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COAS Urges Soldiers To Build Mental Resilience, Strong Character

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:56:04 +0000

COAS Urges Soldiers To Build Mental Resilience, Strong Character The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigerian Army personnel to develop mental resilience, ethical discipline and strong character to effectively confront contemporary security threats. Shaibu made the call on Wednesday at a sensitisation seminar on Warrior Ethos, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder […]

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COAS Appoints GOCs For 4 New Army Divisions

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:13 +0000

COAS Appoints GOCs For 4 New Army Divisions The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions, following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the establishment of four additional Divisions. A statement by Col Appolonia […]

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Misinformation Now Security Threat – COAS

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:28:09 +0000

Misinformation Now Security Threat – COAS The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says misinformation and hostile propaganda have become major security threats, underscoring the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Shaibu said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public […]

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Insecurity: COAS Deploys Special Forces To Plateau

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:50:03 +0000

Insecurity: COAS Deploys Special Forces To Plateau The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion of special forces to Plateau State. The troops, already in the state, are tasked to aggressively and decisively address the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks. […]

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Send Terrorists Back To Their Maker- COAS Charges Troops

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:35:57 +0000

Send Terrorists Back To Their Maker- COAS Charges Troops The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has paid a visit to troops on the frontline in Sokoto to celebrate Christmas with them, during which he urged them to keep up their efforts and ensure terrorists are sent to “their maker.” “We can […]

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COAS Urges Soldiers To Flush Out Criminals In South West

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:12:28 +0000

COAS Urges Soldiers To Flush Out Criminals In South West The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the 2 Division Area of Responsibility to intensify offensive operations and decisively flush out all criminal elements operating within the region. The directive was issued on Monday, during Shaibu’s maiden operational […]

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COAS Promises Better Welfare For Soldiers

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:53:41 +0000

COAS Promises Better Welfare For Soldiers The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has said the various challenges facing soldiers would be addressed squarely. He said with the support of the President Bola Tinubu’s led Federal Government concerted efforts are on to make life better for the soldiers and their families. Oluyede […]

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Insecurity: COAS In Benue For Emergency Talks

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:56:42 +0000

Insecurity: COAS In Benue For Emergency Talks The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oloyede has temporarily relocated to Benue to tackle the ongoing security challenges in the state. The Chief of Army staff, who arrived at the Government House, Makurdi at about 1:35 pm went straight into a closed-door meeting with Gov. […]

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COAS Urges Soldiers To Curb Oil Theft, Boost Production

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:50:14 +0000

COAS Urges Soldiers To Curb Oil Theft, Boost Production The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has declared that oil production must continue to rise at all costs. He stated that the only way to improve the nation’s economy was to ensure a sustained increase in oil production. Oluyede said this during […]

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Oluyede Assumes Office As 24th COAS

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:29:24 +0000

Oluyede Assumes Office As 24th COAS The Nigerian Army on Monday performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in an acting capacity following the death […]

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