Tag: Chief of Army Staff

The army says the terrorists made attempt to access the camp in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State but ...

An air force aircraft conveying Mr Attahiru and other senior officers of the army crashed around Kaduna airport.

Ibrahim Babangida was Nigeria's military president between 1985 and 1993.

The terrorists that surrendered were those who hitherto hibernated around the fringes of Sambisa forest, their stronghold.

The minister said the new Chief of Army Staff has been given the mandate to end banditry, kidnapping and insurgency ...

The official said the troops also intercepted supplies meant for the terrorists during the operation.

In one of such encounters, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle and one Baufeng communication radio set abandoned by the ...

Notable amongst the new appointees is B.O. Sawyer, a major general, who becomes the new Director Defence Information.

The appointment of the new commanders comes few weeks after the redeployment of some senior officers

Mr Yahaya was appointed as army chief by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 27.

Shehu of Borno says the fear of Boko Haram is preventing people from returning to liberated communities

Four insurgents, drawn from the defunct Boko Haram and ISWAP sects, in the clip, were seen pledging their loyalty to ...

Mr Musa was handed over the mantle of leadership at a ceremony by the Acting Theatre Commander, Felix Omoigui, a ...

Onyema Nwachukwu takes over from Mohammed Yerima, who was appointed in February.

The Nigerian Constitution states that major appointments and other privileges should be shared in such a way that it reflects ...

The feat came barely a week after at least seven soldiers were killed by an improvised device planted by Boko ...

The incident occurred on Monday while the soldiers were returning from Marti, a town in Borno State to Maiduguri, the ...

Faruk Yahaya was appointed the chief of army staff last Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Until his appointment, the new army chief was the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, the counter-insurgency operation in the ...

"...the raid was conducted on Saturday, following a sting operation..."

The Nigeria Army restates its commitment to tackling numerous security challenges in various parts of the country.

“Even policemen and their stations are being deliberately attacked with impunity."

Mr Buhari says security has become a major concern at global, regional and national levels.

The two leaders are expected to deliberate on bilateral issues meant to benefit and enhance the economies of both countries.

Air mishaps involving the Nigerian military have now become so regular, and so unbelievable. The latest occurred on Friday, May ...