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COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training

Our Reporter — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:05 +0000

COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training The Nigerian Army says the specialised training will sharpen troops’ combat skills and enhance operations in difficult terrains. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commenced the deployment of 600 Nigerian Army personnel to India for specialised jungle […]

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Shaibu, Kagame Move to Deepen Nigeria–Rwanda Defence Ties, Boost Local Arms Production

Our Reporter — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:22:14 +0000

Shaibu, Kagame Move to Deepen Nigeria–Rwanda Defence Ties, Boost Local Arms Production The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria–Rwanda defence cooperation to tackle terrorism, violent extremism and other transnational security threats across Africa. Shaibu gave the assurance during a courtesy […]

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Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism

Our Reporter — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:12:14 +0000

Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism …Shaibu, Marizamunda push specialised training, knowledge-sharing and operational cooperation Nigeria and Rwanda have moved to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with a renewed focus on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat mitigation, victim care, counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, […]

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UK, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence Ties, Boost Military Training, Technology Transfer

Our Reporter — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:40:19 +0000

UK, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence Ties, Boost Military Training, Technology Transfer The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with Nigeria, with emphasis on professional military education, technology transfer, institutional capacity building and improved operational effectiveness. The commitment was reiterated when the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria, […]

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COAS Shaibu Visits Rwanda Genocide Memorial, Urges National Unity, Tolerance

Our Reporter — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:06:16 +0000

COAS Shaibu Visits Rwanda Genocide Memorial, Urges National Unity, Tolerance The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has highlighted the importance of national unity, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence following his visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda. Shaibu, who visited the memorial on Monday, October 19, 2026, as part of […]

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Nigerian Army, Denmark Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation

Chidi Omeje — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:16:31 +0000

Nigerian Army, Denmark Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation Shaibu seeks enhanced intelligence sharing, tactical training and technology-driven security solutions The Nigerian Army and the Kingdom of Denmark are exploring opportunities to deepen defence cooperation, with emphasis on intelligence sharing, tactical training, professional military education and technology-driven responses to emerging security threats. The Chief of Army […]

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Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Defence Ties as Army Offers CT, Drone-Warfare Expertise

Our Reporter — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:41:20 +0000

Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Defence Ties as Army Offers CT, Drone-Warfare Expertise By Chidi Omeje Nigeria and Bangladesh are moving to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, with particular emphasis on counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, drone warfare, professional military education and strategic leadership development. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this on Thursday, October 8, […]

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Nigeria, Indonesia Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation

Our Reporter — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:13:45 +0000

Nigeria, Indonesia Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation The Nigerian Army and the Indonesian military are set to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, with emphasis on counterinsurgency, professional military education, emerging technologies and the exchange of operational expertise. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this on Thursday, September 17, 2026, when he […]

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FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:32 +0000

FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number By Zagazola Makama The Federal Government has commenced steps to operationalise the 112 national emergency number as a single, toll-free channel through which Nigerians can access emergency services across the country. The move followed a directive by Vice-President Kashim Shettima during a stakeholders’ meeting on the National […]

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Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:27:41 +0000

Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest By Zagazola Makama Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama. According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported […]

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