Defence correspondents mourn Lagbaja
The Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja died in a Lagos hospital Tuesday after…
COAS reiterates army’s commitment to gender inclusivity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all its activities and operations. Lagbaja…
Army lowers Director of legal to Mother-Earth
The Nigerian Army on Thursday buried the remains of its Director, Legal Services, Maj.-Gen. Seidu Musa, who died on Sept. 23 in Abuja after a brief illness. The late General…
Protecting Nigeria’s solid mineral resources requires collaborative approach – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the complexity of protecting the nation’s solid mineral resources requires collaborative approach and robust regulatory framework to prevent illegal activities.…
COAS tasks officers on adaptation, ingenuity in tackling insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lgbaja, has challenged top military and security agencies to embrace adaptation and ingenuity in tackling the recurring security challenges confronting Nigeria. Lagbaja…
Why we must constantly review counter-insurgency operations in N/W – COAS
The Nigerian Army will continue to review its operations to be able to reinvigorate ongoing operations against non-state actors. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said this at…
Army chief tasks commanders on efficient management of security environment
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has challenged senior commanders to ensure preparedness of troops and continuously review contingency plans for efficient management of security environment. Lagbaja…
Troops, hunters foil insurgents’ attempt to vandalise power towers in Yobe State
Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to vandalise power towers in Kasesa near Damaturu. The troops achieved…
Army making significant contributions to national development — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has made significant contributions to national development and progress in several areas over the last 161 years…
Army chief hails NAOWA on supports, humanitarian activities
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended the wives of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their support to their husbands…
Nigerian army operationalises 2 Bell UH-1 helicopters
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army on Thursday, put to operation two new Bell UH-1 Helicopters to herald its aviation unit and to strengthen its counter-insurgency operations. The News Agency…
Eid-el Kabir: COAS hails troops’ gallantry, sacrifice
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and gallantry in confronting the security…
50 students benefit from maiden Gen. Attahiru education scholarship scheme
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation (GIAF), on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated an education scholarship scheme to sponsor 50 students annually in any Federal University in…
Army hands over 8 rescued students to Kogi Gov.
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army on Monday handed over eight students of Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi State, who were rescued on Sunday, to Gov. Ahmed…
Tinubu lauds military veterans for their sacrifices
By NAN President Bola Tinubu has commended members of Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers Association (RANAO) for their sacrifices and parts they played in defending the territorial integrity…