Nigerian Army, ICRC strengthen partnership on humanitarian protection, national security

Nigerian Army, ICRC strengthen partnership on humanitarian protection, national security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at promoting human rights, protecting civilians and enhancing national security through strict adherence to international humanitarian standards. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Wednesday while receiving the Head of Delegation of the ICRC in Nigeria, Miss Doris El Doueihy, during […]

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Nigerian Army seeks stronger media partnership to tackle misinformation, boost national security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), stressing the importance of credible and timely information in supporting national security efforts and countering misinformation. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele,revealed this while receiving the President of DECAN, Mr Odita Sunday, and members of the association's executive committee during a courtesy visit […]

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COAS Commits to Strengthening Army University Through Education, Innovation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to human capital development, describing investment in education, research, innovation and technology as vital to strengthening national security and building a combat-ready force. Shaibu gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the Governing Council and Management Team of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) during a courtesy visit to the […]

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Army, NEMA Strengthen Partnership Ahead of Flood Season

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have pledged to deepen collaboration to improve disaster preparedness and emergency response as flood risks increase across the country. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said the Army remained committed to supporting national disaster management and humanitarian […]

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Army Intercepts Truck Loaded with Illicit Drugs on Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road and arrested its driver. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the Army said the intelligence-led operation was carried out on 9 July following actionable intelligence from a credible source. The […]

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Ebonyi Hosts Army Chief, Reaffirms Partnership on Security

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army to enhance security and promote development in the state and the South-East. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday while hosting the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, his wife and senior military officers to a state banquet in Abakaliki. In a release issued by […]

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Nigerian Army Graduates 3,000 Recruits to Boost Manpower

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Army has graduated more than 3,000 recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen its manpower and enhance national security. The recruits passed out on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who charged them to uphold discipline, loyalty and professionalism as they begin active military […]

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Nigerian Army, South-East Governors Launch 120-Bed Medical Centre in Ebonyi

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Army has commenced the construction of a 120-bed Army Medical Centre at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda in Ebonyi State, in a move aimed at strengthening military healthcare and operational support in Nigeria's South-East. The foundation stone for the project was laid on Wednesday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, alongside the governors of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and […]

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Army Commissions New Training Facilities to Boost Combat Readiness

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has commissioned new training facilities at the 3 Division Training School and Shooting Range in Miango, Plateau State, as part of efforts to improve the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of its personnel. The facilities, comprising newly constructed hostel blocks, were inaugurated on Tuesday by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director […]

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