The Chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 82 Division Chapter, Mrs Hilda Ijeoma Fadairo, has said that the cultural performances presented during the Combined Cultural, Speech and Prize-Giving Day of NAOWA Group of Schools, Enugu, reflect Nigeria’s national values and should be seen as a tool for unity and character development […]
82 Division hosts Enugu pupils on educational excursion to promote civil-military relations
The Nigerian Army in Enugu has hosted pupils and staff of Zaneivy School, Enugu, on an educational excursion aimed at strengthening civil-military relations, enhancing public understanding of the Army’s roles and inspiring young Nigerians to consider careers in the Armed Forces.
Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army creates 4 new divisions to boost national security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions in a major restructuring aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the military’s response to emerging threats nationwide.
Army chief reaffirms strategic role of logistics in military operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that robust logistics training and efficient sustainment capabilities are indispensable to operational success, declaring that no military operation can achieve decisive results without well-trained logistics personnel capable of providing timely, coordinated and sustainable support.
How we rescued Oyo schoolchildren, teachers-GOC
By Ioannes Paulus IBADAN – The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, has revealed that the rescue of abducted pupils, teachers and the school principal from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was the culmination of a 56-day intelligence-driven military operation involving multiple security agencies and local […]
GOC warns troops against harassment, extortion, misconduct
ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, has warned troops deployed at its Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Imeko, Ogun State, against harassment, extortion and all forms of misconduct, stressing that indiscipline and actions capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Army would […]
How joint military operation got Oyo schoolchildren from Ansaru terrorists grip
Nigerian security agencies have successfully rescued schoolchildren and their teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State following a weeks-long intelligence-led joint military operation that combined ground offensives, aerial surveillance, and coordinated intelligence gathering.
Army, NEMA Strengthen Ties Ahead of Flood Season, as 33 States Face High Risk
Abuja — The Nigerian Army and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have renewed their partnership on disaster preparedness and emergency response, as forecasts warn of severe flooding in 33 states this rainy season.
Defence Minister, 16 African Army Chiefs Tour Nigerian Army’s Indigenous Military Technology Exhibition
PORT HARCOURT – The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), and 16 Army Chiefs from Africa countries have toured the Nigerian Army’s Research and Development (R&D) Exhibition as part of the grand finale of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026), reaffirming the growing importance of indigenous military technology in addressing contemporary […]
81 Division Holds Special Juma’at Prayer, Reaffirms Commitment to National Service
By Philip Nwosu The Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army has reaffirmed the force’s commitment to national service, professionalism and the defence of the country’s sovereignty as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026.