Zaria — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu (NAM), has charged 3,439 newly trained soldiers of the Nigerian Army to uphold the highest standards of loyalty, discipline, and professionalism as they formally joined the service.
576 military personnel retire from Nigerian Armed Forces
Lagos, Nigeria – A total of 576 military personnel, including 26 females, have retired from the Nigerian Armed Forces, marking the end of their decades-long service to the country.
Akiolu praises Army, describes it as pillar Nigeria’s stability
The traditional ruler of Lagos, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu I has described the Army as a central pillar of Nigeria’s stability, acknowledging the sacrifices, discipline and professionalism of its personnel.
Army moves to address troops welfare
The Nigerian Army said it has initiated a move to ensure improvement in the welfare of its personnel and also strengthen operational effeectives within the force.
Army Chief hails military for quelling insurrection in Benin Republic
Lauds Security Efforts in Lagos and Ogun The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has praised officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their rapid deployment that contributed to the restoration of democracy in the Republic of Benin, describing their response as a hallmark of professional soldiering.
Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Officers After ‘Unauthorised’ Military Plane Landing
Burkina Faso said it has released 11 Nigerian military personnel who were detained after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) transport plane, the Charlie-130 Hercules (C-130H) which made what authorities described as an unauthorised landing in the country on Monday.
Army elevates spokesperson to rank of colonel
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, during a decoration ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.
ECOWAS Troops Arrive in Benin After Failed Coup Attempt as Region Faces New Wave of Military Unrest
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed military personnel to Benin Republic following a failed attempt by a group of soldiers to seize power at the weekend, adding another chapter to a growing pattern of political instability across the region.
Navy Flags Off Annual Sea Exercise as CNS Abbas Reiterates Commitment to Maritime Security
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has flagged off the Nigerian Navy’s annual sea exercise, code-named Exercise Eru Obudu, describing it as a major strategic operation designed to boost Nigeria’s maritime defence and guarantee security across the Gulf of Guinea. Declaring the exercise open, Abbas said it represents a test of […]
NAF commends Alpha Jet pilots for safe ejection after in-flight emergency in Kainji
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commended two Alpha Jet pilots for their bravery and professional conduct after safely ejecting from their aircraft following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kainji, on Saturday.