Saturday, July 4, 2026

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede

May 22, 2026

Physical fitness crucial to troops fighting bandits, terrorists: Defence Chief

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has restated the critical role of physical fitness in enhancing combat readiness and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Second Quarter 2026 Armed Forces Route March
May 7, 2026

Defence chief tasks troops on offensive against terrorists in Southern Kaduna

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops of the 2 National Mission Force Brigade to intensify offensive operations against terrorists.

Olufemi Oluyede
April 21, 2026

Defence chief calls for strategic shift in Nigeria’s peacekeeping engagements

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria’s peacekeeping engagements to ensure they deliver tangible national benefits beyond troop contributions.

Olufemi Oluyede
February 26, 2026

Kwara residents protest killings, kidnappings, accuse Abdulrazaq’s govt of negligence

Several communities in the Kwara North have come under consistent terrorist attacks in recent times.

Protest in Kwara
February 13, 2026

Defence chief tells Delta Safe troops to be professional

“Our operations must be guided by professionalism, discipline and integrity. The assets you protect are central to national stability and economic growth,” Mr Oluyede said.

Olufemi Oluyede
January 13, 2026

Defence chief unveils plans to boost pay, welfare of military personnel

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has assured officers and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria that concrete steps are underway to enhance their salaries and overall welfare.

December 19, 2025

Abuja: Defence chief Oluyede assures NIPSS of improved collaboration

Mr Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday when the director-general of NIPSS, Ayo Omotayo, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

Oluyede
December 8, 2025

Foiled Coup: Nigerian soldiers on ground in Benin Republic, says defence chief Oluyede

Mr Oluyede said, “Ours is to comply with the order of the commander-in-chief of our armed forces, President Tinubu.”

President Patrice Talon & President Bola Tinubu