Appointment By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a major shake-up in the Nigerian Army with the redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt -Col. AppoloniaContinue Reading
Examination By Mohammad Tijjani No fewer than 260 Army middle cadre officers are sitting for the Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the examination is a significant milestone for the officers in the Nigerian Army. NAN also reports that the examination isContinue Reading
Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says it has recorded major operational successes in recent operations, killing a notorious terrorist commander, identified as Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir and others. The acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele, in a statement said the troops also apprehendedContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Commander of the Corps of Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar has said that Kontagora and its environs were no longer a safe haven for criminal elements operating in Niger. He said this during a filed demonstration, involving the test-firing of artillery guns, held at the NigerianContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to conduct regular intensive training of troops to bolster their combat readiness for deployment to all manner of operations. He made this known at the graduation ceremony of some troops at the end of theirContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) on Tuesday commenced a 5-day training workshop for its personnel on doctrine development to enhance their operational skills. The Commander of TRADOC, Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, who delivered the keynote address, spoke on: “Enhancing Doctrine Development for Effective TrainingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian Army is working to address Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug abuse among its personnel, particularly those deployed in combat. The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who was a special guest of honour, disclosed this at a combined seminar onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQGARR), Maj.-Gen. Maxwell Dangana, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to maintain mission ready soldiers at all times through continuous training. Dangana stated this at the closing of the AHGARR Warrant a officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2025,Continue Reading
Arrest By Desmond Ejibas Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have apprehended 43 suspected oil thieves during a coordinated raid on illegal artisanal refineries across Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states. Spokesman for the division, Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Sunday, noting that 14 artisanalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to developing a highly motivated and combat-ready force through structured career planning and digital transformation. Oluyede gave the assurance at the opening of the 6th Career Planning and Management Seminar for Officers,Continue Reading
