Army Chief Waidi Shaibu rallies troops for decisive North-East offensive against Boko Haram and ISWAP, promising improved welfare and support.

President Bola Tinubu’s dismissal of the nation’s top military chiefs on Friday, October 24, 2025, paved the way for the

Speaking shortly after the prayer service at the Mogadishu Cantonment Mosque, Lt. Gen Shaibu described the late Gen Lagbaja as "a patriotic and selfless officer who made immense contributions to the defence and security architecture of Nigeria".

The Nigerian government announced on Friday a major shake-up of its top military commanders, replacing the chief of defence staff as well as those of the army, navy and air force.Oluyede had been serving as chief of army staff since last year.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to command, staff, and training

President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared that he changed the nation’s service chiefs as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Naija News reports that President Tinubu made the revelation in a statement shared via his 𝕏 account.

A former Chief of Army Staff has accused the US of a plan to establish a military base in Nigeria. Donald Trump is accusing Nigeria of persecuting Christians.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, directing him to “take a bow” and assume office

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), has raised concerns that President Donald Trump of the United States may be seeking an