30 h. 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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32 h. 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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52 h. ago COAS Shaibu decorates acting Army spokesperson with colonel rank

COAS recognised her dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army...

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59 h. 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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6 d. ago India’s new High Commissioner presents credentials to Tinubu

India’s new High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, presents his credentials to President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming commitment to the strategic partne Read More: https://punchng.com/indias-new-high-commissioner-presents-credentials-to-tinubu/

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8 d. ago Matawalle Drives ‘Sweeping Reforms’ Across Nigeria’s Defence System — Aide

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a series of strategic reforms and international engagements. In a statement on Wednesday, the Minister’s media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, said the minister’s initiatives have strengthened the country’s defence posture and advanced collaborations with global security partners. He said Matawalle represented […]

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9 d. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”. He said this when he was received by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa […]

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2 w. ago Army Chief charges troops to intensify operational efforts amid rising insecurity

Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged officers and soldiers of the 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, to read more Army Chief charges troops to intensify operational efforts amid rising insecurity

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2 w. ago India Announces ‘Yammarita’ & Expansion of Filmic Collaboration with Nigeria

India has announced a new film project in Nigeria titled Yamarita. The High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Mr Abishek Singh, made this known at the second edition of the Nigeria India Film Festival held recently in Abuja. Aimed at promoting Indian culture in Nigeria through film, Yamarita borrows its name from a popular Nigerian […]

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3 w. ago Renewed Attacks: COAS Charges Troops To Sustain Vigilance, Aggressive Posture

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) to sustain vigilance, avoid complacency, and maintain aggressive posture in ongoing operations against terrorists in the North-East. General Shaibu gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East Operation HADIN KAI (JTF […]

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3 w. ago COAS orders intensified operations to rescue abducted Kebbi schoolgirls

Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to ramp up efforts toward read more COAS orders intensified operations to rescue abducted Kebbi schoolgirls

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3 w. ago Army Chief Orders Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Kebbi Schoolgirls

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yanma to effectively rescue the 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The COAS gave the directive on Monday, 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the […]

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3 w. ago COAS Lands In Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted School Girls

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in securing the release of students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State. The directive was issued today, Monday 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the […] The post COAS Lands In Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted School Girls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NGO Sues OSGF Over Alleged Refusal To Release Matawalle’s Academic Records

The Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has been dragged before a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged failure to release the academic records of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The Registered Trustees of Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, in a suit marked FHC/ABM/C’S/ […]

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4 w. ago India, Nigeria deepen cultural ties through film, creative exchange

Abhishek Singh, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria has reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening cultural collaboration with Nigeria through film, read more India, Nigeria deepen cultural ties through film, creative exchange

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