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Nigerian Army redeploys 37 Generals

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6 years ago

July 14, 2020

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has approved new postings/deployment and appointments of 37 Generals and five Colonels to different formations and units in his effort to rekindle the spirit of professionalism in the Nigerian Army (NA).

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

In a story published by an online News medium NewsTunnel and obtained by Nigerian Tracker Colonel Musa said that the posting which was approved by Buratai was a routine/normal exercise intended to reinvigorate the system for greater professional effectiveness and efficiency.

The major highlights of the postings include – the postings and appointments of Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor from Defence Headquarters Department of Training and Operations to Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Minna as Commander.

Maj.-Gen. FO Agugo was redeployed from 6 Division NA Port Harcourt to Headquarters NA Signal Corps Apapa Lagos as Corps Commander Signals, while Maj.-Gen. M Mohammed was moved from Signal Corps Apapa Lagos to Office of the COAS as Special Adviser NA University Biu.

Also, Maj.-Gen. AM Dikko was moved from Administrative Staff College of Nigerian Badagry to NA Training Centre Kontagora as Commander, while Maj.-Gen. US Yakubu moves from Corps of Artillery Kontagora to Army Headquarters Abuja (AHQ) as Chief of Administration (Army).

Maj.-Gen. BO Sawyer moves from AHQ Department of Policy and Plans to NA Armour School Bauchi as Commandant, Maj.-Gen. IO Uzamere was redeployed from NA College of Logistics Lagos to AHQ as Chief of Logistics (Army).

Also, Maj.-Gen. JO Irefin has been redeployed from Headquarters 81 Division Lagos to Headquarters 6 Division Port Harcourt and appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), while Maj.Gen. JO Akomolafe moves from Headquarters NA Armour Corps Bauchi to DHQ Abuja as Chief of Defence Standards and Evaluatmove

Others according to Musa are Maj.-Gen. CO Ude from NA Resource Centre Abuja to DHQ as Chief of Defence Training and Operations, while Maj -Gen HR Momoh moves from Defence Space Administration Abuja to AHQ as Deputy Chief of Policy and Plans/ Director Special Duties, Policy and Plans.

Maj.-Gen. AT Hamman has been moved from DHQ to AHQ Garrison as Commander, Maj.- Gen. OA Akinyemi moves from Administrative Staff College of Nigeria to Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre Oshodi Lagos as Deputy Commandant.

Maj.-Gen. MH Magaji was redeployed from NA Amour School to Headquarters NA Armour Corps as Commander, while Maj.-Gen. MA Masanawa moves from DHQ to NA Ordinance School Lagos as Commandant.

Maj.-Gen. JI Unuigbe has been redeployed from AHQ Department of Logistics to DHQ Chief of Defence Logistics, Maj.-Gen JGK Myam the erstwhile Commander AHQ Garrison Abuja is now the Commander NA Corps of Artillery.

Also, Maj.-Gen. GA Umelo has been redeployed from AHQ Department of Training and Operations to Headquarters 81 Division as GOC, while Maj.-Gen. SE Udounwa moves from AHQ Department of Policy and Plans to Army War College Abuja as Commandant.

Maj.-Gen. MO Enendu from Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre moves to NA College of Logistics as Commandant, while Maj.-Gen. GS Abdullahi moves from DHQ to Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria as Director-General.

Maj.-Gen. BN Salami has been redeployed from NA School of Supply and Transport to Headquarters NA Corps of Supply and Transport as Commander.

Others affected are Maj.-Gen. FO Omoigui from AHQ Department of Training and Operations to Headquarters Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE Maiduguri as Deputy Theater Commander, while Maj.-Gen. IO Ehiorobo moves from NA School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to Headquarters NA as Commander, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Maj.-Gen. KI Mukhtar moves from AHQ Department of Administration to the Depot NA Zaria as Commandant, the erstwhile Commandant Army War College Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. C Ofoche has been redeployed to AHQ Department of Policy and Plans as Director Plans.

Maj.-Gen. AB Ibrahim was moved from AHQ Department of Training and Operations to Defence Space Administration as Director Support Services, while Brig.-Gen. IO Adewa was appointed as Acting Managing Director at NA Properties Limited.

Similarly, Brig.-Gen. KA Kazir has been posted from Headquarters NA Engineers to Headquarters 43 Engineers Brigade as Commander, while Brig.-Gen. MU Abdullahi moves from NA Intelligence and Cyber Warfare School to 58 Signal Brigade as Commander.

Brig.-Gen. MB Dala moves from Army Resource Centre to Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Minna as Director Exams, Brig.-Gen. BR Sinjen moves from Headquarters NA Corps of Artillery to AHQ Department of Training and Operations as Acting Director of Operations.

Also, Brig.-Gen. SI Igbinomwanhia was redeployed from 7 Division Garrison Maiduguri to AHQ Department of Training and Operations as Acting Director Campaign Plan, while Brig.-Gen. HG Tafida moves from AHQ Department of Logistics to NA School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering as Acting Commandant.

Brig.-Gen. AO Arogbofa moves from 102 Division Equipment Support to AHQ Department of Logistics as Acting Director Equipment Maintenance, Brig.-Gen. EC Lot from Land Forces Simulation Centre to Headquarters 52 Signal Brigade as Commander.

Others appointments according to Army spokesperson are, Col. B Sarki from Defence Intelligence College to 6 Military Intelligence Brigade as Acting Commander, while Col. KO Ogunsoya moves from DHQ to Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations as Chief of Staff.

