Nigeria Army – City Business News

December 9, 2025 No Responses

COAS Decorates Army Spokesperson, Appolonia Anele With New Rank

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday decorated the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, with the rank of Colonel, recognising her steadfast dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army.At the brief ceremony...

December 4, 2025 No Responses

COAS Unveils NAPL Corporate Headquarters

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 4 December 2025, unveiled the newly completed Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) Corporate Headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja, reaffirming his commitment to robust administration, e...

December 3, 2025 No Responses

FRSC, Nigerian Army Deepen Collaboration At 2025 Media Workshop

Public Education Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are participating in the 2025 Media Workshop organized by the Directorate of Army Public Relations and the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI). The workshop, themed...

October 30, 2025 No Responses

COAS Appoints Senior Officers To Strategic Positions

In a decisive move to reinvigorate leadership, strengthen command structures, and enhance operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of several senior officers to strateg...

April 29, 2025 No Responses

COAS Tasks Officers On Workable Ideas For Tackling Emerging Security Threats

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has charged officers of the Nigerian Army (NA) to demonstrate purposeful leadership, resilience and unwavering commitment to mission objectives. The COAS gave the charge to participants of the ...

April 29, 2025 No Responses

Maj-Gen Abubakar Takes Over Northeast Operation Hadin kai

Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar has taken over as the 15th Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), succeeding Major General Waidi Shaibu.The handover ceremony took place at the Headquarters Theatre Command in Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, on Mond...

April 23, 2025 No Responses

Maj Gen Nwachukwu Bows Out As Lt Col Anele Assumes Army PR Command

In a brief but symbolic ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Onyechi Appolonia Anele has assumed command as the pioneer female Director of Army Public Relations (D APR) in acting capacity, marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian Army’s efforts to promote...

April 17, 2025 No Responses

Nigerian Army Appoints First Female Acting Director, Army Public Relations

In a historic move, the Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the first female officer to hold the position. Lt Col Anele, a member of Direct Regular Course 15...

April 9, 2025 No Responses

EFCC, Army, NIS Join Forces Against Terrorist Financing

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has renewed its collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service to combat terrorist financing in the South-East.This rapprochement came on Tuesday, March 8, 2025, when the EFCC’s Ac...

March 30, 2025 No Responses

TCIPC Customs, NNS Beecroft Reaffirm Commitment To National Security, Trade Facilitation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command (TCIPC), and the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS), Beecroft, have renewed their commitment to securing Nigeria’s maritime borders and facilitating smooth trade operations.This was highlighted during a vis...

January 22, 2025 No Responses

GOC Commends Troops For Contributions To Increased Oil Production

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Jamal Abdussalam, has praised the efforts of his troops for significantly boosting oil production in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) over the past year.VIn his farewell address....

January 21, 2025 No Responses

COAS Lauds 402 Special Forces, Seeks Sustained Efforts Against Insurgency

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has applauded the remarkable efforts of the 402 Special Forces (SF) Brigade in safeguarding the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail corridor.The commendation came during his operational visit to the Br...

January 10, 2025 No Responses

COAS Inaugurates PHDL’S New HQ

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Inaugurated the state-of-the-art Corporate Headquarters of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) in a grand ceremony in Asokoro, Abuja.This event marked...

January 5, 2025 No Responses

Nigerian Army Decorates First Female Infantry Corps Warrant Officer

In a historic milestone, the Nigerian Army Women Command celebrated the promotion of Army Warrant Officer, Hajara Egbunu on Friday, January 3, 2025. Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, decorated Egbunu with her new r...