Tag: #NADCEL2026
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COAS UNVEILS CENOTAPH TO HONOUR 11 CADETS KILLED IN 1990 TRAINING TRAGEDY
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled a cenotaph in memory of 11 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) naval cadets who lost their lives in a boat accident during a military training exercise in Onne, Rivers State, in 1990. Speaking during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS),…
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY REASSURES CITIZENS OF READINESS TO TACKLE INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment and capacity to overcome the country’s security challenges, urging citizens to continue supporting ongoing military operations nationwide. The assurance was given by the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, after leading officers and soldiers on a 10-kilometre route march in Benin as part of…
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY URGES STUDENTS TO SHUN CRIME, EMBRACE EDUCATION AND PATRIOTISM
The Nigerian Army has called on students across the country to reject crime, drug abuse and other social vices while embracing education, discipline and patriotism as vital tools for building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria. The appeal was made during a public speaking engagement on Friday July 3 at Government Day Secondary School, Rigachikun,…
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ARMY@163: COAS URGES TROOPS TO REMAIN STEADFAST, COMMITTED TO NATIONAL SERVICE
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged soldiers to remain steadfast in their commitment to defending Nigeria. He made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian army family during the Juma’at prayers held on Friday June 26 as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL)…
