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.
Troops Rescue Six Abducted Civilians in Borno, Reunite Them with Families
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another operational breakthrough with the rescue of six abducted civilians in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Army Chief Seeks Deeper Partnership with King’s College London on Security, Research
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with global institutions, including King’s College London, to enhance national security.
NAOWA Launches Maiden Quarterly Sports Event to Promote Women’s Health
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) on Saturday inaugurated its maiden quarterly sports event, aimed at promoting physical fitness, unity, and overall wellbeing among members and the military community.
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover arms in Plateau operations
Jos, Plateau State – Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, operating under the mandate of Operation WUTAN DAJI, have neutralised suspected terrorists and dismantled criminal hideouts during coordinated clearance operations in parts of Plateau State.
Army Chief visits Jos, assesses security situation in Plateau
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday led top security officials on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in Plateau State.
Nigeria, France strengthen defence cooperation to tackle insecurity
In a renewed push to enhance Nigeria’s security architecture through strategic international partnerships, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday held high-level discussions with the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
TRADOC Commander tasks Army promotion examination panel to uphold integrity
The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Peter Malla, has warned members of the Examination Panel for the Year 2026 Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE) to shun any act capable of undermining the credibility of the exercise.
Dozens of Militants Surrender Arms Under Cross River Amnesty Programme
No fewer than 80 militants have voluntarily surrendered to the Nigerian Army under the Cross River State Government’s amnesty programme in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state.
Army Denies Claims of Rising Pipeline Vandalism After COAS Visit to Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted a report alleging that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised alarm over rising cases of pipeline vandalism during his recent visit to the Niger Delta.