President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to France to step up assistance to Nigeria in tackling the escalating wave of violence in the country’s northern regions, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
Tinubu reverses special promotion of ADC following military concerns
President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the special promotion of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, to the rank of Brigadier General, following concerns raised within the Nigerian Army over morale, procedure and promotion standards.
FG re-affirms support for Nigerian Army at COAS annual conference 2025
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Army through improved training, modern equipment and enhanced operational capacity, as it formally opened the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2025.
Discontentment over promotion of Tinubu’s ADC to a one star general
Discontentment is spreading through th Nigerian Army following a decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unilaterally promote is aide-de-camp, Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf to the rank of Brigadier General (One star general) within a two years period of his presidency.
COAS Charges New Recruits to Uphold Discipline, Loyalty at Passing-Out Parade
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.
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.
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.
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 […]