of the Fourth Edition of the Defensive Driving and Drivers’ Etiquette Workshop for its drivers in Abuja.
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Army adopts multi-domain strategy against terrorism — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Army has adopted a flexible, intelligence-driven and technology-enabled approach to confront Nigeria’s evolving asymmetric threats.
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Nigerian Army rescues kidnapped cleric, neutralises gunman in Enugu
Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army/JTF South East, Operation UDO KA, have rescued a kidnapped cleric in Enugu State following a swift, intelligence-led operation
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Army, police rescue 8 kidnap victims in Kaduna forest
Troops of Sector 7, Operation Safe Haven (OPEP), in collaboration with the Zango Kataf Police Area Command, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Forest Guards and local hunters, have rescued eight kidnapped victims at Badurum Kasa Forest in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State
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COAS reaffirms commitment to sustainable investment in housing, personnel welfare
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustainable investment in housing and personnel welfare as a core pillar of institutional development
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Troops rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a swift operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road.
Defence/Security
COAS to graduating troops: Translate training into operational victory
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to translate their intensive training into operational victory as they deploy across various theatres of operation