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Generals Irabor and Attahiru: From TRADOC To Becoming Service Chiefs, By Yushau A. Shuaib 5 min read Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor handed over to Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru as Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, in Maiduguri in 2017 The new service chiefs…should be aware that is not how long they are in office that really matters, but the swiftness of the sea-change in the impact that they bring to bear on Nigeria’s deeply deteriorating security situation, towards the reclama...

By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor General Ishola Williams retired as Commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the think-tank of the Nigerian Army. Before then, he was the Chief of Training, Operation and Plans (CTOP) at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). Since Williams retired from the military, he has been active in the anti-corruption sector, assuming, in the process, the headship of the global anti-corruption body, Transparency International, TI, Nigeria. In this interview, the forme...

TODAY January 26, 2021 Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Major-General Leo Irabor on his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, Okowa said that the sacrifices of the new Defence chief towards peace and progress of the nation, especially his acknowledged gallantry at assignments, were outstanding. He thanked Buhari for appointing an illustrious so...

7 TOPEKA, Kan. – The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command selected Sgt. Di Nong, a recruiter in the Wichita area for the Kansas Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Command, as the January 2021 Hero of the Month. Gen. Paul Funk, TRADOC commander, established the recognition as a way to reward extraordinary contributions of individuals from across active duty, National Guard, and reserve components. Although Nong has only been a recruiter for one year,...

Daily Post Nigeria Published Buhari had on Tuesday approved the resignation of the outgoing Service Chiefs. The president commended them, while accepting their immediate resignation and retirement from service. Buhari had applauded the immediate past Service Chiefs for their achievements in ensuring peace in Nigeria. Following their resignation, the president immediately appointed Maj Gen LEO Irabor, CDS, Maj Gen I Attahiru, Army, Rear Adm AZ Gambo, Navy, AVM IO Alao, Air Force. Below is the pr...

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Major-General Leo Irabor on his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said that the sacrifices of the new Defence chief towards peace and progress of the […]

Cheers, jeers, hope as new service chiefs take over On 2. Chief of Army Staff: Major-General I. Attahiru 3. Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo 4. Chief of Air Staff: Air-Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao *We hope new service chiefs’ll justify Buhari’s confidence in them — ACF *Nothing special — Afenifere *PANDEF lauds Buhari *APC expresses confidence in new service chiefs *PDP, Fayose want probe of ex-service chiefs By Kingsley Omonobi, Dapo Akinrefon, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Pet...

Channels Television     President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed new Service Chiefs following the resignation of the former officers. Major-General Leo Irabor replaced General Abayomi Olonisakin as Chief of Defence Staff; Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao replaced Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar as Chief of Air Staff; Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo replaced Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Chief of Naval Staff; while General Ibrahim Attahiru replaced Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf ...

Vanguard News Profiles of Nigeria’s new Service Chiefs On By Evelyn Usman After many years of outcry from citizens to sack service chiefs over worsening insecurity across the nation, Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in an unprecedented move accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service while naming new officers to take over. Chief of Defence Staff Major General Leo Irabor The new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Leo Irabor, w...

The governor said the appointment is an “elevated responsibility given to a deserving officer.” Governor Okowa made the assertion in a statement issued and signed by his Chief Press Secretary. He congratulated the new CDS for his sacrifices towards peace and progress of the nation, especially his acknowledged gallantry at assignments, were outstanding. Governor Okowa noted that Gen. Irabor possessed the requisite experience for his new job having served as Theatre Commander “Operation Laf...