Tag: Nigeria Army

COAS Tasks Officers On Workable Ideas For Tackling Emerging Security Threats
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 Combat Arms...
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Maj-Gen Abubakar Takes Over Northeast Operation Hadin kai
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...
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Maj Gen Nwachukwu Bows Out As Lt Col Anele Assumes Army PR Command
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...
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Nigerian Army Appoints First Female Acting Director, Army Public Relations
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...
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EFCC, Army, NIS Join Forces Against Terrorist Financing
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...
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TCIPC Customs, NNS Beecroft Reaffirm Commitment To National Security, Trade Facilitation
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...
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GOC Commends Troops For Contributions To Increased Oil Production
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....
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COAS Lauds 402 Special Forces, Seeks Sustained Efforts Against Insurgency
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...
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COAS Inaugurates PHDL’S New HQ
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...
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Nigerian Army Decorates First Female Infantry Corps Warrant Officer
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...
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COAS Celebrates Christmas With Troops
December 26, 2024 No Responses

COAS Celebrates Christmas With Troops

As part of the 2024 Christmas celebrations, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, joined frontline troops of the 3 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) and Operation SAFE HAVEN for a festive luncheon on December 25, 2024.The event...
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Nigeria Army Decorates 35 Senior Officers With New Ranks
December 24, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Army Decorates 35 Senior Officers With New Ranks

The Nigerian Army held an investiture ceremony on Monday, December 23, 2024, to decorate 35 newly promoted Major Generals at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess 1 in Asokoro, Abuja.The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, who was....
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Tinubu Seeks Oluyede’s Confirmation As COAS
November 23, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Seeks Oluyede’s Confirmation As COAS

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede’s confirmation as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).  Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu’s move is in line with the laws of the country. “President...
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Acting COAS Embarks On Operational Tour To Sokoto
November 11, 2024 No Responses

Acting COAS Embarks On Operational Tour To Sokoto

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff has begun his maiden operational tour to Sokoto State, specifically visiting the 8 Division Area of Responsibility.A statement explained that on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Lt Gen Oluyede arrive...
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