“People Are Asking Why Are We Not K!lling T3rrorists Even If They've K!lled Others. Well, Even In The Bible, The Prodigal Son Was Given A Second Chance, So We Should Give These T3rrorists Who Are Also Nigerians A Chance To Repent Rather Than Pushing Them To The Extreme By Thr3atening To K!ll Them” — President Tinubu's Chief Of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede

Security; CDS reassures Military’s Resolve To Restore Peace in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Armed Forces has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to professionalism and discipline, charging Troops in various Theatres of Operation to remain resolute in the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security in the Country.

The Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the assurance in a message to the Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector Two Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, during Christmas luncheon at Giginya Cantonment in Sokoto.

COAS DECORATES ARMY SPOKESPERSON AS COLONEL …Reaffirms Public Trust as a Strategic Enabler for Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu Nigerian Army Medal, on 9 December 2025, decorated the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, with the rank of Colonel in recognition of her steadfast dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army.

At a brief ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, the COAS commended Colonel Anele’s professionalism and unwavering commitment, charging the Directorate of Army Public Relations to sustain its efforts in projecting the Nigerian Army’s image responsibly and credibly.

Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, the COAS underscored the indispensable role of public trust in the success of military operations. He urged the Directorate of Army Public Relations to strengthen transparent, accountableand timely communication on the activities of the Nigerian Army, stressing that effective strategic communication remains vital in bolstering national confidence in the Armed Forces.

The Army Chief further tasked the Acting Director to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and loyalty, while mentoring her subordinates to enhance the overall effectiveness and capacity of the Directorate.

In her vote of thanks, Colonel Appolonia Anele expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the COAS for their visionary leadership, purposeful guidance and mentorship, which she described as instrumental to her career advancement.

The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including former Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd) mni; Colonel Mustapha Anka (Rtd) mni, senior officers serving and retired; alongside family members, friends and well-wishers.

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President Tinubu commends Nigeria's Armed Forces for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the gallantry of Nigeria's military on Sunday for responding swiftly to the request by the Government of Benin Republic to save its 35-year-old democracy from coup plotters who struck at dawn today.

Acting on two separate requests from the Government of Benin, President Tinubu first ordered Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to enter the country and take over the airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp where they had regrouped.

The Republic of Benin, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a Note Verbal, requested immediate Nigerian air support "in view of the urgency and seriousness of the situation and to safeguard the constitutional order, protect national institutions and ensure the security of the population."

In the second request, the authorities in Benin requested the deployment of Nigerian Air Force assets within Beninoise airspace for surveillance and rapid intervention operations under Benin-led coordination.

The Benin government also requested Nigerian ground forces, "strictly for missions approved by the Beninese Command authority in support of the protection of constitutional institutions and the containment of armed Groups."

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, said all the requests have been fulfilled, with Nigerian ground forces now in Benin.

"Ours is to comply with the order of the Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, President Tinubu," he said.

Constitutional order was upended in the Republic of Benin, Nigeria's neighbour, when some soldiers led by Colonel Pascal Tigri announced a coup on Sunday morning. The putschists seized the National TV and claimed they had toppled President Patrice Talon and suspended all democratic institutions.

It took some hours before the government's loyal forces, assisted by Nigeria, took control and flushed out the coup plotters from the National TV.

In his remarks after the restoration of the democratic and constitutional order, President Tinubu saluted the Nigerian armed forces for standing firm as a protector and defender of democracy.

“Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin on the invitation of the government. Our armed forces acted within the ambit of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. They have helped stabilise a neighbouring country and have made us proud of their commitment to sustaining our democratic values and ideals since 1999. Nigeria stands firmly with the government and people of the Republic of Benin."

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President

(Information and Strategy)

December 7, 2025

ARMED FORCES LEADERSHIP SOLIDIFIES JOINT OPERATIONS UNDER NEW DEFENCE MINISTER

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, joined the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and other Service Chiefs at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja.

Tinubu Donates N200m to Nigerian Legion, Calls for Stronger Support for Military Personnel and Families of Fallen Heroes




President Bola Tinubu has pledged N200 million to the Nigerian Legion during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Launch at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Emphasizing his administration’s commitment to the welfare of serving soldiers, injured personnel, and families of fallen heroes, Tinubu urged government institutions, private organizations, and citizens to support the Legion’s humanitarian mission.

