Tag: #NigerianArmy
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NIGERIAN ARMY NAMED AFRICA’S BEST COUNTER-TERRORISM FORCE FOR 2025
The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its efforts against terrorism and violent extremism across the country. The award was presented to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. He described the…
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COAS REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to promoting skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as key drivers of improved welfare for military families and national development. Represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullahi, the COAS spoke at the graduation of 192 beneficiaries of the Nigerian…
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NIGERIA ARMY GRADUATES 192 YOUTHS, EXPANDS SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME FOR MILITARY
The Nigerian Army has graduated 192 beneficiaries of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) Youth Empowerment Project, reinforcing its commitment to skills development and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said practical skills and continuous learning remain essential for self-reliance, job creation and national development.…
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COAS PLEDGES MORE MODERN AIRCRAFT, INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ARMY AVIATION
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its Aviation Command through sustained investment in modern air platforms and infrastructure to boost operations against bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking on Tuesday July 21, during the inauguration of the Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation residence and…
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NIGERIA ARMY DISOWNS FAKE SHORT SERVICE RECRUITMENT ADVERT
The Nigerian Army has warned the public against a fake advertisement circulating online, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 50/2027. The Army described the notice as false, fraudulent and unauthorised, urging prospective applicants to ignore it. In a statement, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, stressed that…
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TROOPS RECOVER 147 LIVESTOCK, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS AFTER FOILING BANDITS’ ATTACK
Troops of the Joint Task Force in Kano have foiled a bandits’ attack and recovered 147 livestock along the Yankamaye-Rimaye axis on the Kano-Katsina border. According to a statement by the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, troops acted on credible intelligence on July 15 indicating that armed bandits were moving rustled animals through the area. The…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERN OVER LOW MILITARY ENLISTMENT AMONG SOUTH-EAST YOUTHS
Concern is growing over the continued low enlistment of youths from Nigeria’s South-East into the Nigerian Army, with stakeholders calling for greater awareness and confidence-building measures to reverse the trend. The renewed appeal followed comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, during the passing-out parade of the 99 Regular Recruit Intake at…
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ARMY, ICRC STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP ON HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVILIAN PROTECTION
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights and upholding International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as part of ongoing counter-insurgency and security operations across the country. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, gave the assurance during a meeting with the Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)…
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KINGPIN AND THREE OTHER SUSPECTS ARRESTED DURING A RAID ON AN ILLEGAL MINING SITE IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERITORY.
Troops of the 176 Guards Battalion carried out the operation in Dukpa community, Gwagwalada Area Council, after acting on intelligence obtained from previous arrests linked to illegal mining activities. Authorities said the raid led them to the operational base of the suspected syndicate. According to the military, the principal suspect allegedly admitted to sponsoring the…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST INFORMANTS, INTERCEPT LOGISTICS SUPPLIES IN BORNO
Nigerian troops have recorded fresh gains in the fight against insurgency with the arrest of suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Borno State. Operation HADIN KAI said troops, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended suspects in Mafa and Gubio Local Government Areas over alleged links to terrorist activities. A suspected ISWAP…
