Olufemi Oluyede
NigeriamilitaryMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede is a prominent Nigerian military officer currently serving as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army. He has been at the forefront of various military operations and reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Army. Recently, he was in the news due to warnings issued by the Nigerian Army regarding impersonators on social media claiming to be him, highlighting the ongoing issue of fraud and deception targeting unsuspecting individuals.
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The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, announced the deployment of special forces to Oyo State.
10 LGAs Around National Park Under LockdownNigeria· 2026-06-24
Gen Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria who attended the military cooperation talks.
Nigeria, US Discuss Military Cooperation & Joint ExercisesNigeria· 2026-02-09
Gen Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria.
Tinubu & US AFRICOM Chief Hold Nigeria-US Security TalksNigeria· 2026-02-09
General Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Defence Staff.
Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso RockNigeria· 2026-02-08
Gen Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Defence Staff.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
General Olufemi Oluyede has called for unity and a renewed commitment to national progress in his Christmas message to Nigerians and the Armed Forces.
CDS Pledges Better Troops Welfare in Christmas MessageNigeria· 2025-12-24
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has called on officers, soldiers, and their families to recommit themselves to national service and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges.
Army Chief Urges Unity, Prioritizes Troop WelfareNigeria· 2025-06-28
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede praised the retirees for their dedication.
542 Military Retirements in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-19
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Army Staff present at the strategic engagement meeting regarding military operations.
NAF Deploys More Fighter Jets to North CentralNigeria· 2025-06-17
Olufemi Oluyede must devise fresh strategies to contain the bloodthirsty herdsmen.
Army Relocation Fails, Fresh Strategy NeedeNigeria· 2025-06-17
Olufemi Oluyede has charged new recruits of the Depot Nigerian Army to remain prepared to fight terrorism and insurgency in the country.
Army Recruits Ready to Fight Terrorism, InsurgencyNigeria· 2025-06-14
Olufemi Oluyede commended the troops for their discipline and commitment throughout the training period.
Nigerian Special Forces Boost National SecurityNigeria· 2025-06-11
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede hosted a special Eid-el-Kabir luncheon for frontline troops.
Army chief hosts troops to Eid-el-Kabir lunch in SokotoNigeria· 2025-06-06
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered an investigation into a viral video alleging that its personnel assaulted a police detective.
Army probes suspected assault on Ebonyi police officerNigeria· 2025-05-20
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, directed troops to eliminate terrorist elements within the Kainji Dam axis.
Tinubu, govs to deploy 130,000 new forest guards nationwideNigeria· 2025-05-15
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Army Staff overseeing military operations in the North-East.
FG orders new strategy amid fresh attacks in Borno, BenueNigeria· 2025-05-08
Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Army Staff.
Insecurity and incompetence of security chiefsNigeria· 2025-04-27
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, issued a stern directive to Nigerian Army troops.
Killings: Tinubu demands fresh security blueprint from intelligence chiefsNigeria· 2025-04-24
Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede issued a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas.
COAS gives soldiers one month to flush out bandits in Kwara, NigerNigeria· 2025-04-23Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede serves as the Chief of Army Staff and is under scrutiny for the security situation.
Security chiefs under fire over mass killingsNigeria· 2025-04-20
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede charged the troops to intensify efforts in combating terrorism and other security challenges.
Military failing to repel insurgents, DHQ fires backNigeria· 2025-04-09
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede urged military commanders to collaborate with stakeholders to address security challenges.
Many soldiers feared killed as B’Haram attacks Borno military baseNigeria· 2025-03-26
The Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, must be held accountable for the growing impunity.
Attacks on DisCos: Nigerian military is lawlessNigeria· 2025-03-19
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged battalion commanders to demonstrate exemplary leadership in their respective commands.
Tackle national security threats, army chief urges commandersNigeria· 2025-03-14
The new Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, is called to review the matter for reinstatement of the 38 officers.
President Tinubu, 38 soldiers and the need for justiceNigeria· 2025-02-27
Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Army Staff who has been accused of introducing an automatic promotion policy.
Army denies claims of automatic promotion for soldiersNigeria· 2025-02-25
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has given the troops one month to crush bandit leaders such as Bello Turji.
COAS gives troops one month to crush Turji, other banditsNigeria· 2025-02-20
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Army Staff who promised to make Nigeria safer.
Nigerians looking up to army to make Nigeria saferNigeria· 2025-02-11
Olufemi Oluyede is the Chief of Army Staff being impersonated on social media.
Stop impersonating COAS on social media, Army warnsNigeria· 2025-02-09