Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

June 8, 2025

Tackle security challenges threatening Nigeria’s peace, army chief tells troops

The COAS decried that many of the troops were carrying the marks of courage and bravery through battle scars and deformities.

Eid-al-Adha lunch with troops
May 23, 2025

Crush terrorists without mercy, army chief tells soldiers

“Thus, I charge each and every officer and soldier to spare no quarter in running these terrorists and criminals to the ground,” the army chief said.

Army chief Olufemi Oluyede
December 26, 2024

Army chief fetes troops, charges them to stay focused

The COAS charged the troops to stay focused and end all forms of insecurity in the South-East and Cross River State.

Olatubosun Oluyede
December 7, 2024

Army chief Oluyede pledges renewed commitment to tackle insecurity in north

Mr Oluyede said the army was reviewing its strategies and intensifying efforts to ensure an effective response to security threats nationwide.

Olatubosun Oluyede
November 7, 2024

Delta assembly suspends member for ‘gross misconduct’

“The member representing Okwuani constituency, Edafe Chukudi, is hereby suspended for 14 legislative days for gross misconduct,” the speaker said.

Delta House of Assembly
September 6, 2024

COAS urges officers, soldiers to utilise army facilities

He said the facilities would also foster a stronger sense of discipline and unity in the Nigeria Army.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]
June 16, 2024

Army chief Lagbaja hails troops’ gallantry, sacrifice in combatting terrorism

Mr Lagbaja said the troops had displayed unalloyed loyalty, extraordinary courage and faith in the nation by emerging victorious in the face of grave danger.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]
March 2, 2024

COAS inaugurates computer laboratory in Kano school

Mr Lagbaja said the project was part of an effort to encourage the learning of ICT at the secondary school level.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]
January 28, 2024

GOC calls for increased effort in tackling insecurity

He also thanked Gov. Uba Sani for his support to the division towards ensuring a secured environment.

Troops
January 1, 2024

Allowing Nigerians to carry arms, defend themselves against bandits, killer herdsmen will lead to anarchy: Army

He urged the state’s residents to provide the military with adequate information about incidents.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]