While the erstwhile spokesperson for Multinational Joint Task Force Ndjamena, Col. Timothy Antigha moves to Defence Headquarters as Acting Executive Director Armed Forces Radio, Col. Mohammed Dole moves from Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations to Headquarters Multinational Joint Task Force Ndjamena as Military Public Information Officer.

Also, Col. AF Maimagani remains in Headquarters Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic) as Acting Director Chaplain.

According Musa, all the postings and appointments take effect from July 20, 2020.

“While wishing all the officers well in their respective appointments, the Chief of Army Staff enjoins them to take their new responsibilities/appointments seriously and discharge all duties professionally with utmost loyalty to the Nation and the Service,” he said.

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Nigeria, U.S. Inaugurates Defence Working Groups

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May 6, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups to strengthen security cooperation and address terrorism and regional instability.

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.

It said the inauguration, held under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, was aimed at enhancing institutional capacity and improving joint efforts to tackle evolving security challenges.

The head of the U.S. delegation, Cate Dave, said the initiative would support strategic planning and help deny terrorists safe havens.

He restated the importance of institutional development in achieving effective counterterrorism outcomes.

On his part, the leader of the Nigerian delegation, AVM Francis Edosa, described the partnership as critical to addressing security threats in Nigeria and the wider region.

Mr Edosa said the collaboration would focus on strengthening the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s warfighting capabilities and improving its responsiveness to security challenges.

He added that the initiative would help restore lasting peace and stability across the country.

Both sides underscored the need for practical outcomes, accountability and sustained collaboration to enhance security and regional stability.

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Family Holds 7th Day Remembrance for Late Hajiya Hajara Sulaiman

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1 hour ago

May 6, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

Family members, friends, and well-wishers have gathered to mark the seventh-day remembrance (Fidau) of Hajiya Hajara Sulaiman, a revered matriarch who passed away at the age of 98.

The solemn occasion, held in accordance with Islamic tradition, was filled with prayers and reflections on a life described by loved ones as devoted, impactful, and deeply rooted in faith. Quoting the Qur’anic verse, “Kullu nafsin za’iqatul maut” (Every soul shall taste death — Qur’an 3:185), family members were reminded of the inevitability of death and the importance of a righteous life.

Late Hajiya Hajara Sulaiman was remembered as a pillar of strength within her family and community. Known for her patience, wisdom, and unwavering faith, she played a guiding role in the lives of many. Her teachings emphasized love, respect, and consciousness of Allah—values her family says will continue to shape future generations.

Relatives described a profound sense of loss since her passing, noting that her absence has left a noticeable void in the home. Her voice, warmth, and presence, they said, are deeply missed. However, they also expressed gratitude for her long life and the peaceful manner in which she returned to her Creator.

She is survived by her children Ahmad Tijjani Inuwa, Bashir Muhammad Galadanchi, Ummukulsum Muhammad Inuwa, Imam Inuwa (Gwale), Sa’adatu Muhammad Inuwa, and Maimuna Muhammad Inuwa as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

During the remembrance, prayers were offered for her soul, asking Allah to forgive her shortcomings, grant her mercy, and admit her into Jannatul Firdaus. Among the supplications recited were: “Allahumma ighfir laha, warhamha, wa’afiha, wa’fu anha” (O Allah, forgive her, have mercy on her, grant her peace, and pardon her), and “Allahumma aj‘al qabraha rawdatan min riyadil jannah” (O Allah, make her grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise).

The family concluded the event with heartfelt prayers, expressing hope that her legacy of faith and kindness will endure. They affirmed that though she has passed on, her memory will continue to live in their hearts.

The statement was signed on behalf of the family by Imam Inuwa Gwale.

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Report: FCT Communities Decry Water Scarcity, Call for Intervention

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

According to Daily Trust, residents of communities along the Airport Road corridor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised alarm over persistent lack of access to potable water, describing the situation as a daily struggle.

Communities including Lugbe, Aco Estate, Goza, and Sauka say taps have remained dry for months, forcing households to depend on costly water vendors and unreliable boreholes while awaiting intervention from the FCT Water Board.

In Lugbe, one of the worst-hit areas, residents say they feel abandoned despite ongoing water projects across the capital.

Mrs. Grace Adebayo, a resident of Aco Estate, said her family now spends thousands of naira weekly on water.

“We are suffering in silence. The government keeps commissioning projects on television, but nothing is reaching us here,” she said.

A youth leader in Goza, who spoke anonymously, warned that the crisis is fueling water-borne diseases.

“Our children are falling sick because we rely on shallow wells,” he said.

Another resident, Olugbenga Ajayi, decried failed borehole projects in the area. “Landlords keep digging boreholes without success. It’s a waste of money. We are suffering and need government help,” he said.

In Sauka, residents expressed frustration that despite water pipelines running through their community, supply has yet to be extended to their homes.

The residents are calling on the FCT Water Board to urgently expand water distribution to the Airport Road axis, noting that reliance on private vendors is unsustainable.

“We pay taxes and deserve basic amenities like those in the city centre,” a Lugbe resident said.

Their plight contrasts with recent high-profile water projects by the FCT Administration. In June 2025, President Bola Tinubu commissioned the $470 million Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, facilitated by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who has repeatedly pledged to end water scarcity.

The administration also flagged off the rehabilitation of the Phase II Water Treatment Plant at Lower Usman Dam and the N90 billion Bwari Township Water Supply Project, aimed at improving water access across the territory.

While authorities recently attributed citywide shortages to a damaged pipeline caused by a private developer, residents along Airport Road insist their communities have long been neglected.

They warned that without urgent intervention, the worsening water crisis could further threaten public health and livelihoods.

The newspaper said that efforts to reach the FCT waterboard authorities were unsuccessful.