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Army Making Significant Progress in Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Says COAS

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said troops are making significant progress in efforts to rescue the 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State. Shaibu disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives on Saturday in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day […]

COAS Leads Security Chiefs to Plateau, Seeks Stronger Coordination to Restore Peace

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday led heads of security agencies to Plateau State on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Col. […]

‘Your Failure Is Certain’: Oluyede Sends Stern Warning to Terrorists

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that terrorists and other enemies of the state will be decisively defeated. He made this declaration on Sunday at an interdenominational church service held in Abuja as part of events to commemorate the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). Reaffirming the army’s […]

Tinubu Announces Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Lagbaja

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The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who died at the age of 56 after a period of illness. The tragic loss occurred on Tuesday night in Lagos. Lt. General Lagbaja, born on 28 February 1968, was appointed Chief of […]

Tinubu Installs Oluyede as Interim Army Chief While Lagbaja Recuperates

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was announced in a statement on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, noting that Oluyede’s appointment is in effect while Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the substantive Chief of Army Staff, receives medical treatment abroad. “President Bola […]

Army Refutes Lagbaja Death Rumours, Assures Public of Continued Operations

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The Nigerian Army has refuted reports claiming that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. The Army clarified that Lagbaja is on official leave and that all necessary protocols are in place for Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), to act in his absence. Army spokesperson, […]

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Army Making Significant Progress in Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Says COAS

COAS Leads Security Chiefs to Plateau, Seeks Stronger Coordination to Restore Peace

‘Your Failure Is Certain’: Oluyede Sends Stern Warning to Terrorists

Tinubu Announces Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Lagbaja

Tinubu Installs Oluyede as Interim Army Chief While Lagbaja Recuperates

Army Refutes Lagbaja Death Rumours, Assures Public of Continued Operations