ECOWAS defence chiefs seek return of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chiefs of Defence Staff in West Africa on Friday, called for the return of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African…
CDS tasks officers on dedication to national safety, security
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has tasked top level military officers to demonstrate steadfast dedication to ensuring the safety and security of the…
Why we must constantly review counter-insurgency operations in N/W – COAS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army will continue to review its operations to be able to reinvigorate ongoing operations against non-state actors. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja,…
Army chief tasks commanders on efficient management of security environment
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has challenged senior commanders to ensure preparedness of troops and continuously review contingency plans for efficient management of…
Armed conflict: Protection of civilians moral, collective responsibility – MLAILPKC
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) has reiterated that the protection of civilians during armed conflicts is both moral imperative and collective responsibility…
Protest: Centre cautions against adopting Kenya model in Nigeria
By Sumaila Ogbaje Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), a non-governmental organisation, has cautioned Nigerians against contemplating the model adopted by the Kenyans in their recent anti-tax protest. Chairman Board of…
Violent conflict: Centre pledges enhanced capacity for peacekeepers
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAIPKC), Maj.-Gen. Ademola Adedoja, says the centre is committed to enhancing peacekeeping operations in Nigeria and African…
Troops nab 47 rail track vandals in Kaduna
The 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna said its operatives have arrested 47 suspected rail track vandals. The division’s acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Lt.- Col, Musa Yahaya, made…
Pray for military to overcome security challenges – Army to Nigerians
The Director-General, Land Forces Simulation Centre (LFSC), Maj.-Gen. Usman Yusuf, has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the Armed Forces to be able to overcome the security challenges facing…
Garrison Commander tasks personnel on commitment to training
The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Koko Isoni, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to recommit themselves to more trainings to meet the challenge of safeguarding the nation. Isoni,…