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No appointment of Ag Army Chief announced – DHQ Clarifies

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that no appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This is

Army pulls out 15 retired Artillery Corps Generals

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

From right: Commander, Corps of Artillery , Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye. From left: Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Ahmed, Commander, Corps of Amour, leading pulling out and shilling of

Army assures no leadership vacuum amid Lagbaja’s absence

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

By Augustine Aminu Nigerian Army has allayed fears of leadership vacuum in its command structure, following the absence of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS,

No leadership vacuum in Nigerian army, COAS is on annual leave – AHQ

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Nigerian Army has dismissed insinuation that there is a leadership vacuum in with regards to personnel posting and promotion as army Chief is on

Army’ll procure new platforms for artillery corps — COAS

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja , said the Army Headquarters will sustain efforts to upgrade existing equipment and procure new platforms for

COAS reiterates army’s commitment to gender inclusivity

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all

Army Takes Control of Operational Base in Kogi Community to Stem Banditry, Kidnapping

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Nigerian Army has taken possession of a forward operational base in Egbe, Kogi State as part of moves to stem kidnapping, banditry and other

Army neutralises high-profile terrorists, recovers arms

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Nigerian Army says its troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering a cache of lethal weapons, including

COAS counsels media practitioners on accuracy, fairness

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

By Augustine Aminu Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on media practitioners to uphold responsibility, accuracy and fairness while reporting

We lack funds, manpower, viable industrial base hampering our performance, COAS laments

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

*That entire AFN had a budget of $2.8bn in 2023 but not all provisions were released *Insists that it’s not realistic for 200m people to