Tag: Faruk Yahaya

The Nigerian Army says the ISWAP terrorists were eliminated in a recent counter offensive in Askira Uba Local Government Area ...

''...a gallant senior officer, Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice having successfully defended the civilians in the ...

The pulling out parade was among activities at the ongoing Infantry Corps annual leadership lectures and biennial reunion, at the ...

The House of Representatives Committee on Army says poor accommodation is killing the morale of the personnel of the force.

The Nigerian Army says the envelope budgeting system leads to the reduction of its annual appropriation by the Ministry of ...

The Senate Committee on Army says the probe will enable it to properly make budgetary allocation for the force in ...

Mr Yahaya launched: “Golden Dawn” for the South-east; “Still Water” for the coastal areas and “Enduring Peace” for some states ...

Mr Yahaya says the army under his command would remain resolute and continue to chart progressive paths towards tackling the ...

The army denies plans to release some of the terrorists who recently surrendered.

Governor Masari says 10 local government areas in Katsina have been under repeated attacks from bandits who kill, rape, injure ...

Mr Yahaya said that the gesture was to honour Mr Attahiru for his contributions and sacrifice towards uplifting the Nigerian ...

The COAS said that he would promote merit, applaud gallantry, competence, diligence, dedicated service, celebrate excellence and honour “our heroes”.

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 ...

The COAS saluted the courage, patriotism, loyalty and commitment of Nigerian Army troops in defense of the nation.

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

The confirmation was sequel to the adoption of a report presented by Aliyu Wamakko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ...

Mr Yahaya assured the wounded soldiers of proper medical care.

The shakeup came about two weeks after Faruk Yahaya, a major general, was appointed the chief of army staff by ...

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

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

President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Faruk Yahaya as chief of army staff on Thursday to replace Ibrahim Attahiru, who died last ...

Usman Mohammed takes over from Faruk Yahaya, who has been redeployed to Operation Lafiya Dole as new Theatre Commander.