Fubara Welcomes New Army Brigade to Boost Rivers Security
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has welcomed plans to establish a new Nigerian Army brigade in Ahoada, expressing hope that the formation will address security challenges and reduce tension in the area. Fubara described the initiative as a significant intervention, given the security concerns in the Ahoada axis. The governor spoke on […]
Army Appoints GOCs for New Divisions
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions. The appointments follow President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional divisions. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, […]
Yaradua Hails Army at 163, Backs Stronger Ties
By Anayo Akwitti Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yaradua, has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, officers, soldiers and veterans on the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, reaffirming the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting a modern, professional and people-centred Nigerian Army. In a statement marking the Army’s 163rd anniversary on Monday, […]
Nigerian Army to Recruit 28,000 Troops to boost Security
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has unveiled plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers in a significant expansion of its manpower aimed at strengthening the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, announced the initiative on Friday during a […]
NASS Approves ₦1.504tn Nigerian Army Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved the Nigerian Army’s ₦1.504 trillion 2026 budget, pledging to address persistent delays in fund releases that lawmaker say are weakening defence operations across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. At a joint budget defence session with Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Nigerian Army Builds Ebonyi Training Depot to Boost Security, Recruitment
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has commenced the building of a new training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the project approved by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at strengthening national security […]
Army Boosts North-East Operations as Artillery Commander Visits OPHK
By Zainab Bakare The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John Adeyemo, has conducted an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). He also reaffirm the Nigerian Army’s commitment to defeating terrorism and stabilising the region. According to a statement by the Media Information […]
Army Chief Vows to Defend Nigeria, Tackle Security Threats in 2026
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Waidi Shaibu has reaffirmed the Army’s determination to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and decisively tackle emerging security threats in 2026. In a Christmas and New Year message, Lieutenant General Shaibu said the military remains focused on strengthening its capacity to respond to security challenges across […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup in Benin Republic
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in helping to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Benin following an early morning coup attempt on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu […]
COAS Reshuffles Senior Officers, Appoints Key Commanders
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to strategic command, staff, and instructional positions across formations, units, and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. The appointments, according to a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia […]