When officers, soldiers and defence stakeholders gathered in Port Harcourt for the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, the occasion represented far more than another military anniversary.Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has described the Nigerian Army as a formidable force whose legacy of courage and professionalism continues to promote peace, stability and security in Nigeria, Africa and beyondContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats.Continue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress towards the rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo. Shaibu disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives on Saturday in Port Harcourt as part of activities markingContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army has intensified training in urban warfare, counter-insurgency and cyber defence to address evolving security threats. Shaibu disclosed this during a lecture organised as part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port HarcourtContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger military cooperation to address evolving security threats confronting Africa and the global communityContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has is spearheading a radical overhaul to counter complex, asymmetric, and cyber-based security threats effectively.Continue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has hailed the operational achievements of troops across theatres of operation, while reaffirming commitment to their welfare and professional development.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army is to honour some retired peacekeepers who served in Liberia, Sierra Leone and other missions by giving them a chance to revisit countries they helped restore peace toContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting the country’s territorial integrity and supporting democratic stability across Africa as it marks its 163rd anniversary.Continue Reading
