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Be adaptive, professional in confronting insecurity, COAS charges officers

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged officers of the Nigerian Army to be adaptive, professional, and forward-looking in addressing the prevailing security challenges confronting the nation. Oluyede gave the charge on Friday in Abuja at the graduation ceremony of

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COAS Raises Concerns Over Drug Abuse Among Soldiers in Conflict Zones

Guest Writer 29 August 2025 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has expressed concern over the prevailing cases of drug and substance abuse especially amongst Junior and Middle Cadre of frontline soldiers fighting Boko Harm/ISWAP and other terrorists in the North East region. General Oluyede spoke at a One-Day Joint Security Seminar organized by the Chief […]

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COAS urges media Practitioners to evolve, work with army to tackle security challenges

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By Andrew Orolua The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant .General Olufemi Oluyede on Tuesday urged Nigerian media to evolve alongside the army and join hands to tackle the current security challenges of the time. Though he acknowledged our media operatives for rising to the challenges of a changing security situations in the country so […]

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COAS urges media practitioners to evolve, work with army to tackle security challenges 

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Chief of Army Staff ,COAS, Lieutenant .General  Olufemi Oluyede on Tuesday  urged Nigerian media to evolve alongside the army and join hands to tackle the current security challenges of the time. Though he acknowledged our media operatives for rising to the challenges of a changing security situations in the country so […]

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COAS commends troops on unwavering commitment to nation

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By Tom Okpe The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen O O Oluyede has commended troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven for their unwavering commitment, sacrifice and resilience in the service to the Nation. He sàid the troops demonstrated loyalty and faith, resulting in significant victories in the face of grave danger, […]

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COAS relocates to Benue State as army poised to end killing of villagers

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By Andrew Orolua The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Tuesday, moved to Benue State along with some strategic top army officers, in a move to address the incessant killing of innocent villagers by suspected herders and militia groups in the state. Sources at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday said […]

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COAS hands over new Armour Tanks to Operation HADIN KAI

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has handed over newly acquired Vanquish Armoured Tankers to the Commander Operation HADIN KAI Major General Abdulsalam Abdulsalam. General Oluyede made the presentation during the 2025 Bi-Annual Army Conference held at the Command Guest House, Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State

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Nigeria’s Enemies ’ll Soon Be Brought To Their Knees — COAS

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By Agency Report The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, has said the enemies of Nigeria would soon be brought to their knees, assuring that peace and stability would be restored across the country. Mr Oluyede stated this at the closing ceremony of the Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Ball Games 2025 , held at the […]

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Plateau Killings: We don’t ‘ve the number to deploy personnel everywhere – COAS

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By Kingsley Chukwuka The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has said security agencies do not have the number to deploy personnel everywhere, urging the Bokkos community to learn to coexist. The COAS said even if he deployed a battalion of troops to Bokkos, the crises may continue, urging community leaders to persuade […]

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COAS reiterates commitment to soldier’s welfare commissions NAIC WOs’ others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

By Andrew Oota Determined to enhance the welfare and professional development of personnel, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commissioned the remodeled Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC) Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess at Ojo Cantonment, Lagos. In a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations,Major

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COAS increases troops’ daily feeding allowance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

By Andrew Oota The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for Nigerian Army troops from N1,500 to N3,000, effective from the end of March. Oluyede made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing officers and soldiers of the 81 Division at the 9th […]

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COAS visits 35 artillery brigade, charges troops to defend country

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

By Andrew Oota In continuation of his working tour of Nigerian Army (NA) formations and units, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has paid a maiden visit to the Headquarters 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday and charges troops to continue to defend Nigeria . In a […]

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COAS laud 402 SF Brigade, orders sustained onslaught on terrorists, insurgents

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BY ANDREW OROLUA The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended troops of the 402 Special Forces (SF) Brigade for their laudable performance in ensuring the safety of the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail corridor. Army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachukwu stated in a statement that the COAS made the commendation during […]

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Keep strict control on country’s defence, security , COAS tells military personnel

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BY ANDREW OROLUA The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged active service men and women of the Nigerian Army and sister services to keep a tight rein on the country’s defence and security. He stressed that the sacrifices being made by them today are to secure the future of generations […]

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Support Army to secure Nigeria’s territory, Ag. COAS urges Sokoto community

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. As Kebbi Govt sends delegation to CDS over new terror group, Lakurawa The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the residents of Gongono Masallachi in Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State, to support the Nigerian Army’s efforts to safeguard the country’s territory. Oluyede, who was on operational tour […]

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COAS seeks Nigerians’ support to combat insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 September 2024 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has called for the support and cooperation of Nigerians to combat insecurity in the country. Lagbaja made the call during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Civil Military Cooperation Projects on Tuesday in Okuku town, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun. The army chief, who noted […]

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COAS seeks wide-ranging collaboration to protect nation’s territory

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 July 2024 0

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has called for broad-spectrum collaborative effort in addressing the contentious issues of how armies can better protect the nation’s territory. Lagbaja said this while presenting a paper at the symposium on “Peace, Security and the Commitment of the Youth”, organised by the French Army, at the Golf […]

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There’ll be peace across Nigeria in foreseeable future – COAS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2024 0

.Seeks Nigerians continued support for the army to enable it address insecurity The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to combating all threats and ensuring peace across Nigeria in the foreseeable future. Lagbaja gave the assurance during the Inter-denominational Church Service in commemoration of

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Drop your arms, embrace dialogue, COAS advises agitators, others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2024 0

.Says it’s only in a peaceful atmosphere that the economy of any country could thrive The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms, seek dialogue and other reasonable means to address grievances. He made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during the […]

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Army making significant contributions to national development — COAS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2024 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has made significant contributions to national development and progress in several areas over the last 161 years of its existence. Lagbaja said this while briefing newsmen on the forthcoming Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024, on Monday in Abuja. He was represented […]