The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to restoring and sustaining peace and security in Plateau State and across the country. Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, and the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed online reports claiming soldiers are planning a mutiny over pay and allowances. Colonel Apollonia Anele, the Army’s spokesperson, described the reports as “false, misleading, and deliberately sensational.” She stressed that soldiers remain loyal to the Constitution and the Commander-in-Chief. “Mutiny is a grave offence under military law and goes against …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has visited senior leaders and traditional authorities in Niger State to seek their cooperation in the ongoing military operations against terrorism and banditry. According to the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Colonel Apollonia Anele, General Shaibu met with former Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami …
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 kidnapped persons – seven women and five children – who were abducted by Boko Haram along the Gwoza–Limankara Road in Borno State on November 14. The Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue on Tuesday via its official X account. The victims were freed on Sunday during a clearance …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu confirmed that he had forwarded Musa’s name to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a …
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers abducted during last week’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday after several days of coordinated operations involving security agencies and federal authorities. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of the South-East of their safety following the circulation of a fake “sit-at-home” order online. Authorities urged citizens to continue their daily activities and report any suspicious individuals for prompt action. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, said the message was …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed social media claims alleging that images released from its recent rescue mission in Kogi State were old. In a statement on Tuesday, the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army maintained that the photos published from the operation were authentic and taken during the mission on November 2, 2025. According to …
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports claiming that 16 Nigerian Army officers were arrested over a supposed plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The rebuttal came after an online publication alleged that the arrests prompted the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities. In Abuja on Sunday, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Oluyede, has urged journalists and media organisations across Nigeria to take an active role in countering terrorist propaganda and misinformation aimed at undermining the country’s peace and security. Responsible Reportage Critical to Military Success Speaking in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations’ …
