Politics

Reps to COAS: End insurgency, other security challenges in a jiffy

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2021 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday charged the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Farouk Yahaya to work in synergy and harmony with other Service Chiefs to put an end to insurgency and other security challenges threatening Nigeria’s corporate existence.

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JUST IN: Reps screens Yahaya, new COAS

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2021 0

Farouk Yahaya, the newly appointed chief of army staff, is now being vetted by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defense and the Army (COAS). Speaker of the House Femi Gbajabiamila read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking confirmation of Yahaya as COAS during plenary session on Tuesday. The exercise comes at a […]

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COAS Celebrates Easter with troops of operation Lafiya Dole

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2021 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru has commended the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole battling Boko Haram terrorists in the North East. Gen Attahiru made the commendation during an easter luncheon organized to the troops of the theatre at the Lt Col BU Umar Sports Complex at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. The COAS […]

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I have the vision to rebuild Army to formidable force, says COAS

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2021 0

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru, said his vision will rebuild the Nigerian Army into a formidable force that will defeat all adversaries. He made this pronouncement during the opening ceremony of the combined COAS First Quarter Conference and Nigerian Army Operations Retreat 2021 held at Army Headquarters Command Officers Mess 1, Abuja. […]

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End of insurgency in sight – Chief of Army Staf

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2021 0

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Sunday, assured that the war against insurgency would soon come to a successful end. Attahiru, who was visiting the troops of the Nigerian Army’s Sector 2 Operation Lafiya Dole in Damaturu, Yobe State, assured them that Boko Haram would be defeated soon. “We have come to […]

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We will not rest until Nigeria is safe for all – COAS

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that the Nigeria Army would remain on its feet in the battle against security challenges until Nigeria became safe for everyone. Buratai, represented by Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, Chief of Policy and Plan, Army Headquarters, stated this on Saturday during the Passing Out Parade of the […]

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The Continuous Success of The COAS and Why He Remains The Best For Now

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2020 0

It is no longer news that the COAS as the leader of the counter – insurgency operations, belongs to what is called the “strong breed.” Personally as an operative I do monitor various TV stations and each time the COAS appears on TV screens during interviews including the recent one he granted to educate the […]

Opinion

Buratai’s Soothing Balm And The Courage To Fight On

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2018 0

I am charmed by the courage, mien and resilience of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and leader of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai. The burden of leadership is quite hefty. Some Nigerians appear to be very angry at the b murder of some soldiers at Metele, in Guzamala LGA of Northern […]

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Buratai: Redefining The New Spirit of Service to Humanity

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

Lieutenant General Yusuf Tukur Buratai; When I heard he had been made the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigeria Army I knew we were in for a game changer. He first caught my attention when in May 2015 and upon assumption of office, President Buhari invigorated the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and […]

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Buratai’s Transparency Turned The Tide Against Boko Haram Terrorists — Researcher

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2018 0

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutnant General TY Buratai, has continued to receive commendations for his transparent handling of the war against terrorism in the country. The most recent of these commendations came from a researcher in conflict prevention and management, Dr. Ifure Ifure who has acknowleged that the transparency of the COAS is responsible […]

Opinion

Tukur Buratai: Reflecting on the counsel of a master strategist

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2018 0

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and leader of the counter-insurgency operations, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai is one enigmatic leader. He is passionate and tenaciously works according to his convictions on service to fatherland. Every day he steps out for his official assignments, he faces multiple risks of death from enemy camps, together with […]

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Group Commends the Nigerian Army for Hosting the 6th Edition of African Land Forces Summit

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2018 0

A Coalition of Pan-Nigeria Groups under the aegis of Odua Progressive Union(OPU), has commended and applauded the Nigerian army under the leadership of Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai, Chief of Army Staff, COAS, for the successful hosting of the African Land Forces Summit, 2018, with the theme: “Unity is Strength: Combating Africa’s Security Challenges”, a collaboration […]

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Farmers/Herders Crisis: Community Leader lambasts Benue ethnics’ groups over attack on Army Chief, Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2018 0

A community leader in Benue State, Chief John Apochi, has fired back at Benue clannish leaders over their recent attack on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai in the ongoing clashes between herders and farmers in the state. The tribal leaders of Benue state had recently slammed Buratai, who called for […]

Opinion

Understanding How Army Earned Buhari Global Accolades On Security

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

Armed local conflicts are difficult to manage in any part of the world. Countries which have had this unfortunate experience and eventually salvaged, reserve a special chapter in their history to recount the disgusting tales. African nations like Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda and hordes of others like Syria and Pakistan have gone through hell on earth. […]

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Nigeria Army inaugurates e-NAPS for ease in payment of salaries, allowances

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2018 0

In furtherance of the commitment of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai to promote personnel welfare, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army on Thursday updated and inaugurated the Electronic Nigerian Army Pay System (e-NAPS). Inaugurating the e-NAPS at the 81 Division Army Officers Mess in Victoria Island, Lagos, the COAS noted […]

Features

What Does Amnesty International Wants From The Nigerian Military?

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2018 0

According to Sir Winston Churchill “Do your worst and we will do our best “ The Nigerian Army had never had a good public image for several years until the present COAS, Lt Gen TY Buratai, took the mantle of leadership and the strong hold of Boko Haram at Sambisa forest ((camp zero) in Borno […]

Opinion

Nigerian Army and Buratai’s Insatiable Appetite For Fiscal Discipline

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2018 0

A most cardinal policy and principle of the President Muhammedu Buhari-led government right from inception is hinged on ensuring transparency and accountability in public governance. The idea was anchored on the concept of e-governance and domesticated by the Federal Ministry of Finance. All government MDAs were directed to take immediate steps in the implementation of

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Buratai and the human side of a military

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2018 0

Bad news spreads like wildfire. A growing body of evidence illustrates the human tendency to prioritize negative over positive news content. But why is this? “Humans may neurologically or physiologically predispose towards focusing on negative information because the potential costs of negative information far outweigh the potential benefits of positive information.”

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COAS, Buratai charges Army commands to sustain its operational successes

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai has Charged the various commands of the Nigerian Army especially “Operation Lafiya Dole “ to sustain the numerous successes being recorded by the Army across board on daily basis. The Army Chief stated this in a speech at the ongoing Chief of Army Staff Conference in […]

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Nigerian Army engages in massive infrastructural renovation

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai recently commissioned some newly completed projects meant to enhance the professionalism of personnel within the Nigeria Army. One of the commissioned projects was in Bonny Cantonment where the COAS commissioned the remodelled Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL) student’s hostel. The Chief of Army