Defence correspondents mourn Lagbaja
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja died in a Lagos…
Lagbaja reiterates army’s commitment to gender inclusivity
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all its activities…
Protecting Nigeria’s solid mineral resources requires collaborative approach – CDS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the complexity of protecting the nation’s solid mineral resources requires collaborative approach and robust regulatory framework to…
Nigerian army to appraise 2nd, 3rd quarters operations
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, and top commanders of the Nigerian Army will convene in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, to assess the…
Up your games, Strengthen fighting power – COAS to Commanders
By Sumaila Ogbaje Operational Commanders in the North West have been charged to up their games by promptly attending to administrative needs of their troops to strengthen moral component of…
Why we must constantly review counter-insurgency operations in N/W – COAS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army will continue to review its operations to be able to reinvigorate ongoing operations against non-state actors. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja,…
Army chief tasks commanders on efficient management of security environment
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has challenged senior commanders to ensure preparedness of troops and continuously review contingency plans for efficient management of…
Troops, hunters foil insurgents’ attempt to vandalise power towers in Yobe State
Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to vandalise power towers in Kasesa near Damaturu. The troops achieved…
Army making significant contributions to national development — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has made significant contributions to national development and progress in several areas over the last 161 years…
Army chief hails NAOWA on supports, humanitarian activities
The Chief of Army staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended the wives of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their support to their husbands and the humanitarian…
Nigerian army operationalises 2 Bell UH-1 helicopters
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Nigerian Army on Thursday, put to operation two new Bell UH-1 Helicopters to herald its aviation unit and to strengthen its counter-insurgency…
Eid-el Kabir: COAS hails troops’ gallantry, sacrifice
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and gallantry in confronting the security…
Stop attacks on our troops – Group warns
By Sumaila Ogbaje Ayudantes Empowerment Initiative (AEI), a civil society advocacy group, has called on Nigerians to stop deliberate attacks on and killing of military personnel. The Executive Director of…
50 students benefit from maiden Gen. Attahiru education scholarship scheme
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation (GIAF), on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated an education scholarship scheme to sponsor 50 students annually in any Federal University in the country.…
Army hands over 8 rescued students to Kogi Gov.
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Nigerian Army on Monday handed over eight students of Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi State, who were rescued on…