Other notable donations included N100 million from the National Assembly and N20 million from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Tinubu praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their courage and significant gains in combating insecurity, including the surrender of insurgents, the neutralization of terrorist leaders, and improved maritime security.

The President reaffirmed ongoing reforms to enhance troop welfare, including upgraded barracks, improved healthcare systems, and modernized pension verification. The Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, called on Nigerians to back the emblem appeal, stressing national gratitude for the sacrifices of soldiers. Armed Forces Remembrance Day is celebrated annually on January 15 to honor fallen and living heroes.



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Ndume Compares Troops’ Wage To Neighbour Nations, Advocates Better Pay.

Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has tasked the newly installed Chief of Defence Staff, Lt-General Olufemi Oluyede and the Service Chiefs to push for better remuneration for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to boost their motivation.

According to The Nation, Ndume advised in a statement in Abuja following the decoration of the new service chiefs with their new ranks by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

General Oluyede and three other service chiefs were screened and confirmed for appointment by the Senate on Wednesday.

Ndume said, “I have identified four pillars that would make our military formidable at all times and keep security threats at bay.

“This is what I have tagged as TEAM. The first is Training, second is Equipment, Ammunition and Motivations in that order.”

The annual budget of the Armed Forces and Other Security forces should be in the First Line Charge, and it shouldn’t be discretionary. They should be front-loaded,” he added.

Presidency Explains Sack of Defence Chief, Others, Says Move Is Routine.

The Presidency has clarified that the removal of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other service chiefs is a routine exercise aimed at strengthening national security.

Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare stated this in an interview with DAILY POST on Friday, following President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of the new security appointments earlier in the day.

General Musa has been replaced by Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff. Other appointments include Major General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. Major General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.

Dare explained that such changes are within the President’s constitutional powers as Commander-in-Chief.

“This is routine, meant to boost security across the nation. The Commander-in-Chief can at any time make these changes to both ministerial and service chiefs. In the same way, commanding officers of mechanized divisions can be moved or removed,” he said.

The reshuffle in the military hierarchy comes amid unverified rumours of a possible coup, which both the Presidency and the Nigerian Army have dismissed as false.

Over 50 Generals To Go As Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sacked the service chiefs and appointed their replacements.

The statement announcing their removal, signed by the special adviser to the president on media and public communication, Sunday Dare, said the action was taken in furtherance of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the national security architecture.

The President appointed former Army Chief, General Olufemi Oluyede, as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.

The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshal S. K. Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E. A. P. Undiendeye, retains his position.

President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and the other service chiefs for their patriotic service and dedicated leadership.
The President urged the newly appointed service chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them and to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance, and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement said.
Those sacked with General Musa are the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar.

LEADERSHIP Weekend reports that yesterday’s changes mark the second major reshuffle of the military high command since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.
Yesterday’s change comes amid growing public outcry as the country continues to battle terrorism, banditry, and other forms of violent crime across several regions.

General Musa and those asked to leave with him had been in office since June 2023 and oversaw several major operations against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed bandits in the North-East and North-West.
Security analysts are unanimous that their tenure recorded significant gains.

Despite that, continued attacks and killings in different parts of the country had fuelled calls for a change in strategy and leadership.

The changes also came a few days after widespread rumours of an attempted coup to unseat President Tinubu surfaced in the media.

Though the Defence Headquarters denied it, saying there was no such attempt, yesterday’s sacking of the

service chiefs may lend credence to the alleged coup plot.

“Their sacking is as a result of losing the loyalty of those working with them. When a commander loses the loyalty of his men, then there is no need for him to remain the commander,” a security officer told one of our correspondents.

STRENGTHENING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHITECTURE

I have approved changes in the hierarchy of our Armed Forces to further strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture. General Olufemi Oluyede is appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff, while Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence.

I thank General Christopher Musa and the outgoing Service Chiefs for their selfless service and dedicated leadership, and I charge the new Service Chiefs to deepen professionalism, vigilance, and unity within our Armed Forces as they serve our nation with honour.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Just in: President Tinubu fires service chiefs, retains Chief of Defence Intelligence in new shake-up.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, making key appointments across the armed forces while retaining the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, despite widespread calls for his removal.

