Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its offensive against drug trafficking through Nigeria's inland waterways after its personnel intercepted a suspected narcotics consignment and arrested three suspected traffickers on the River Niger in Kogi State.

The postings, approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, affect some of the Army's critical operational theatres, formations, training institutions and strategic departments.

August 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu recently approved the creation of four new Divisions for the Nigerian Army as part of measures to boost the fight against insecurity in the country. This brings to 12 the number of...

July 26, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu’s approved expansion of the Nigerian Army divisional structure from eight to 12 formations and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel has continued to generate reactions from stakeholders. They hail the restructuring...

Largest Army Restructuring in Decades: President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions in a sweeping reform aimed at strengthening national defence and improving operational effectiveness. 28,000 New Soldiers Approved:...

Nigerian Army officially clears a Niger Republic camel herder of terrorism allegations after exhaustive intelligence investigations found no evidence linking him to Boko Haram, ISWAP or any other terrorist organisation. Operation HADIN KAI says the man was detained...

Family demands release of slain officer's body: Relatives of Lt. Ademe Isaac are insisting that the Nigerian Army release his remains for burial in Adamawa State. Army reportedly plans military burial in Ibadan: The family says military authorities...

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has recorded a major international academic and professional milestone as Colonel T.G. Ajato graduated with honours from the prestigious United States Army War College, emerging as one of the top-performing officers in...

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has announced that two high-ranking commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a suspected Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) specialist, voluntarily surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI...

May 18, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army on Monday honoured the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and troops wounded in action as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, presented Nigerian Army Personnel Insurance Cheques to families...