Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Gen Yahaya as new COAS
June 1, 2021 President Muhammadu has written the Senate seeking its confirmation of Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Buhari’s request is contained in a letter to…
New COAS Maj-Gen Yahaya Assumes Office As 22nd COAS
May 28, 2021 The newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff Major General Farouk Yahaya has officially resumed duties as the 22nd Chief of Army Staff. He began his resumption by inspecting…
Buhari appoints Major-General Yahaya as new COAS
May 27, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Major-General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. This is according to a statement signed and released on Thursday by…
Buratai mourns Attahiru, says he was ‘at the verge of making the Nation proud’
May 23, 2021 He was at the verge of making the nation proud in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when this tragedy occurred. I do not doubt his ability as…
AIB To Begin Investigation As Military Takes Over NAF Plane Crash Site
May 22, 2021 Soldiers have cordoned off the site where the Nigerian Airforce plane crashed on Friday evening at the Kaduna International Airport. The plane which was carrying the Chief…
Late COAS, others for burial today – Army
May 22, 2021 The Burial proceedings for the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 6 other senior officers has been slated for Saturday in Abuja. The…
Troops thwart attempted infiltration of Borno towns by terrorists
May 3, 2021 The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully thwarted Boko Haram Terrorist’s attempt to infiltrate into Rann Town in Kala Balge Local Government…
We’ll soon receive combat enablers to enhance, boost our operations – COAS assures officers
The Nigerian Army is facing logistics constraints affecting its operations across the country, said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru. He stated this on Monday in…
Arms Purchase: Reps Summon CBN Governor, Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, have been summoned to appear before an ad-hoc committee…
COAS begins one-week operational visit to Borno, says end of insurgency in sight
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who is on a one-week operational visit to Borno, said his visit was to enhance the ongoing fight against insurgency…