Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has announced a major overhaul of the country’s military leadership, appointing new service chiefs in a move aimed at
The changes, effective immediately, come amid escalating threats from Islamist insurgencies in the northeast, armed banditry in the northwest, and separatist unrest in the southeast
Tinubu praised the outgoing chiefs for their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership
urging the new appointees to “justify the confidence reposed in them” by upholding professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces.
second major military reshuffle under Tinubu’s administration signals a renewed commitment to tackling Nigeria’s complex security challenges. The move follows recent allegations of a coup plot leading to the detention of 20 military officers, and growing public frustration over economic hardship.
The new leadership is expected to prioritize operational efficiency, internal discipline, and regional cooperation to restore stability. As Nigeria braces for heightened security measures, citizens await tangible results