{
  "id": 16092384,
  "title": "Tinubu backs Army’s shift to offensive operations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/tinubu-backs-armys-shift-to-offensive-operations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T19:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-backs-armys-shift-to-offensive-operations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the Nigerian Army's shift from defensive to offensive operations under Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu. In the foreword to \"The Shaibu Doctrine,\" Tinubu highlighted the reforms aimed at professionalism, adaptability, combat readiness and resilience. As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu charged the Armed Forces to secure the nation and foster democracy and development. Shaibu's leadership philosophy, as detailed in the book, emphasizes mission command, troop welfare, and decentralised decision-making, marking a significant break from traditional military conservatism.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has backed the Nigerian Army’s shift from static defence to mobile offensive operations under COAS Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-backs-armys-shift-to-offensive-operations/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu endorses Nigerian Army's shift to offensive operations.",
    "Tinubu highlights reforms in The Shaibu Doctrine, focusing on professionalism and adaptability.",
    "Shaibu's leadership emphasizes mission command and decentralized decision-making."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}