archiveBrigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu

The Nigerian Army and its Turkish counterpart have pledged to strengthen bilateral relations through their Defence Industrial Corporations in an effort to tackle terrorism. This was disclosed today Thursday, October 19, 2023, when the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Ambassador Bayraktar explained, that like Nigeria, Turkiye is confronted with challenges of insecurity, especially international terrorism, adding that the two countries have a lot to share. The Diplomat pointed out,...

In a thought-provoking Graduation Lecture held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has advocated for pivotal roles for citizens in safeguarding critical national assets. The Army Chief made the clarion call at a lecture, organized to mark the graduation of participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 7/23.  Elucidating further, he stated that, "The People are the first protectors of critical national assets." His statement underscores the indispensable role of the citizenry in ensuring...

…INTERCEPT BOATS, VEHICLE LADEN WITH ILLEGAL OIL PRODUCTS Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) in synergy with personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have continued to crack down on saboteurs of Nigeria's oil sector in Southern Nigeria. Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, on Monday, said the Troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion conducting anti-oil theft operations on Saturday, September 2, 2023, cracked down on oil thieves' camps in Owahwa Creek in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state. “In the...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed its willingness to partner with the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in fighting terrorism and violent extremism. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja gave the assurance on Thursday, August 31, 2023, when he received the Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, and his delegation at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.  In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Chief said the partnership with UNOCT is crucial at this time...

In the unrelenting effort by the troops of the Nigerian Army to clear remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) enclaves in Borno and contiguous states; Troops of 144 Battalion have successfully rescued 25 hostages held captive by BHTs. Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, on Monday, said the gallant troops in conjunction with Hybrid Force, extricated 14 hostages in a clearance operation at Gobara village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The rescued persons include six women and...

The Nigerian Army (NA) and the British Government have expressed readiness to strengthen ties on personnel training and equipment acquisition. The resolution was reached today Wednesday, August 23, 2023, when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja received in audience, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Armed Forces and Veterans, Mr James Steven Heappey and his entourage at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.   Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, the COAS stated that the collaboration will provide the opportunity for the...

…ASSURES GOVERNOR, SULTAN OF EFFORTS TO SURMOUNT SECURITY CHALLENGES The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army (NA), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has inaugurated the newly constructed 8 Division Headquarters Complex in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto, today August 14, 2023. Speaking at the ceremony, the COAS congratulated officers, soldiers, and civilian staff of the Division for the befitting Divisional Headquarters building, with state-of-the-art facilities to provide a conducive working environment for them. The COAS, in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, urged the beneficiaries...

All roads led to Sokoto, the capital city of Sokoto state in North West Nigeria on Saturday, August 12, 2023, as the cream of the society, from all works of life, made their way to the seat of the caliphate to honour an illustrious and accomplished son of Sokoto, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya rtd CFR, Zaruman Sokoto, Dike Ogu of Imo. Gen. Yahaya retired from active military service on June 23, 2023, when he formally handed over the mantle of leadership and command of the Nigerian Army to the incumbent...

...SAYS IT'S ROUTINE IN NA The Nigerian Army has, again corrected wrong insinuations about voluntary retirement or discharge from the Nigerian Army by personnel, saying that it is routine in the force. The army was reacting to a publication by an online media, Sahara Reporters that the resignation of 25 soldiers was hinged on corruption. According to a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Thursday in Abuja, said that the Nigerian Army is compelled to respond to insinuations in a publication by Sahara...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has resolved to strengthen its partnership with Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) for a formidable communication infrastructure. This resolution was reached on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja received the management team of NIGCOMSAT, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Tukur Lawal at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the COAS appreciated the enduring collaboration between the Nigerian Army (NA) and NIGCOMSAT. He revealed...