Army recruitment is call to defend Nigeria, not employment opportunity – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says recruitment into the Nigerian Army should not be perceived as employment opportunity but a call to defend Nigeria. Yahaya…
Budget Defence: CoAS seeks passage of Armed forces Trust fund bill
Nov. 1, 2022 Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Army Staff has urged the National Assembly to pass the Armed forces of Nigeria trust fund bill before the end…
Army to engage services of retired personnel in tackling insecurity – COAS
June 29, 2022 The Nigerian Army will continue to engage the services of its retired personnel in tackling insecurity in the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk…
Army accuses media of giving ethnic, religious coloration to army activities
June 29, 2022 …Dismisses report of disquiet among troops over poor working condition, others The Nigerian Army has dismissed an online report on purported disquiet among its personnel over unpaid…
Insecurity: 5,800 Army new recruits a clear message to terrorists, others – COAS
June. 11, 2022 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Faruk Yahaya, has said the 5,800 recruited soldiers would be posted at various theatre operations to tame persistent insecurity bedeviling…
COAS urges troops to increase operations against oil thieves, illegal bunkering
March 10, 2022 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has charged troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army to eradicate oil theft and pipeline vandalism in their Area…
Recruitment: Army screens 3,800 candidates; COAS gives insight
January 26, 2022 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has given insight into the ongoing recruitment into the Nigerian Army, saying only the best candidates who are…
Insecurity: Our focus 2022 would be on developing capacities for improved performances – COAS
Dec. 10, 2021 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, on Friday assured Nigerians of visible signs of improved security across the country in the coming year. Yahaya…
Babangida, Abubakar to Army: We trust you to tackle insecurity
November 23, 2021 Two Former Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, have expressed confidence in the Nigerian Army’s effort in tackling the insecurity confronting the nation….
Buhari mourns General, 3 Others Killed by ISWAP
November 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid “the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in the Northeast…