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COAS Assures Army Troops of Commitment of Their Welfare… Tells them to watch out for Visible Improvements in the new year

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In an effort to boost troops’ morale and fighting spirit, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated his commitment to the welfare and well-being of Nigerian Army personnel and that of their families, under his watch. The COAS gave the assurance today while addressing troops and their families at the Nigerian Army Finance Corps West African Social Activities (WASA) marking end of the year 2023, held at the Headquarters Command Finance Office Parade Ground, Arakan Barracks, Apapa Lagos. Describing welfare as the number one pillar…

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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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RE: CIRCULATION OF VIRAL VIDEO OF APPREHENDED FRAUDULENT CANDIDATES OF 86 REGULAR RECRUITS INTAKE IN LAGOS

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The Nigerian Army has reacted to a circulating video on social media depicting the arrest of some fraudulent candidates of the ongoing 86 Regular Recruits Intake, who were caught attempting to short-change indigenous candidates of Lagos State through dubious means. In a stsstement Isseued by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu to Defence Correspondents he said “The NA wishes to state that the arrest of the fraudulent candidates was a result of the commitment of the NA in upholding a transparent and credible recruitment process in line with its core values of…

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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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Late General Mohammed Chris Alli Laid to Rest By Nigerian Army

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The Nigerian nation and Army (NA)has bid farewell to the iconic, late Major General Mohammed Chris Alli (rtd) who was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony held at the National Cemetery, Abuja today Wednesday 20 December 2023. The Late Major General Chris Alli (rtd) served the nation in the Armed Forces of Nigeria in various capacities, leaving behind enduring legacies. Born on 25 December 1944, in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, General Chris Alli’s sojourn in the NA began on 20 October 1967, as a member of the Emergency Short…

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COAS Charges Field Commanders To scale Efforts In Tackling Insecurity

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…As Annual Conference ends in Maiduguri The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a fervent call, has charged Nigerian Army (NA) Field Commanders at all levels to make good use of the outcomes of vibrant and robust interactions held during the COAS Annual Conference in Maiduguri, following updates on NA intelligence and review of operations across the country, to scale up efforts in tackling security challenges and improve upon the protection of Nigerians from unconventional threats confronting the nation. General Lagbaja, who gave the charge during…

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Chief of Defence Staff Encourages Collaborative Security Efforts at Armed Forces Half Marathon Championship; Winners Celebrate Triumphs and Resilience

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In a concerted effort to strengthen collaboration among various security agencies, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has urged security personnel to work collectively to fulfill the mandate of safeguarding Nigeria and defending its territorial integrity. General Musa made these remarks during the fourth edition of the Chief of Defence Staff Armed Forces, other security agencies, half marathon Championship held in Abuja on Saturday. During the event, General Musa emphasized the military’s commitment to preserving the robust relationship with other security agencies. He underscored the importance of ongoing…

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Nigerian Army Rewards 35 Officers for Academic Excellence

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The Nigerian Army through the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC NA) had on Tuesday 5th December 2023 honoured 35 officers with various awards.They are Officers who excelled in the various examinations conducted by the Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army for  the year 2023.  The event which took place at the Headquarters TRADOC Officers’ Mess, Military Cantonmemt, Minna, Niger State had in attendence the Chief of Training Army Headquarters, Major General SG Mohammed who represented the Chief of Army Staff Lt General TA Lagbaja. The Merit Awards were in various categories…

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Defence Headquarters Expresses Regret Over Drone Attack in Kaduna, Cites Terrorist Threat as Cause

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) expressed regret on Tuesday over the drone attack in Ligarma community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state on Sunday, which resulted in the unfortunate loss of civilian lives. The DHQ clarified that the operation was prompted by information about the “untoward activities of terrorists in the area.” In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, it was revealed that the Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) detachment detected the movement of terrorists in Ligarma around 2200hrs on Sunday. The…

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Chief of Army Staff Evaluates Troops’ Combat Readiness in Makurdi and Pledges Infrastructure Enhancement in NA Barracks

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On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), conducted an operational visit to the 401 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi, Benue State, as part of his comprehensive tour of Nigerian Army (NA) formations and units nationwide. The purpose of the duty tour was to enable the COAS to evaluate the combat readiness of the troops, aligning with his ongoing commitment to invigorate existing operations and effectively address security challenges prevalent across the country. Addressing the troops during his visit, Lt Gen Lagbaja conveyed…

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Security Assurance for Yuletide: Nigerian Army Pledges Dominance in Identified Hot Spots

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In a bid to ensure robust security measures during the upcoming Yuletide season, the Nigerian Army has unequivocally assured the nation that its troops will exert control over all recognized hot spots across the country. Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, conveyed this commitment on Wednesday in Abuja while updating the media on ongoing army exercises nationwide. Nwachukwu highlighted the success of three concurrent exercises, codenamed Still Waters, Enduring Peace, and Golden Dawn, spanning 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These operations, initiated under the…

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