{
  "id": 11766291,
  "title": "Army sends off discharged senior officers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/army-sends-off-discharged-senior-officers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T20:54:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-sends-off-discharged-senior-officers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Army bid farewell to discharged Master Warrant Officers of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, during a ceremony held at the institution’s conference room. Brigadier General Usman Ahmad, the Commandant of the depot, addressed the soldiers, encouraging them to maintain peaceful relationships with their new communities and to stay active citizens through hobbies and physical activities. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, expressed gratitude to the officers for their service, promising to support them in their future endeavors. The outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major, Master Warrant Officer Joshua Agwaru, thanked the Commandant for his guidance and assured the institution and the Army that they would remain ready to serve in other capacities. The ceremony featured speeches, the presentation of gifts, and group photographs.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Army has held a farewell ceremony for discharged Master Warrant Officers at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, urging them to be good ambassadors Read More: https://punchng.com/army-sends-off-discharged-senior-officers/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Army sends off discharged senior officers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/army-sends-off-discharged-senior-officers-11766851",
        "published": "2026-10-03T20:56:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}