Nigerian Army

Senate to confirm Oluyede as new Chief of Army Staff, details emerge

The Senate on Wednesday screened Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede in a closed-door session, for the role of Chief of Army Staff, following his nomination by President Tinubu

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

The Federal Government has announced the deployment of more military personnel and formations to intensify efforts against the Lakurawa sect in affected states.

Senate takes action as Tinubu submits name of New Chief of Army Staff to national assembly

The Nigerian Senate has taken action as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted the name of Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army launches fresh attacks

The Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed the death of notorious terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu, with 114 other terrorists, in coordinated operations nationwide.

Tension in Abia as Nigerian army personnel reportedly clash with deadly gunmen

There is tension in Abia as soldiers clashed with some gunmen on Monday. The south-east region has been witnessing serious security crisis in the last few years.

Illegal refining sites: Nigerian army takes action on 34 of them, speaks afterwards

Nigerian Army's 6 Division has destroyed 34 illegal refining sites, arrested eleven suspected oil thieves, and seized over 80,650 litres of stolen products.

Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives reason

An expert, Vince Onyekwelu, has said the chances of Simon Njokue Ekpa's extradition to Nigeria are near impossible. Onyekwelu spoke in an interview.

BREAKING: Tinubu submits names of new chief of army staff to Senate

President Bola Tinubu has replaced the name of Lietenant General Taoreed Lagbaja as the new chief of army staff. This is as he forwarded a new details to the senate.

"How late Lagbaja instilled leadership spirit in me": ADC pays tribute

GU Bukar, aide-de-camp to the late General Taoreed Lagbaja, ex-Chief of Army Staff, has penned tribute reflecting on the significant impact Lagbaja had on his life.