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  1. Olufemi Oluyede Confirmed as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff

    Nigeria Olufemi Oluyede Confirmed as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff

    The House of Representatives has confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria's new Chief of Army Staff, following his appointment by President Tinubu. Oluyede's confirmation follows a screening by the Joint Committee on Army and Defense after serving as Acting COAS. He replaces Taoreed Lagbaja, who...
  2. President Tinubu Honors Late Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja, Postpones FEC Meeting

    Nigeria President Tinubu Honors Late Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja, Postpones FEC Meeting

    President Bola Tinubu has postponed this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting in honor of the late Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff. Lagbaja passed away on November 5, 2024. Flags nationwide will be flown at half-staff for seven days in his honor. President...
  3. Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: 9 Key Facts About the Late Chief of Army Staff

    Nigeria Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: 9 Key Facts About the Late Chief of Army Staff

    Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, passed away at 56 on November 5, 2024, after a brief illness. Appointed in 2023, he had a distinguished military career, leading key operations like Operation Lafiya Dole. He is survived by his wife and two children. Lt...
  4. COAS Taoreed Lagbaja: Nigerian Army Debunks News of Death

    Nigeria COAS Taoreed Lagbaja: Nigerian Army Debunks News of Death

    The Nigerian Army has dismissed rumors of Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja's death as fake news. While he is critically ill and receiving treatment abroad, the Army has also retired 15 generals from the Artillery Corps during a recent ceremony in Kaduna. The Nigerian Army has...
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    Metro Army Chief Dismisses Report Of Alleged Massacre Of Children By Soldiers - Channels TV

    https://www.channelstv.com/2023/03/26/army-chief-dismisses-report-of-alleged-massacre-of-children-by-soldiers/
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    Metro Nigerian army running secret mass abortion programme – Reuters - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/nigerian-army-running-secret-mass-abortion-programme-reuters/
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    Metro ‘I know you can end Boko Haram without foreign support’ — Buratai writes troops - The Cable

    Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, says he is confident that troops in the north-east will end Boko Haram insurgency soon. In a statement issued by Sagir Musa, army spokesman, on Friday, Buratai also reminded the troops that they have done it before, and that “they will do it again without any...
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    Metro Buratai: We’ve tamed insecurity… some people just playing politics – TheCable

    Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, says the military has recorded “great success” in the fight against insecurity. Speaking when he visited the troops stationed at 1 division super camp in Kuyello, Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state on Monday, Buratai said the military had...
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    Metro Buratai blames soldiers for Boko Haram attacks – TheCable

    Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has attributed some attacks on military bases to insufficient commitment of soldiers. The Nigerian army has suffered many attacks from the Boko Haram sect, especially in Borno, in recent times. Just last week, insurgents hit a military formation in the state...
  10. Nigeria Political News

    Politics ‘Defeated Politicians In 2019 Elections Sponsoring Bandits, Herdsmen As Revenge’ Says Buratai – Sahara Reporters

    Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai The Nation The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai on Wednessday said the army has strong evidence against politicians sponsoring bandits, kidnapping and other forms of criminality in the country. Lt. Gen. Buratai stated this while...
  11. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Buratai says Boko Haram activities now restricted – Newtelegraph

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Boko Haram terrorists are being contained with the recent renewed joint military offensive against them in Northern Borno and border areas. Buratai said the offensive had pushed them to the remote Islands on the Lake Chad Read more...
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    Metro 'Its time to speak out rather than committing suicide' - Nigerian soldier shot by Boko Haram terrorists in 2015 cries for help - Linda Ikejis Blog

    A Nigerian soldier, Obi Peter who was shot by Boko Haram terrorists in 2015 has taken to Facebook to cry for help saying he feels 'rejected and abandoned'. Read his very touching story below.... Time to speak out rather than committing suicide I am Obi Peter, a Nigerian soldier shot by Boko...
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    Politics We are bound to obey Buhari, Buratai replies Atiku – TheCable

    Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, says the army is bound to obey orders from constituted authorities, dismissing Atiku Abubakar’s call for the military not to obey President Muhammadu Buhari. On Monday, Buhari directed security operatives to deal ruthlessly with those who might want to snatch...
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    Metro Return to your communities, Buratai tells IDPs – Punch Newspapers

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai has called on displaced people in Borno North to return home to restart their lives as their communities are now safe and secured. Buratai made the call at the inauguration of nine gunboats for the Amphibious Task Force Detachment at … Read...
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    BREAKING: Buhari meets Army Chief, says commitment to security total – Punch Newspapers

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors inside the President’s office, centred on efforts being made by Army authorities to restore peace …...
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    Metro Sambisa forest to become tourist attraction soon – Buratai – PM NEWS Nigeria

    Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says Nigerian Army will work with National Park Service and Borno Government to revive Sambisa forest to attract tourists into the country. Buratai said this....... Read more via PM NEWS Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2qXDYlb Get More Nigeria...
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    Politics 2019: Buratai sets up standing court martial for officers exposed to politicians - vanguard Ng

    As activities for the 2019 general elections gather steam, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Tukur Buratai, has ordered the setting up of a standing special court martial to try senior army officers found complicit in favouring political groups and showing partisanship to politicians...
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    Metro A kingdom and an army of occupation –

    Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI The land dispute between the people of Uvwie kingdom in Effurun, Delta State and the Nigerian Army is stoking new tension in the oil city.As both parties dig in their heels, residents are fearful of the … Get More...
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    Buratai Storms Sambisa Forest And Orders His Men To Capture BH Leader Shekau Dead Or Alive...

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has again charged troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, the factional leader of the Boko Haram terrorists group, alive or dead. The charge comes six months after Buratai gave his men a 40-day ultimatum to arrest the Boko Haram leader, … Read more...
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    Metro “Boko Haram Insurgents Have Been Defeated” - Army Chief, Burutai Declares

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, declared Sunday that Boko Haram insurgents have been defeated by troops in the northeast. Buratai made the declaration at a special service to commemorate the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at ST Bartholomew’s Military Church...
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