August 07
Nigeria: Hunger Protest - We're After Only Enemies of State - Military
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military and security agencies are after those behind the call for an undemocratic change of government… Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: Soldier Molesting Civilian Over Camouflage, Old Footage - Army
Nigerian Army (NA) has said a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing a Nigerian Army desert camouflage uniform is old footage being recirculated to create… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks International Support to Protect National Territory
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called for international collaboration to protect the nation's territorial integrity. Read more »
July 16
Nigeria: Navy Arrests 8 Stowaways, Rescues Victims of Human Trafficking, Fishermen
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy arrested eight stowaways, rescued two drowning fishermen and eight victims of human trafficking off the Nigerian Waters. Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Respects Religious Freedom As Secular Institution - Spokesperson
The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to secularity of faith as an institution that upholds religious freedom for all its personnel. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Chadian Forces, Not MNJTF Killed 70 Terrorists - Official
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said the Chadian Rapid Intervention Forces were responsible for killing 70 terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin. Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Iswap's Audacity
Evidently, the Nigerian security forces fighting insurgency and banditry in parts of the county have been recording major gains. Regularly, the military high command, which is… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Kill Terrorists in Niger
Precision airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State and killed several terrorists riding on motorcycles in Niger… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Air Force School Students Electrocute Colleague in Kaduna
A 15-year old student of Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna identified as Blaise Felix Aliyu was allegedly murdered by two senior secondary (SS3) students in the school… Read more »
Nigeria: Ridding the Army of Bad Eggs
Recently, a female soldier, Lance Corporal Jonah Comfort, was dismissed for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth N35 million from a Nigerian Army General's wife she was attached… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Refining Sites, 7 Boats in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats as well as dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon crude oil… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Nigeria May Face More Serious Security Challenges If... , Air Chief Warns
Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said the power competition between the United States, Russia, and China in Africa and the withdrawal of Niger Republic… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: NAF Confirms Killing 80 Terrorists in Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed death of over 80 terrorists and 45 motorcycles burnt in airstrikes conducted at Gidan Kare Village in Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskare local… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender, 34 Hostages Rescued in Lake Chad - MNJTF
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said one fighter of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been killed, three others surrendered, while 34 hostages… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Remains Committed to National Security - Defence Chief
The chief of defence staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to a secure and safe Nigeria is sacrosanct. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Troops Kill 197 Terrorists, Arrest 310, Rescue 251 in 1 Week - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said troops on internal operations have killed 197 terrorists, arrested 310 and rescued 251 hostages in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Terrorist Kingpin Buharin Yadi At Kaduna, Katsina Boundary
The troops of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch have neutralised a deadly terrorist kingpin, Buhari Alhaji Halidu, alias Buharin Yadi, and dozens of his fighters around Idasu Forest… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Arrests 100 Suspects Over Abia Killing - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops have arrested over 100 suspects in response to the attack by the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) on… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Cutting of Water, Electricity Supplies to Soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army authorities have denied subjecting Soldiers to harsh conditions in Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State, and the alleged cutting of water and… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Mass Killings in South-East
The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed as 'false and mischievous' allegations of mass killings by troops of Operation Udo Ka in the South-East region. Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 16 Generals
Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) has pulled out 16 Generals who retired from active military service. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Terrorists Commander Lawal Kwalba Surrenders to Troops in Kaduna
A notorious terrorist commander identified as Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills 30 Terrorists in Borno, Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said no fewer than 30 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State and Tumbun Fulani near Lake… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Army Reopens Abuja Plaza, Seeks Arrest of Shop Owners
Two weeks after its closure by the Nigerian Army following the Saturday 18th May, 2024 mob attack on soldiers, Banex Plaza in the Wuse area of Abuja was reopened on Monday. Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Tussle - Deployment of Soldiers Not to Enforce Judgement - Army
The Nigerian Army has explained that soldiers deployed to the Emir's palace in Nasarawa area of Kano were not there to enforce any court order in the emirate tussle. Read more »