Farouk Yahaya

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    Army graduates 525 combat troops

    The Nigerian Army, on Monday graduated no fewer than 525 combat troops to be deployed to various theatre operations across the country. Addressing the graduands at the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kachia, Kaduna State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Farouk Yahaya, said the Army had recently acquired military hardwares to achieve the desired effects in combating insecurity.…

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    Use championship to strengthening your fitness, perseverance to overcome challenges- COAS

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has advised men and officers to use championship to strengthening their fitness, perseverance and mental resolve to overcome the contemporary challenges. Yahaya gave the advice at the maiden inter-divisions orienteering and adventure competition of the Nigerian Army, organised for seven divisions. It ended on Wednesday at the Old Oyo National Park,…

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    Exercise Still Waters: 4 Brigade inaugurates borehole at Ugoneki community

    The Nigerian Army 4, Brigade, Benin as part of its Civil/Military relationship has inaugurated an industrial borehole at Ugoneki community in Uhumwode Local Government Area of Edo. The Brigade commander, Brig.-Gen. Sani Abdullahi during the inauguration on Monday said that the borehole was for the benefit of the people of the community. Abdullahi, who is also the Commander Sector 1…

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  • NEWS

    Budget 2022: Nigerian Army seeks exemption from envelope allocation system

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Wednesday, sought for exemption of the Nigerian Army from the budget ceiling or envelope allocation system to Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Army for budget defence. While noting that the army was committed to securing the territorial integrity…

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  • Security

    COAS calls for more synergy among security agencies

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has called for more synergy among security agencies to tackle the  insecurity in the country. Yahaya made the call while addressing military personnel at Bonny Camp, Victoria Island, Lagos State during his maiden visit to 81 Division, Nigerian Army in Lagos on Monday. The COAS said that no single agency could…

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  • Politics

    Buhari, Osinbajo decorate COAS Farouk Yahaya with new rank

    President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya. He was also decorated with a new rank of Lieutenant General. The ceremony which was held on Wednesday before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The event was also witnessed by members of the Cabinet as well as…

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    Senate Confirms Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff

    The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Major General Faruk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). His confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Joint Committee of Defence and Army, chaired by Sen. Aliyu Wamakko who noted in his presentation that the Committee was satisfied with the of the nominee during the screening exercise, adding…

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