Tag:Waidi Shaibu

Defence

Nigerian Army, UK Deepen Defence Ties to Counter Regional Security Threats

ABUJA — The Nigerian Army and the United Kingdom are deepening defence cooperation, with plans for expanded military training, intelligence capabilities and counter-drone support...

Akeem Adebayo - August 11, 2026

Defence

Nigerian Army Named Africa’s Best in Counter-Terrorism for 2025

The Nigerian Army has been named Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its operational...

Akeem Adebayo - August 3, 2026

Defence

Army Pledges Secure Humanitarian Access as UN Warns 6m Need Aid

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to guaranteeing safe and unhindered humanitarian access across conflict-affected areas, as the United Nations says nearly six...

Akeem Adebayo - July 31, 2026

Defence

Army Appoints New Commanders as Tinubu Approves 4 Divisions

ABUJA — The Nigerian Army has appointed new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for newly established divisions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of four...

Akeem Adebayo - July 29, 2026

Defence

Army Shifts to Tech-Driven Strategy to Tackle New Threats

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — July 4, 2026 — The Nigerian Army is accelerating its shift toward technology-driven and intelligence-led operations to confront evolving security...

Akeem Adebayo - July 4, 2026

Defence

Army Reshuffles GOCs, Senior Officers to Boost Security Operations

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army has approved a major redeployment of GOCs and senior officers across key commands, formations and institutions as part...

Akeem Adebayo - June 27, 2026

Defence

COAS Orders Troops to Apply ‘Decisive Force’ Against Bandits, Terrorists at Zaria Graduation

ZARIA, Nigeria — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed newly trained soldiers to apply “decisive force” against bandits,...

Akeem Adebayo - June 18, 2026