The restructuring, described as part of efforts to reinforce the nation’s security framework, saw General Olufemi Oluyede appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu now serves as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes office as Chief of Naval Staff.

According to a statement issued on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, will continue in his current role, and the police leadership remains unchanged.

President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff and other departing Service Chiefs for their contributions to national security. He urged the new appointees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.

“All appointments take immediate effect,” the statement concluded.

TRADOC Nigerian Army Hosts 2025 Research and Development Conference

The Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) held its 2025 Research and Development Conference at Minna Military Cantonment, Niger State. The two-day event, themed “Research and Development: A Paradigm for Doctrinal Guidance in Contemporary Operational Environment,” focused on advancing military capacity through innovation and collaboration.

Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, stressed the importance of adopting modern technologies and inter-agency cooperation for conflict management and peacekeeping, while commending the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for his support.

Chief of Research and Development, Major General Aminu Chinade, urged participants to engage fully, noting the role of R&D in national transformation. The conference featured expert presentations, inter-agency participation, and paper sessions. Guest lecturers received plaques of appreciation, and a group photograph concluded the event.

News Brief: Army Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Soldiers’ Welfare

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian soldiers and their families, describing it as a top priority under his leadership.

Oluyede made the remarks at the end of a three-day operational visit to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army 6 Division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The visit, he said, was aimed at assessing operational readiness, interacting with troops, and engaging stakeholders in the Niger Delta.

He noted that welfare remains critical to maintaining morale and operational effectiveness, promising to address challenges within available resources, with Federal Government support.

During the tour, the Army Chief commissioned multiple projects, including a new 6 Division Administration Building, a filling station, the Headquarters 6 Division Extension, Python Harmony House, a Guard Room, two blocks of Corporal Below Quarters, renovated family quarters, and remodelled facilities at 29 Battalion and Elele Barracks.

Oluyede assured that the Nigerian Army would continue to build on its operational successes nationwide.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Nigerian Army has relocated its Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State.

~ The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. -Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has disclosed

Army Chief Orders Investigation into Viral Video on Alleged Poor Feeding of Troops.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered a full investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian soldiers complaining about inadequate food supplies from their commanders.

In the video, some troops are seen displaying food items allegedly sent to them by higher authorities, expressing dissatisfaction with both the quality and quantity provided.

Reacting to the footage, Lt-Col Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, said the incident is being taken seriously. She noted that while the full context and authenticity of the video are still being verified, the Army is committed to addressing the matter thoroughly.

“Accordingly, the COAS has directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident,” she said. “Consistent with his dedication to transparency and accountability, the findings of the probe will be made public once concluded."

Lt-Gen. Oluyede reaffirmed that troop welfare remains his top priority, aligning with his leadership philosophy: “To Consolidate the Transformation of the Nigerian Army Towards Bequeathing a Well-Motivated and Combat-Ready Force that can Effectively Discharge its Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint and Multi-Agency Environment.”

He also emphasized the recently launched “Soldier First” concept, which focuses on the well-being, dignity, and combat readiness of soldiers, along with support for their families.

The Army urged personnel to report grievances through established internal channels, stressing that airing complaints on unauthorized platforms, especially concerning operational matters is against military ethics and discipline.

Nigerian Soldiers Complain of Poor Feeding — Army Chief Orders Immediate Probe


“We’re hungry, this is not what we signed up for!” — A viral video showing Nigerian soldiers voicing anger over poor feeding conditions has triggered national concern.

In response, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, demanding answers from the operational commanders responsible.

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As the Federal Government battles to tackle emerging and contemporary security challenges confronting the nation, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has charged new recruits of the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State, to remain prepared to fight terrorism and insurgency in the country.

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, following a surge in deadly attacks by suspected herders and armed militia groups that have left hundreds dead in recent weeks.

Military sources confirmed that Oluyede departed Abuja on Tuesday morning, accompanied by top officers from Army Headquarters, to conduct an on-the-spot assessment and coordinate a response to what local officials have described as near-daily assaults on rural communities.

“The Chief of Army Staff has ordered the deployment of additional troops to Benue to confront the attackers and restore order,” a senior military officer told AFP on condition of anonymity.

The violence, which has raged across parts of the central Nigerian state, has seen villages burned, homes destroyed, and scores of civilians killed or injured. Officials say over 300 people have been killed in the past two months alone.