Army deploys special forces to Plateau; liaison director, stakeholders commend move
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of Special Forces to Plateau State in a bid to address persistent security challenges in parts of the state, particularly Wase Local Government Area.
Army will not “Dance With Criminals”, says Theatre Commander Warrah
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Theatre Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Idris Warrah, has vowed to intensify military operations against bandits across the North West, declaring that the Nigerian Army will leave no hiding place for criminals. Addressing troops undergoing intensive training at the 8 Division Headquarters […]
Army conducts 4-day skills training for spouses of personnel in Abuja
The 176 Guards Battalion of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, has concluded a four-day Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Programme for spouses of personnel at General O.A. Azazi Barracks, Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Army, Police rescue passenger after night attack on Benin–Sapele road
Soldiers and police officers responding to a distress call on Wednesday night rescued a passenger who had gone missing after an attack on two commercial buses along the Benin–Sapele Expressway near Obayantor 2 community in Edo State.
Army denies allegations of financial exploitation at 90 battalion, says claims are blackmail
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations circulating on social media suggesting internal power tussles, welfare neglect, and financial exploitation of soldiers at 90 Battalion, Koko, in Delta State. The Army described the claims as unfounded and a deliberate attempt at institutional blackmail. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, […]
Borno Ambush: Brigade Commander led troops back to base – Army
She said the troops fought through the ambush with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray.
Anambra election: Army rescued NYSC, INEC officials held hostage in Awka — 82 Division
The Nigerian Army has debunked a viral video alleging military involvement in electoral malpractice in Anambra State, clarifying that soldiers were deployed solely to rescue NYSC and INEC officials held hostage by suspected political thugs during Saturday’s governorship election.
Battlefield realities drove Army Signals transformation — Maj. Gen Ugbo
The Nigerian Army’s communications backbone in theatres of operation has undergone one of its most sweeping upgrades in years, following a comprehensive overhaul of its training manuals, digital systems and operational infrastructure to align with modern telecommunications and contemporary warfare demands.
Anambra: Don’t militarise, weaponise, or scare voters — Intersociety warns police, army
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has cautioned the police and the Army against militarising the Anambra governorship election or issuing threats capable of scaring voters ahead of Saturday’s poll.
Major shake-up in Army
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the postings and appointments of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army.
Full List: Army chief redeploys top commanders, approves fresh appointments
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army.
