{
  "id": 20039501,
  "title": "PHOTOS: Army decorates seven newly promoted senior officers in Jos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/photos-army-decorates-seven-newly-promoted-senior-officers-in-jos-20039501",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/photos-army-decorates-seven-newly-promoted-senior-officers-in-jos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Jos, Plateau State, seven senior officers of the Nigerian Army received decorations for their newly attained ranks during a ceremony at the Rhino Officers' Mess, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment. Major General Maxwell Dangana, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE, addressed the newly promoted officers, urging them to maintain their dedication, professionalism, and exemplary leadership. Dangana reminded the officers that their new ranks symbolized greater responsibilities and renewed expectations, emphasizing the need to continue demonstrating their commitment and integrity. Among the newly promoted officers were Navy Captain JU Abdullahi, Lieutenant Colonels GY Mohammed, D Yakubu, A Kadiri, KY Olorunishola, TG Apase, AO Akindele, and MZ Garba. In his speech, Abdullahi expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of the Naval Staff for their confidence in their new ranks and assured that they would reciprocate the trust with renewed dedication and commitment to their services.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Army has decorated seven newly promoted senior officers in Jos, Plateau State, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-decorates-seven-newly-promoted-senior-officers-in-jos/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}