Two Years On, Still Massaging Insecurity
By Alabi Williams / 16 Jun 2025 That story of a retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, found dead after he was kidnapped from his home in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu, Kogi State,…
FOR THE RECORD: Promoted Senior Nigerian Army Officers 2024 (FULL LIST)
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted november 23th, 2024 The Nigerian Army has promoted 108 senior officers in 2024. Army spokesman Major General Onyema Nwachukwu announced this in…
BREAKING: Nigerian Army Promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels to Next Ranks
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted november 20th, 2024 There’s palpable excitement in the military family, as the Nigerian Army Council announced the promotion of senior officers to…
Notorious Cattle Herders Association Miyetti Allah’s President Arrested by Army
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted november 11th, 2024 The Nigerian Army has arrested Bello Bodejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), aka…
Nollywood Actress Princess Chineke Joins US Army
By Calista Oyeoba / Posted December 3, 2024 In a surprising career move, Nollywood actress and former beauty Queen Princess Chineke, has enlisted in the United States Army. Chineke, a…
SHOCKING: Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja Dies At 56
The presidency has officially announced the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who died at the age of 56. Lt. General Lagbaja, appointed…
MILITARY: Nigerian Army Declares 43 Soldiers AWOL
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted november 5th, 2024 The Nigerian Army has declared about 43 soldiers from the 403 Amphibious Brigade in Baga, Borno State, absent without…
PROFILE: Acting COAS, Major General Oluyede Assumes Office, Receives Army Command Flag, Seeks of Personnel
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted november 4th, 2024 Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede officially took over as Acting Chief of Army Staff today, November 1, 2024, at…
Maj. General Aligbe Charge Army Captains Taking Promotion Exam to Shun Malpractices
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted Ocotober 8th, 2024 Major General Kevin Aligbe, the Commander of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the Nigerian Army, has emphasized…
PHOTOS: South Africa Welcomes CDS, General Musa, Pledges Support for Joint Security Efforts.
The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on July 1, 2024, paid an official visit to the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF),…