NADCEL 25 Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/nadcel-25/ Reporting Nigeria security Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:02:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png NADCEL 25 Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/nadcel-25/ 32 32 The First Shot and the Long March: Reflections on 162 Years of the Nigerian Army, by Olayemi Esan https://securitydigestng.com/2025/07/07/the-first-shot-and-the-long-march-reflections-on-162-years-of-the-nigerian-army-by-olayemi-esan/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:02:34 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20647 The First Shot and the Long March: Reflections on 162 Years of the Nigerian Army By Olayemi Esan On July 6, 1967, in the quiet town of Garkem, Cross River State, a single gunshot echoed across Nigeria. It was the first shot of one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history—the Nigerian Civil War. […]

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]]> Colour and spectacle as Nigerian Army celebrates NADCEL 2025, 162nd Anniversary https://securitydigestng.com/2025/07/06/colour-and-spectacle-as-nigerian-army-celebrate-nadcel-2025-162nd-anniversary/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:46:37 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20637 Colour and spectacle as Nigerian Army celebrates NADCEL 2025, 162nd Anniversary As the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025 and 162nd Anniversary climaxed on Sunday, 6th July, 2025, the message resounding across the parade ground at the Polo Field, Murtala Muhammed Square, venue of the event, was clear: the Nigerian Army of today is not […]

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]]> Army Chief Vows to Ensure Troops Are Well-Kitted and Combat-Ready https://securitydigestng.com/2025/07/05/army-chief-vows-to-ensure-troops-are-well-kitted-and-combat-ready/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:40:18 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20634 Army Chief Vows to Ensure Troops Are Well-Kitted and Combat-Ready In a strong declaration of commitment to troops’ welfare and operational readiness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured that Nigerian soldiers deployed on operations will henceforth be adequately kitted and equipped for duty. Speaking during the Nigerian Army Day […]

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]]> “Soldier First” concept will build the warrior ethos in Nigerian troops — Gen Farouk Yahaya https://securitydigestng.com/2025/07/05/soldier-first-concept-will-build-the-warrior-ethos-in-nigerian-troops-gen-farouk-yahaya/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:35:04 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20632 “Soldier First” Concept Will Build the Warrior Ethos in Nigerian Troops — Gen Farouk Yahaya Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya (rtd), has emphasized that the adoption and institutionalization of the “Soldier First” concept will be instrumental in cultivating a strong “warrior ethos” among Nigerian soldiers. Delivering a keynote lecture titled “The […]

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]]> Former Army Chief, Farouk Yahaya, makes case for ‘soldier-first approach’ in shaping Nigerian Army’s transformation https://securitydigestng.com/2025/07/05/former-army-chief-farouk-yahaya-makes-case-for-soldier-first-approach-in-shaping-nigerian-armys-transformation/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:30:14 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20629 Former Army Chief, Farouk Yahaya, Makes Case for ‘Soldier-First Approach’ in Shaping Nigerian Army’s Transformation Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya (rtd), has called for the adoption of a soldier-centric philosophy in the Nigerian Army, placing the welfare and well-being of personnel at the core of military operations and administration. Delivering a […]

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]]> NADCEL 2025: Celebrating Nigeria’s Cherished Symbol of National Power, by Chidi Omeje https://securitydigestng.com/2025/07/02/nadcel-2025-celebrating-nigerias-cherished-symbol-of-national-power-by-chidi-omeje/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:42:18 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20626 NADCEL 2025: Celebrating Nigeria’s Cherished Symbol of National Power By Chidi Omeje “The Nigerian Army will not relent in its efforts to ensure the security of the Nigerian people and the perpetuity of our democracy.” – Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede Come the 6th of July, activities marking this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) will […]

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