President Bola Tinubu has described the Nigerian Army as a formidable force whose legacy of courage and professionalism continues to promote peace, stability and security in Nigeria, Africa and beyond. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the commendation at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 in Port Harcourt,…
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated renovated schools, a town hall and solar-powered boreholes in Rivers, as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele. Anele said that the projects were inaugurated by…
The Nigerian Army has arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators in Zamfara State during a stop-and-search operation conducted by troops of the 1 Brigade at a military checkpoint in Gusau Local Government Area. The suspects were detained late on 26 June at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jangeme checkpoint after soldiers observed what was described as…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain committed to professionalism, sacrifice and patriotism in the service of the nation. Shaibu made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian Army family during the Jnterdenominational Church Service held as part of activities…
The Nigerian Army says it has three suspected drug dealers in its custody in Benue, pursuant to its mandate to curb criminal activities, including drug trafficking and cultism, in the state. The Commanding Officer, 72 Special Forces Battalion Makurdi, Lt.-Col. Sunday Agwom, said the army was working in collaboration with other relevant security and law…
The Commander, Army Central Ammunition Depot Agunu (ACADA), Brig.-Gen. Ernest Ineme, says warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) remain the backbone of every professional army. Ineme stated this on Monday, at the opening of the Guards Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2026 in Keffi, Nasarawa State. He said the category of…
The Nigerian Army has completed its second Chief of Army Staff (COAS) welfare flight for May, facilitating the movement of 341 personnel serving in the North East theatre of operations. An operational report released on Sunday stated that the exercise was carried out on Saturday with the support of a chartered ValueJet aircraft. According to…
The Nigerian Army has stepped up security operations following the killing of a key terrorist figure, Kachalla Auwalu, during a clash between rival factions in Kaduna State. The confrontation, which took place in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, is believed to have involved groups linked to the Dogo Gide network. Reports indicate that no fewer…
A new academic initiative at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna is helping to instil discipline, improve study habits and promote a culture of excellence among children in the barracks. Led by the Barracks Health Committee, the programme combines education with broader goals of hygiene and community wellbeing. According to the hospital’s chaplain,…
Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase has called on newly promoted officers of the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, to contribute meaningfully to ongoing security operations within their areas of responsibility. He said the Division remained committed to maintaining security and stability, stressing the need for officers to demonstrate professionalism in command roles. The officers decorated at the ceremony…
