YELWATA, BENUE STATE – June 17, 2025 — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has made a damning revelation, alleging that saboteurs within the Nigerian military may have played a role in the recent massacre at Yelwata, Benue State, where over 200 people were killed.
COAS pledges welfare boost for troops
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged improved welfare for personnel and their families stationed across various army formations in Nigeria.
Again Boko Haram fighters invade military base, kill four soldiers
In a devastating escalation of insurgent violence in Nigeria’s North East, suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the early hours of Saturday, May 3, launched a deadly assault on the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
New AOC Tactical Air Command Visits OPHK Theatre Commander, Pledges Enhanced Synergy
The Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC), Makurdi, Air Vice Marshal Patrick Obeya, on Friday, 3 May 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
COAS Charges Troops to Sacrifice for Peace, Assures Improved Welfare
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged Nigerian Army personnel to make the necessary sacrifices to maintain peace and security across the country.
Boko Haram insurgents overrun military base in Borno, injures Brigade Commander
At least three Nigerian soldiers have been killed following an attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (BHT/ISWAP) insurgents on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Wajiroko area of Borno State.
ISWAP Executes Three Nigerian Soldiers in Yobe, Releases Execution Video
Yobe, Nigeria – March 15, 2025 – The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, has released a disturbing video showing the execution of three Nigerian soldiers captured in Yobe State.
Nigerian Army Bids Farewell to Late Captain Keziah Godiya Ayuba
Samban Gida, Kaduna State – The Nigerian Army on Friday, March 14, 2025, paid its final respects to Late Captain Keziah Godiya Ayuba, who was laid to rest with full military honors in her hometown, Samban Gida, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
GOC charges operational commanders to sustain teamwork, strategic leadership
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose,, has charged operational commanders to uphold strategic leadership and foster teamwork at all times.
Sokoto: GOC tasks parents on proper upbringing of children
Brig. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, has urged parents and guardians to ensure proper upbringing of children.