Army chief praises troops in Benue, orders continued operations against terrorists

Army chief praises troops in Benue, orders continued operations against terrorists

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has praised troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke for what he described as their resilience and commitment to restoring security in communities affected by violence. Speaking to soldiers at the 401 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi on Tuesday, the army chief said the troops’ operations had helped weaken criminal groups and allowed some displaced residents […]

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Tinubu pledges continued support for Nigerian Army at annual conference

By Zainab Uzomah President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Army, pledging sustained support for the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the armed forces. The president gave the assurance at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2025, which began in Lagos on Monday. He was represented at the event by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Mr Tinubu paid tribute to serving and […]

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Tinubu pledges continued support as army conference opens in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of Nigeria’s armed forces at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the event, Mr Tinubu paid tribute to serving and retired senior military officers, saying their leadership, sacrifices and institutional memory had continued to shape the Nigerian Army. He described the […]

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