Tag: Chief of Army Staff
Failed Coup in Benin Republic: Beninese Army chiefs regain freedom
The government has urged citizens to remain calm and assured them that national security forces are firmly in control of…
Falana drags COAS, others to court over killing of Police Inspector
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN has filed a lawsuit against the Chief of Army over ‘the extra-judicial killing of…
Breaking: COAS Yahaya shakes up army’s top brass
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Field Commanders…
Army chief orders soldiers to clamp down on Biafran supporters
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai on Monday urged troops to clamp down on activities of the outlawed…
Army chief’s convoy arrest 4 highway robbers
Four suspected robbers attacking motorists and passengers along Numan-Yola Road got more than they expected when they encountered the convoy…
Boko Haram terrorist arrested in Ikorodu
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has revealed the arrest of a Boko Haram terrorist in Ikorodu area…
Army clarifies Buratai’s Dubai properties
The Nigerian Army has clarified that the two properties of Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff, in Dubai…
Kidnapping: Army deploys special forces to Kogi
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Army would soon deploy special forces to…
Troops trail Boko Haram insurgents fleeing Sambisa Forest
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday, said the Army was on the trail of Boko…
Buratai’s convoy not blocked by Christian organisation – Army
The Nigerian Army has denied reports that the convoy of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai was blocked…
Arms Deal: Nigerians want EFCC to probe Buratai
Nigerians want President Muhammadu Buhari to order the Economic Financial Crimes Commission to investigate Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General…
COAS warns officers against fraternising with politicians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Turkur Buratai, in Lagos on Saturday warned officers and men of the Nigerian Army…
Buratai, army chief survives Boko Haram ambush
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja It was a narrow escape for Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS ), Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai…
Nigeria Chief of Army Staff appoints new GOCs, Commanders
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusufu Buratai today approved the postings and appointments of 334…
Buhari sacks Chief of Army, Navy, Airforce
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari sacked his army, navy, air force and defence chiefs on Monday, a widely anticipated move as…
Court restrains army chief from arresting Tinubu
The Federal High Court in Lagos today granted an interim injunction restraining the Chief of Army Staff, his privies, agents…
Danjuma Buys Alabi-Isama’s Book For N10m
Former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, retd, Thursday bought five copies of Brigadier General Godwin Alabi-Isama’s book,…
Guinea’s crashed military plane kills army chief, 17 others
A plane carrying a military delegation from Guinea crashed Monday in Liberia, killing the army chief of staff and at…
Nigerian army elevates 2,900 officers
Nigeria’s chief of army staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika announced in Abuja Monday the promotion of 2,900 soldiers. Ihejirika said at…
Debate: Should Nigerian military officers retire at 70?
The Nigerian Army says it has begun the process of reviewing upward to 70 years, the retirement age for its…
‘Why I Like To Be Called Evil Genius’
Nigeria’s first military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, has shed more light on why he preferred to be called…