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 […]
Major General Waidi Shaibu Takes Over as Nigeria’s 25th Chief of Army Staff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has confirmed a seamless leadership transition as Major General Waidi Shaibu officially assumed office as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at a colourful ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The event marked the formal handover of command from the outgoing COAS and newly appointed Chief of […]
Fake News, Deepfakes Undermining National Security- Chief of Army Staff
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to combat the rising threat of fake news, manipulated images, and deepfakes, which he described as serious dangers to national security and public trust. Oluyede, represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare […]
Army Boss Pledges Enhanced Security Across Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to intensify military operations aimed at bolstering security in Katsina State and across Nigeria. He made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Acting Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Jobe, at the Government House in Katsina. According to a […]