The Nigerian Army officially transitioned to new leadership on Monday with the symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters, marking the assumption of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede’s appointment followed the tragic death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, and was approved by President … Read more
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially opened online applications for the 77th Regular Course, offering both male and female Nigerian candidates the opportunity to enroll in military and academic training programs. Applications, which started on November 6, 2024, will remain open until April 30, 2025. Successful candidates will undergo five years of academic and … Read more
A delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf, announced on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This announcement was made during a condolence visit to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in … Read more
Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His death comes less than a year after his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant loss to the nation’s military leadership. Lagbaja’s death is the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 15 senior officers from its Artillery Corps, marking a notable transition in its leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the retirees include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals, all of whom played pivotal roles in providing artillery firepower support to frontline forces throughout their careers. The retirement ceremony … Read more
The Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) Interview for the 76 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) was conducted from June 22 to August 3, 2024. The names of successful candidates are listed below and can also be accessed on the NDA official website: www.nda.edu.ng. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the successful candidates are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following closed-door talks between President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Tinubu has agreed to entertain a request to halt the merging of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, with the Nigerian Defence Academy, Abuja. “So I have seen … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, on Monday, urged residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya and Afaka general areas not to panic over its scheduled shooting exercise. According to a statement by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, the exercise is for the Army cadets of 71 Regular Course of the … Read more
Application for Admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy NDA 74th Regular Course – Lagosians advised to apply EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagosians have been called to apply for the ongoing Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, online application for admission into its 74th Regular Course (Degree Programme) which has been on since Monday 25 October 2021 … Read more
Two military officers were killed and another abducted during the attack on the defence academy EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has said that he was embarrassed that the army did not foresee the NDA attack. “Nigerian Defence Academy is not a place where we could think that … Read more
Musa Auwal said, “If the Nigerian Defence Academy could be attacked, that means no body is safe. We need fervent prayer in this country.” Reactions are pouring in from Nigerians over the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA by bandits. EkoHotBlog had earlier reported how bandits broke into the Afaka barracks of the NDA … Read more
A reliable source within the barracks told our correspondent that security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to stop the bandits from escaping with the officers. Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer. The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped … Read more