Tag: Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
COAS unveils cenotaph in honor of 11 cadets killed in training...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Sunday unveiled a cenotaph in honor of 11 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) naval cadets...
Army reiterates commitment to urban warfare, cyber defence training
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army has intensified training in urban warfare, counter-insurgency and cyber defence to...
NADCEL: COAS hosts foreign Army chiefs, seeks stronger military cooperation
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger military cooperation to address evolving security threats confronting Africa and the...
Nigerian army strengthening cyber capabilities to counter evolving security threats –...
The Nigerian Army has is spearheading a radical overhaul to counter complex, asymmetric, and cyber-based security threats effectively.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen....
COAS reshuffles senior army officers to boost operations, national security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved major reshufflement of senior officers to strengthen Nigerian Army’s operational effectiveness and enhance...
Army@163: COAS urges troops to remain steadfast, committed to national service
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers, soldiers, civilian staff, veterans and their families to remain steadfast in their...
Fighting spirit key to victory, not weapons alone — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says superior weapons and advanced technologies alone do not guarantee victory on the battlefield without...
COAS says misinformation now security threat
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says misinformation and hostile propaganda have become major security threats, underscoring the need for stronger...
COAS tasks Warrant Officers Academy graduates on national security, operational excellence
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, has charged graduates of Warrant Officers Academy Course 47 to apply the knowledge and skills...
Army chief tasks commanders on measurable operational outcomes
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders to translate deliberations from the Nigerian Army’s first bi-annual conference into measurable...
COAS pays tribute to fallen heroes, reaffirms troops’ welfare drive
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Monday paid tribute to fallen heroes and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhanced...
Army aviation playing decisive role in operations — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is now playing a decisive role in ongoing operations, significantly enhancing...
COAS charges RSMs on stronger regimentation, ethical conduct among troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, has charged 250 Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) to strengthen discipline, mentorship and professional standards to...
COAS unveils 120 flats, solar boreholes for troops in Kaduna
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, on Friday inaugurated four blocks of 120 flats and a 60,000-litre solar-powered borehole for soldiers at...
Better training, smarter career planning key to operational success – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has called for intensified training and structured career planning to enhance the operational effectiveness of the...
Army boosts counter-terrorism readiness with new simulation training
Abuja, March 10, 2026 (NAN) The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says success in counter-terrorism operations was no longer determined by...
Efficient career planning key to tackling security challenges– COAS
Abuja, March 10, 2026 (NAN) The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says efficient career planning and management of officers in the...
