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72 Hours Spent Retrieving Scattered Vital Organs of Fallen Soldiers Says Lagbaja

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In a somber ceremony held in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has revealed the harrowing details of the recovery efforts following the tragic loss of military personnel in Okuama community, Delta State. The fallen soldiers, whose lives were claimed during a mission, faced a daunting aftermath as their vital organs were scattered, requiring an extensive retrieval process spanning 72 hours. During the burial proceedings, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja shared the challenges encountered in the aftermath of the incident, emphasizing the extraordinary measures undertaken to honor…

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We Will Tap from your Wealth of Experience and Expertise – COAS Tells Retired Finance Senior Officers

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has said that the Nigerian Army (NA) would continue to consult retired senior officers of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) even after disengagement from active service, in order to tap from their wealth of experience and expertise in financial management and budgeting for the NA. The COAS made the declaration in his Goodwill message at the Regimental Dinner Night organized in honour of former Chiefs of Army Accounts and Budget, as well as other retired senior officers of the…

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Nigeria Stands With You in Every Step to Defeat the Nation’s Adversaries-Lagbaja Assures Troops

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has assured troops of the Nigerian Army that the entire nation stands with them in the fight to defeat the nation’s adversaries to restore peace and stability in the country. Gen Lagbaja gave the assurance, while addressing frontline troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, during a Christmas Luncheon with the troops in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto. Commending the troops, Gen Lagbaja lauded their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in confronting security challenges in the country, adding, that they…

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Army Chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Sends Christmas, New Year Messages To Troops

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has expressed heartfelt commendations for the sacrifices and efforts of Nigerian Army (NA)troops for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring the safety and security of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. The Army Chief saluted the troops’ undying faith in the Nigerian State in the face of adversity. In the message personally signed by the COAS on Sunday 24 December 2023, the Army Chief congratulated troops for making it this far into the year and for weathering every storm that came their…

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Nigerian Army Spokesperson and 46 Senior Officers Promoted to Major General

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In a significant development, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, has been elevated to the rank of Major General, alongside 46 other senior officers. The promotion was approved by the Army Council on December 21, 2023, and also included the advancement of 75 Colonels to the rank of Brigadier Generals. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who serves as the Director of Army Public Relations, announced the promotions in a statement, expressing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja’s congratulations to the newly promoted officers and…

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Defence Minister Badaru Hails Army Retirees For Sacrifice

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… Assures of prompt payment of pension The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubarkar has hailed retired and retiring officers of the Nigerian Army for their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to the nation’s stability and assured prompt payment of their pension. The Defence Minister gave the assurance on Tuesday 19 December 2023 during a Regimental Dinner Night organized in honour of newly retired and retiring Nigerian Army senior officers at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess Asokoro, Abuja. In the event one General, one Lieutenant General, 67 Major Generals and…

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Civil Military Cooperation: Nigerian Army Give Succour To Borno Communities With Quick Impact Projects

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 …As COAS urges communities to Sustain Support for the NA The Nigerian Army (NA) has commissioned several projects in Borno State, bringing smiles to faces and succour to teeming residents, in commemoration of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2023. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja inaugurated the projects on Tuesday 12 December 2023, alongside commanders and senior officers of the NA. The projects are aimed at enhancing living conditions and meeting pressing needs of the beneficiary communities, who were affected by insurgency.  Among…

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COAS Lagbaja Emphasizes Media’s Crucial Role in Military Operations at NASPRI 2023 Workshop

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The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the pivotal role of the media as a force multiplier in enhancing military operations. The Army Chief stated this during the commencement of the Directorate of Army Public Relations study period and the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) 2023 Media Workshop in Abuja on Tuesday. Represented by the Commander of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Major General Adeleke Ayannuga, Lagbaja highlighted the theme of the workshop, “Harnessing the Potentials of Media for Effective Military…

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Don’t Let Our Nation Down Chief of Defence Staff Tells Troops

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa, has called on Commanders and troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) to not let the nation down in the ongoing efforts to quell emerging security challenges across the country. The Defence Chief gave the charge, after he was briefed on operational engagements of troops in various theatres of operations in the country, at the Army Headquarters Operations Centre, during a visit to the Army Headquarters on Monday 6 November 2023. Remarking further after receiving a comprehensive operations brief, Gen Musa commended…

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Nigerian Army and United Kingdom Forge Stronger Training Partnership

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In a significant development, the Nigerian Army (NA) and the British Government have affirmed their commitment to enhance collaborative efforts in personnel training and equipment acquisition. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, during a pivotal meeting between Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and Mr. James Steven Heappey, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Armed Forces and Veterans, and his delegation. The gathering took place at the Army Headquarters in Abuja, where both parties acknowledged the potential of their partnership in…

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