Tag: COAS

Nigeria may break up in 2022, ECOWAS sets date for suit against FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory that make up Nigeria, these are the top news that should not escape your attention. Reps to screen Yahaya for confirmation…

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Chief Kindness Officer: Garba Shehu on Buhari’s absence at late COAS funeral | The #YNaijaCover

The furore over President Muhammadu Buhari's absence at the funeral ceremony of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Saturday, is yet to settle. Although loyalists…

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Army Chief, Buratai begins training with troops in Yobe

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday met with troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni/Yadi, Yobe and launched special training with troops of the Nigerian Army…

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Thank you. Now listen up | BBOG responds to Lai Mohammed’s letter

by Isime Esene Former Minister of Education and Convener of the Bring Back Our Girls group, Oby Ezekwesili has demanded an apology from the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai…

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Army will take over Calabar on Wednesday – Here’s why

The Nigerian Army has urged residents in Calabar, Cross River State not to panic over the large movement of troops within the metropolis, ahead of the visit of the Chief of…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor 1. Sheriff-led faction attempts to stop PDP convention The Ali Modu Sheriff-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party will appear before a Federal…

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Just In: EFCC seals off company connected to Buratai’s Dubai properties

The First Group Company, the firm which allegedly sold the N120 million Dubai properties connected to Chief Of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has been sealed by the EFCC.…

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Buratai pays surprise visit to Army camp, breaks fast with troop in their trenches

In a display of Comradery, The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on Sunday, paid a surprise visit to officials of the Nigerian Army posted in Konduga, Northeast.  Buratai, who…

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Coup plot: Military monitoring phones, text of officers

Following the allegation that some officials of the Nigerian military were plotting a coup, the military has began tapping the telephone conversation and text messages of its members in an…

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Just In: Court grants ex-Airforce boss, Amosu N500m bail

Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Amosu is expected to part with N500 million to secure…

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The Nigerian Army says nobody is plotting coup against President Muhammadu Buhari, as alleged by some militants | YNaija.com

FG secretly investigates and ‘clears’ Army boss, Buratai of corruption [DETAILS]

Following accusations of corruption leveled against the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the federal government is said to have investigated and cleared him of any corrupt…

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‘Nigerians should reject this sad tale of lies, siege on their conscience’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that its officials diverted funds intended for the fight against terrorism. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday, the Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre…

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‘There can’t be zero violence in the North East’ – Chief of Air Staff

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, said on Tuesday, that violence cannot be completely eradicated in the North East region of the country. During his visit to the…

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‘Boko Haram members are surrendering in large numbers’ – Airforce boss

According to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, Boko Haram militancy will soon be a thing of the past as a large number of the sect members…

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Ihejirika, Minimah, Dambazzau, 292 others summoned over arms deal

In continuation of its ongoing probe into the procurement of arms by the Nigerian military from 2007 to 2015, the Presidential Committee on Defence Equipment Procurement has extended its investigation…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Subsidy, going, going…| Oshiomhole, the spiritual master| Trump soars to new pathetic heights | More stories

FG to withdraw subsidy in 2016, petrol to sell at N97. This Day FG assures youths of job creation. Leadership Dasuki arraigned again, Dokpesi granted bail. This Day Oshiomhole goes…

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Buratai says war against Boko Haram exposed flaws in Nigerian army

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai has said that the current fight against Boko Haram has exposed some flaws in the army. Buratai said this during a keynote address at…

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50 more Generals to go as new Service Chiefs takes over

by Oke Efagene Following the appointment of new Service Chiefs by President Goodluck Jonathan, after the retirement of the former ones, Generals in the Army and their equivalent in the…

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Why Jonathan sacked military service chiefs

by 'Jola Sotubo The sack of Nigeria's military heads was announced today by Reuben Abati, President Goodluck Jonathan's adviser on media and publicity. Mr. Abati also announced the replacements for…

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For the Record: Pres. Jonathan approves change in military high command (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved the country's service chiefs of their appointments and named their replacements. The move was made effective today and announced by the president's…

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Just In: Jonathan sacks military chiefs, appoints replacements (READ)

by 'Jola Sotubo   President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the heads of Nigeria's armed forces and appointed new ones. This development was disclosed by the President's Special Adviser on Publicity…

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Army evicts civilians from barracks, as Boko Haram express solidarity with global jihadists

The military has commenced the mass eviction of civilians from barracks across the country, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, said on Thursday. The eviction of non-soldiers from  barracks…

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