July 12, 2022
Nigeria: In Search for Jailbreakers, Soldiers Take Over Abuja, Mount Strategic Roadblocks
As the search for some of the terrorists, who escaped from the Kuje Correctional Centre in the wake of an attack by members of ISWAP terrorist group, stern-looking soldiers have… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy's Fight Against Smuggling of Illicit Drugs
As part of measures targeted at dissuading drug traffickers from indulging in such act, the Nigerian Navy Patrol Team recently intercepted a wooden boat and seized Cannabis Sativa… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Warns Against Business Dealings With Boko Haram, ISWAP
The military high command has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups, who conduct business with terror groups, Boko Haram and the Islamic State for West African Province… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - DHQ Warns Politicians Against Violent Acts
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the military high command has warned politicians and their supporters, who are planning to cause trouble during the elections to desist from… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues One Missing Chibok Girl and Her Son
The Nigerian Army said yesterday it found one Mary Ngoshe, who is believed to be one of the girls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in 2014. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Nigeria: Army Hands Over 706 Recovered Weapons From Bandits in Sokoto
The Force Commander Operation Hadarin Daji and General Officer Command 8 Division Sokoto, Maj General Uwem Bassey, said the command has recovered 706 small Arms and light weapons… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Nigeria: Army Denies Involvement of Soldiers in Kidnap of Methodist Church Prelate
The Nigerian Army yesterday denied that soldiers were complicit in the kidnap of the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Samuel Kanu-Uche. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Nigeria: Navy Deactivates 172 Illegal Refineries, Recovers 20m Litres of Crude Oil
The Nigerian Navy yesterday said that it deactivated 172 illegal refineries and recovered 20,378,414 liters of crude oil and 367,715 liters of Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) in seven… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Charges Security Agencies to Ensure Secure, Prosperous Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the military and security agencies to ensure a secure and prosperous Nigeria as the nation prepares for the general election in 2023. Read more »
May 20, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Vanquish 42 Terrorists, Arrest 20 Others in North-East - Army
Defence Headquarters said yesterday that troops killed 42 terrorists and arrested 40 others in the North-east while 32 rifles and 22 machine guns were recovered. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Nigeria: Didi Ndiomu - Why Late Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru's Name Should Be Immortalised
In honour of the late Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru, whose first death anniversary is a few days away, the chairman of the Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation, Didi Ndiomu, speaks… Read more »
May 12, 2022
Nigeria: ISWAP Executes Shekau's Aide-De-Camp Over Attempt to Surrender to Troops
The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists have reportedly eliminated one of its top commanders, Abu-Sadiq, popularly known as Burbur, over his alleged plans… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Nigeria: Navy Chief Calls for Comprehensive Database for Maritime Criminals
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo yesterday advocated for a database for maritime criminals, especially pirates, given the intensity and trans-national… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Pensions Board Pays Second Tranche of 24 Months Arrears
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) said yesterday it has effected the payment of the second tranche of 25 per cent of the arrears of minimum wage increment to eligible military… Read more »
May 10, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Launches New Security Strategy for the Armed Forces
The federal government yesterday launched the new Armed Forces of Nigeria National Military Strategy 2022 that was expected to provide a platform for joint doctrines of the three… Read more »
May 06, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Security Not Negotiable, Says Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Farouk Yahaya, has stated that the security of the country is not negotiable, as the army is committed to providing the needed security… Read more »
May 05, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Security Is Non-Negotiable, Says Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has said the security of Nigeria is non-negotiable, as the army is committed to providing the needed security for Nigeria… Read more »
September 22, 2016
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Acquires New Vessel From China
The Nigerian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) NNS Unity which was under construction in China has been completed and on its way to join the Nigerian Navy fleet. Read more »
October 06, 2007
Nigeria: Tears As Soldiers Killed in Darfur Get Heroic Burial
The seven Nigerian peace keepers killed on September 30 in Darfur, Sudan, were yesterday buried in Abuja amidst wailing by family and friends. Other casualties in the attack that… Read more »
May 09, 2007
Africa: The Proposed U.S. Africa Command
The plan by the United States government to establish an Africa Command (AFRICOM), though still at the consultation stage is already generating controversies. But their resolution… Read more »