CDS charges military commanders to end insecurity
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged top officers and commanders of the Armed Forces to continue to cooperate to ensure an end to all forms of insecurity across the country.
FG names an acting Chief of Army Staff
Abuja, Nigeria – October 25, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff, following the temporary absence of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently receiving medical treatment abroad.
No inch of military training area in Niger ceded to terrorists – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters had dismissed the claim by the Niger House of Assembly that the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kotangora has been taken over by bandits/terrorists.
Military confirms soldier’s killing by colleague in Katsina
The Defence Headquarters says a Naval personnel deployed at FOB Dansadua for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in questionable circumstances opened fire sporadically and killed a colleague.
Outgoing Western Naval Command FOC Calls for Sustained Fight Against Maritime Crime
Rear Admiral Bala Hassan, the outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command, has called on Nigerian Navy personnel to maintain a proactive stance against piracy and other maritime crimes to secure Nigeria’s waterways.
GOC inaugurates ultra-modern specialist lab, research centre
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, has inaugurated an ultra-modern laboratory and research centre in 82 Division.
Nigerian Navy Faces Significant Operational Challenges, Says Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has described the Nigerian Navy as one of the most challenging branches of the armed forces, due to its extensive offshore activities and the vast resources needed for its operations.
Insecurity: NAF Commander seeks synergy with TRADOC
The 013, Quick Response Force (QRF), Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Minna, has advocated enhanced synergy with the Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) in the fight against banditry.
Army pulls out 15 retired Artillery Corps Generals
The Nigerian Army on Saturday pulled out 15 Generals of the Artillery Corps who retired from active military service.
Concerns mount over Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja’s health
Concerns are growing within Nigeria’s military leadership regarding the whereabouts of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, sources revealed to militarynewsng.com.