Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu

January 20, 2025

COAS charges troops to intensify onslaught against terrorists, criminals

The COAS, who acknowledged the challenges confronting the troops, pledged to resolve them expeditiously.

Olatubosun Oluyede
January 11, 2025

Nigerian Army redeploys top officers

Mr Nwachukwu said the army chief directed all the newly appointed senior officers to bring renewed vigour, dedication and commitment to their duties.

Nigerian Army
December 13, 2024

Chinese, Nigerian armies to collaborate on training, others

Mr Oluyede emphasised the importance and effectiveness of tailoring operations to address specific security threats.

Chinese, Nigerian armies to collaborate on training, others (Credit: NAN)
October 9, 2024

Army removes, probes brigade commander over alleged misconduct

Mr Nwachukwu stated, “We guarantee that the process will be fair, impartial, and in line with our established procedures.’’

Nigerian Army logo
August 24, 2024

COAS, top commanders to assess army operations in Akwa Ibom meeting

The army spokesperson said the meeting would measure the army’s activities in the second and third quarters.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]
July 23, 2024

Group warns against causing disaffection between military, civilians

Mr Aigbedion stated that those behind the recycling of the old video don’t wish the country well.

Nigerian Army logo
May 9, 2024

Army nabs soldier in possession of illegal ammunition, grenade 

Mr Nwachukwu added that the soldier was on a welfare pass from April 30 to May 13, when he was arrested.

Troops
May 2, 2024

COAS salutes troops’ resilience, commitment to war against terrorism

Mr Lagbaja said the troops’ resilience assisted in strengthening the nation’s territorial integrity.

Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja
April 5, 2024

Nigerian Army foils kidnap attempt in Nasarawa

A statement by army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Friday, said troops also rescued the victim and apprehended the suspect.

Police
April 3, 2024

Army seals farmland after Ikeja cantonment explosion

“We will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.’’

Ikeja Cantonment