Over 120 major-generals, brigadiers, colonels, lieutenants, captains and others  have been ordered to proceed on compulsory retirement, or be summarily retrenched by the Nigerian Army. The exercise is said to be in accordance with the Public Service Rules and the Armed Forces of Nigeria Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service, 2017 (Revised). Mainly affected by the exercise were those who …

The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers from Brigadier General to Major General; and Colonel to Brigadier General. In the development, 52 Brigadier Generals were elevated to Major General, while 70 Colonels are now Brigadier Generals. In a statement on Friday, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said that the promotion was in …

The Nigerian Army has produced pamphlets to guide the conduct of its personnel during the 2023 general elections.  During the graduation of the third quarter courses of the institute in Ilorin at the weekend, the Commandant of the Nigeria Army Institute of Science Education and Technology, Major General Bello Alhaji Tsoho said: “The Nigeria Army has already proactively mass-produced pamphlets …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-General Faruk Yahaya has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of its retired and discharged personnel. In a good message delivered on his behalf at the send-off ceremony and regimental dinner night for 14 retired officers of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, General Yahaya said the occasion was conceived out …