The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated that realistic, mission-oriented training remains critical to achieving superior operational outcomes across all theatres of operation.
Troops neutralise 25 terrorists, rescue hostages across theatres -Army
Abuja, Jan. 5, 2026 (NAN) Troops of the Nigerian Army have sustained offensive operations across multiple theatres, neutralising at least 25 terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and recovering arms and ammunition in the last 24 hours.
Nigeria troops in Benin celebrate Christmas with Army Chief
Nigeria troops stationed in Cotonou, Benin Republic hve been hosted a Christmas luncheon by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu under Operation ATILEYIN ALAAFIA. which was primarily to restore democracy in that country
CDS, COAS Host Christmas Luncheon for Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Sokoto
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, alongside the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, have hosted frontline troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to a special Christmas luncheon at Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State.
OPDS Commander Visits 34 Artillery Brigade to Strengthen Inter-Service Operations
The Headquarters of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Imo State, on Tuesday, December 24, 2025, hosted the Commander of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Rear Admiral OBF Oladipo, on an operational visit aimed at strengthening inter-service cooperation and enhancing operational synergy.
Nigerian Army Chief Tasks Troops to Sustain Offensive Against Criminals
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division to step up offensive operations and ensure the complete elimination of criminal elements within their Area of Responsibility.
Ex-Army Cyber Chief Urges Africa to Expand Digital Intelligence to Counter Terrorism
Retired Major General Abubakar Adamu, Nigeria’s first Commander of the Army Cyber Warfare Command, has called on African countries to expand their digital intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to confront increasingly sophisticated terrorist threats across the continent.
Guards Brigade Leads Aso Rock Ascent to Boost Fitness, Civil-Military Relations
As part of its end-of-year physical fitness and civil-military engagement activities, troops of the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, successfully carried out an ascent of Aso Rock in Abuja.
Nigerian Army Boosts Troop Welfare as COAS Commissions AHOOAS Estate in Ibadan
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned a 60-unit Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) Housing Estate and a Post Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) Shopping Complex at Akopo, Ibadan, in furtherance of efforts to improve the welfare and post-service security of Nigerian Army personnel.
Army to restructure training, strengthens capability in 2026 — COAS
Moves towards intelligence upgrade, enhancement of troops welfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled plans for sweeping reforms in the Nigerian Army’s training, operational and welfare systems, aimed at positioning the force to better respond to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.