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Nigerian Army

Army arrests Miyetti Allah President, Badejo

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Army arrests Miyetti Allah President, Badejo

Soldiers from the 117 Guards’ Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Keffi, Nasarawa State, have arrested Bello Badejo, President of the Fulani socio-cultural organization Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Badejo was reportedly detained on Monday after an altercation between a retired soldier and Fulani pastoralists escalated, leaving the retired soldier with injuries. An official of … Read more

Oluyede officially assumes command as 24th COAS

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Oluyede officially assumes command as 24th COAS

The Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). NAN recalls that Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed … Read more