Waidi Shaibu
NigeriamilitaryMale7.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, who has been actively involved in coordinating security efforts following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. He has emphasized the need for intelligence-driven operations to locate and rescue the kidnapped students, demonstrating a commitment to addressing the ongoing security challenges in the region.
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Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff whom Colonel Ma’aji called for military officers to raise concerns with.
Colonel Ma'aji Says Nigeria Near Collapse Under TNigeria· 2026-08-10
Mahmuda thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for appointing him to lead the division.
Army Appoints New GOC for 2 Division in Oyo StateNigeria· 2026-08-03
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the operations of the Agunechemba Security Squad.
Anambra Security Recovers Rocket Launchers, Guns From GunmenNigeria· 2026-08-03
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the operations of the Agunechemba Security Squad.
Anambra Security Outfit Dislodges Gunmen's Camps, Recovers ANigeria· 2026-08-02Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions.
Army GOCs Appointed for New Nigerian Army DivisionsNigeria· 2026-07-29
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff who assured Nigerians that the threat of foreign jihadists would be decisively confronted.
Nigerian Army vows to defeat foreign jihadists at bordersNigeria· 2026-07-07
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers in the Nigerian Army.
Nigerian Army announces major shake-up, new GOCs namedNigeria· 2026-06-27
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has presented award prizes to outstanding winners of the Third Edition of the COAS Literary Competition 2026.
Army Honours Essay, Poetry WinnerNigeria· 2026-06-27
Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has commended the Armed Forces of Liberia for its remarkable transformation.
Nigerian Army Chief Hails AFL Transformation | News
Liberia· 2026-02-12
Major General Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Barclay Training Center, Monrovia, Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-11
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria who was present during the discussions with Gen Anderson.
Nigeria, US Discuss Military Cooperation & Joint ExercisesNigeria· 2026-02-09
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria.
Tinubu & US AFRICOM Chief Hold Nigeria-US Security TalksNigeria· 2026-02-09
Lt.-Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff.
Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso RockNigeria· 2026-02-08
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu emphasized the Nigerian Army's commitment to community development.
Sokoto, Army unveil renovated primary schoolNigeria· 2026-01-31
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu called for deeper strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army.
US Votes $413m for Security Operations in Nigeria & AfricaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu received the Service and Sacrifice Award for exemplifying selfless service and providing decisive leadership in counter-insurgency and internal security operations across multiple theatres.
FG Confers National Honours on Fallen Soldiers & VeteransNigeria· 2026-01-14
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has assured that the Nigerian Army will continue to pursue both kinetic and non-kinetic operations to improve security across the country.
Army pledges kinetic, non-kinetic efforts to improve securitNigeria· 2025-12-25
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in the search-and-rescue mission for students abducted in Kebbi State.
One of 25 Students EscapesNigeria· 2025-11-19
Waidi Shaibu is the chief of staff of the Nigerian army who ordered troops to search for the kidnapped schoolgirls.
Nigeria : mobilisation « jour et nuit » pour retrouver 25 lycéennes enlevées à Kebbi, les tensions avec les Etats-Unis ravivées
France· 2025-11-19
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met with soldiers in the hours after the attack and directed operations to rescue the abducted girls.
NWA working to restore traffic signals in western parishes | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-18
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met with soldiers in the hours after the attack.
One of 25 abducted students in Nigeria escapes as the search continues for the missing girls | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-18Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met with soldiers in the hours after the attack.
Gov't says it will work with established importers to bring food into Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-18
