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Senate confirms General Yahaya as army chief
The upper legislative chamber confirmed him after a report was presented by Aliyu Wamakko, chairman of the defence committee.
Troops Kill 26 terrorists in North-east
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed 26 insurgents in the North-east as the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, yesterday ordered troops on the frontline to sustain the momentum of attacks on insurgents.
Nigerian Army: Troops nab bandit fleeing from Niger to Oyo
The Nigerian Army says its troops operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit in a vehicle traveling from Zuru to Ibadan during a stop and search operation on Sunday.
Borno: 20 killed as troops battle insurgents
Joint Task Force of the Nigerian Army troops engaged in battle with Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorist groups, killing 20 insurgents in the process.
COAS to injured troops: Nigerians proud of your selfless service, sacrifices
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya, has assured injured troops involved in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations of adequate medical care.
Afghan president replaces security ministers as Taliban advance
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani replaced two top ministers charged with managing the country’s faltering security Saturday, as the Taliban pressed on with their campaign to capture new territory in fierce battles with government forces.
President Buhari vows not to rest until peace is restored
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured residents of Borno State of the federal government’s readiness to fight terrorism to the end, telling the military not to give criminals a breathing space to undermine Nigeria’s interests.
Ebonyi governor congratulates COAS, urges support for Nigerian Army
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Farouk Yahaya, on his appointment as the 22nd COAS in the history of Nigerian Army.
General Yahaya debunks ‘bad blood’ among service chiefs
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Tuesday denied reports that the service chiefs are failing to achieve their task of curbing the worsening insecurity in the country, due to lack of synergy among them.
Rivers governor: President Buhari can’t shift his constitutional roles on security to states
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has told President Muhammadu Buhari that it is unconstitutional for him to shift the power of securing the life and property of Nigerians to the state governors.
General Yahaya: I joined the Military 36 years ago
Newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya, told the House of Representatives Committees on Defence and Army that he joined the Nigerian Army about 36 years ago, one year above the 35 years mandatory retirement period in public service.
Ebonyi governor: No proof South-east is marginalised
Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, Mr. Dave Umahi, has said it will be difficult to prove that the South-east is marginalised as being perceived by people of the region.
Nigerian Air Force bans ‘must-go mission’ in new guidelines to prevent crashes
The Nigerian Air Force has placed a ban on “Must-Go Mission” for all its military operations until the indices that will minimise avoidable risks are met, The Nation reports.
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha advises new army chief on Boko Haram insurgency
Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has advised Major General Faruk Yahaya, the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to end the Boko Haram insurgency in the shortest possible time.
President Buhari approves more personnel, salary increase for police force
He stated that the removal of service chiefs and the appointment of officers, who have been at the theatre of operation and command the respect of fellow soldiers will ease the insecurity in the country.
Nigerian Army reshuffles senior officers in major shakeup
Notable amongst the new appointments was that of C.G. Musa, a major general, who was named the new Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, the counter insurgency operation in the North-east region.
President Buhari: Why I appointed General Yahaya as army chief
Major General Farouk Yahaya was appointed as Nigeria’s army chief because he has experience fighting Boko Haram in the North-east, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.
President Buhari writes House, seeks General Yahaya’s confirmation as army chief
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the House of Representatives, seeking the confirmation of the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
President Buhari holds emergency security meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is this Tuesday holding an emergency National Security Meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
President Buhari calls for synergy among security agencies to tackle insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday called for synergy among security agencies as a step towards combating the deteriorating security situation in the country.
President Buhari tasks new army chief, others to collaborate and end insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday tasked the Nigerian Armed Forces to end rising insecurity in the country and also collaborate in order to win the battle.
Nigerian Army: Troops foil another attack on Imo state police command, neutralize five ‘IPOB...
Troops of Nigerian Army (NA) operating in Owerri the Imo State capital foiled an early morning attack on the Imo State Police Command on Sunday 6 June 2021.
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Senate confirms General Yahaya as army chief
The upper legislative chamber confirmed him after a report was presented by Aliyu Wamakko, chairman of the defence committee.
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Lagos council poll: AAC to contest only three councillorship seats – chairman
The African Action Congress (AAC) on Tuesday said it would contest only three councillorship seats in two local government councils at the July 24 council polls in Lagos State.
Senegal’s famed jazz festival returns after pandemic delay
On a small island where the Senegal River meets the sea, hundreds of mask-wearing jazz enthusiasts listened to French-Senegalese vocalist Awa Ly sing the blues for uncertain times.
Google drops engineering residency after protests over ‘inequities’
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President Buhari vows not to rest until peace is restored
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured residents of Borno State of the federal government’s readiness to fight terrorism to the end, telling the military not to give criminals a breathing space to undermine Nigeria’s interests.
Official: JAMB releases 2021 mock result
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the result of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock exam conducted on June 3.
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Air Peace boss: Balkanisation not in Nigeria’s interest
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