14 h. ago Army Chief Salutes Frontline Soldiers’ Sacrifice At Christmas

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has saluted the troops fighting on the battlefront for their courage, discipline, and sacrifice in defence of the nation. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu, in a Christmas message, said their commitment to safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity and ensuring the safety of all Nigerians is deeply appreciated. According to […]

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25 h. ago COAS Shaibu Pledges To Address Soldiers’ Accommodation Challenge

  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has pledged to address soldiers’ accommodation challenges nationwide. He made the pledge on Wednesday while performing the ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja. A statement by the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the flag-off marked […]

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32 h. ago Libyans United In Grief For Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash

General Mohammed al-Haddad and his four aides died on Tuesday after a visit to Ankara, with Turkish officials saying an electrical failure caused their plane to crash less than 15 minutes after takeoff. The post Libyans United In Grief For Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Army Chief orders immediate completion of barracks housing projects nationwide

Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has directed the immediate completion of all ongoing residential accommodation projects across Nigerian read more Army Chief orders immediate completion of barracks housing projects nationwide

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9 d. ago We have degraded terrorists’ operational capacity, says Defence

THE Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, says that the operational capacity of terrorist groups, bandits, and other criminal elements is significantly degraded across multiple theatres. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports, Musa said this at the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2025 which held on Monday at Nebo Hall, […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Approves ‘Special Promotion’ For His ADC To Brigadier General, Less Than A Year After Elevation To Colonel

President Bola Tinubu has approved the “special presidential promotion” of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, from the rank of colonel to brigadier-general. The approval was conveyed in a letter from the office of the national security adviser (NSA) to the chief of army staff. The leaked letter was dated December 12, 2025, and was signed […] The post Tinubu Approves ‘Special Promotion’ For His ADC To Brigadier General, Less Than A Year After Elevation To Colonel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army Chief Solicits Traditional Rulers’ Support For Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, implored traditional rulers in the country to support military operations. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu made the call during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at his palace in Lagos. A statement by the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said […]

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2 w. ago COAS commissions development projects at Lagbaja cantoment, Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday commissioned a series of key projects at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos...

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2 w. ago COAS Shaibu Commissions Development Projects At Lagbaja Cantonment In Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, commissioned a series of key projects at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos State, aimed at enhancing the welfare of personnel and operational readiness of the Nigerian Army. The commissioned projects included a refurbished basketball court sponsored by First Bank, […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, India Advance Defence Partnership As Indian Defence Adviser Visits COAS Shaibu

  The strategic defence partnership between Nigeria and India received a significant boost on on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, when the Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed […]

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2 w. ago At 88, TY Danjuma Remains A Steady Voice For Nigeria — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has described former Chief of Army Staff and elder statesman, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), as a steady national voice whose life of duty and sacrifice has shaped Nigeria’s journey through its most defining seasons. In a goodwill message personally signed by him on Tuesday to mark General Danjuma’s 88th birthday, Tinubu […]

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2 w. ago Army Suspends Retirement Of Categories Of Officers Over Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration

The Nigerian Army has indefinitely suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers, in response to the nationwide security emergency declared by President Tinubu. An internal memo dated 3 December, signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, explained that the measure is intended to […] The post Army Suspends Retirement Of Categories Of Officers Over Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PHOTOS: Army chief unveils facility to boost operational readiness

The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Wargaming Centre to enhance operational readiness and boost military training for its personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-chief-unveils-facility-to-boost-operational-readiness/

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3 w. ago Ndume to General Musa: Ensure Nigerian Army is placed on first

He said:" While I commend him on his appointment which most Nigerians have acknowledged that he deserves, he should convince his boss, the President and Commander-in-Chief on the need to put the Nigerian Army on First Line Charge.

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3 w. ago Fake News, Malicious Propaganda Affect Troops’ Morale, Undermine National Security — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned that misinformation, fake news, and malicious propaganda can affect troops’ morale, undermine operational successes, and erode public trust. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also described the media as a powerful instrument for shaping public perception, influencing attitudes and fostering national unity. The Army Chief, who was represented by […]

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