COAS Names Office Complex After Late Attahiru

Yahaya said that the move was to honour Attahiru for his contributions and sacrifice towards uplifting the Nigerian Army. Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has named a new office complex after the late COAS, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. The office accommodation is situated at the Headquarters of Joint Task Force, North East, … Read more

DHQ Speaks On Alleged Retirement Of Generals To Pave Way For New Army Chief

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“At this point, no retirements have been authorised by the military high command.” The defence headquarters has reacted to purported retirement of senior army officers following the appointment of Farouk Yahaya as chief of army staff. The military refuted reports that Yahaya appointment has spurred mass retirement in the Nigerian Army. Bernard Onyeuko, DHQ spokesperson, … Read more

Army Chief: Why Buhari Has Not Appointed Attahiru’s Successor

AIB, Army Chief: Why Buhari Has Not Appointed Attahiru's Successor

“One of the latest names is Major General Jamil Sharham” The appointment of a replacement for the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru is being stalled by some consideration. The factors causing the delay include the experience, competence, tribe and region of the incoming successor. It is believed the presidency is … Read more

JUST IN: Buhari Meets Tinubu, Akande, Other APC Leaders In Aso Rock

JUST IN: Buhari Meets Tinubu, Akande, Other APC Leaders In Aso Rock

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and other leaders of the party in South-West have visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency made the visit of the former Lagos State Governor and other APC chieftains known in a tweet on Tuesday. The National Leader … Read more

Attahiru: Niger President Bazoum Telephones Buhari

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He prayed to Almighty Allah to repose the souls of the deceased  President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru. Attahiru and other military officers died on Friday in an air crash near the Kaduna airport. Bazoum … Read more

Attahiru: Reps Urge FG To Investigate Military Aircraft Crashes

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“Gen. Attahiru and the other officers were very courageous and patriotic soldiers” The minority caucus in the house of representatives has enjoined the federal government to order a comprehensive probe into spate of military aircraft crashes in the country. Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, and 10 other officers died on Friday in an air … Read more

Site Of Late COAS, Attahiru Ibrahim, Plane Mishap Cordoned Off

AIB, Site Of Late COAS, Attahiru Ibrahim, Plane Mishap Cordoned Off

All the passengers aboard the military plane were killed in the crash. Military authorities have blocked members of the public from gaining access to the site of plane crash involving the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru. Attahiru, alongside other senior military officers, died in an ill-fated flight in Kaduna on Friday. However, … Read more

Why It’s Difficult For Military To Address Insecurity – Army Chief

Army, Lt.-Gen. Attahiru Ibrahim, Igboho, Army

We need more funds to tackle insecurity Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, says the military is underfunded, stressing that it needs adequate and improved funding to ensure optimal performance and tackle the menace of insecurity that plagues the country. Ekohotblog reports Attahiru said and dearth of required resources and paucity of funds had become … Read more