The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged media practitioners in the country on responsible and balanced reporting on operations and activities of the Nigerian Army. Oluyede made the call in Enugu on Thursday in an address at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Quarterly Media Chat for the Fourth Quarter of 2024, … Read more
Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep regret over helping his late relative obtain the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form, saying that had he known the military career would end so tragically, he would not have facilitated the process. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to temporarily lead the Nigerian Army. This interim appointment follows the absence of the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is overseas receiving medical treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed immediate investigation into the claims of poor feeding of troops at the frontline in the North East Theatre of operations. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Nwachukwu … Read more
Troops killed 3 top Boko Haram commanders and 27 others in Borno. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a joint military operation involving air and ground components have killed three notorious Boko Haram terrorists, Khaids Abbah Tukur, Maimusari, and Bakura Jega, alongside their colleague-terrorists, numbering over 75, at Mantari in Gezuwa area of Bama local government … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Faruk Yahaya, has called on army personnel to be responsive and professional in the discharge of their duties. The COAS made the call during the Passing out Parade (POP) of 4,828 soldiers of the 81 Regular Recruit Intake on Saturday in Zaria Yahaya, who was the Special Guest … Read more
FRSC seeks stronger synergy with Nigerian Army to check traffic during the Yuletide season EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sought stronger synergy with the Nigerian Army (NA), to check traffic in all formations, especially during the nationwide end of the year patrol. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye … Read more
The Nigerian Army has revealed those behind South-East killings. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has claimed that the recent killings, arson, and destructions in the South-East region of the country were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). This … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more
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
arrangements are ongoing to build a state-of-the-art facility in the hospital for the production of prosthetics for personnel who lost their lower limbs in service to the nation. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has disclosed that all arrangements have been concluded for army personnel that required medical treatment abroad to be … Read more
The COAS congratulated the troops for the exploits and achievements so far in the country especially in quelling insurrection… The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Faruk Yahaya, has lauded troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for quelling insurrection and arson within the Southeast. Maj.Gen. Yahaya said this in an address at a … Read more
The Nigerian Army has made new appointments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Field Commanders and other key staff. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known via a statement on Saturday. … Read more
Yahaya gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the troops of Sector 3 OPHK/Multinational Joint Task Force in Monguno, fighting against Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP), Boko Haram and others. Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), to be decisive and alert against … Read more
The North-East insurgency has roiled on for over a decade, spearheaded by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and now ISWAP The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Farouk Yahaya on Saturday said the army is committed to ending the insurgency in the North-East. The COAS made the comment while on an operation visit to … Read more
President Buhari has disclosed the reason behind the appointment of Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff. The President, who justified his choice of appointing Yahaya after the appointment had forced … Read more
The logic is that it is an aberration for senior military personnel to take orders from their juniors. Following the appointment of Farouk Yahaya as Nigeria’s Chief Of Army Staff, the Nigeria Army has forced 29 Generals to compulsory retirement to balance the scales within the Army’s hierarchy. According to a report by Premium Times, … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has charged the new Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya to build on the legacy of his predecessor. EkoHotBlog reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has urged the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya to build on the legacy … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, approved the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Yahaya’s appointment follows the death of the immediate past COAS, Ibrahim Attahiru, who alongside 10 other military officers, died in the ill-fated Beechcraft 350 plane crash at the Kaduna International Airport on May 21. … Read more
President Buhari on Sunday directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast in all public buildings, facilities, and official residences… The national flag and other flags at the Presidential Villa in Abuja are currently flying at half-mast in line with a directive issued by President Muhammadu Buhari. This in honour of the late Chief … Read more