Counter insurgency: MNJTF reiterates commitment to rules of engagement
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) combating insurgency along the shores of Lake Chad has reiterated its commitment to compliance with the rules of engagement […]
Defence News
Why over 200 Nigerian soldiers applied for retirement – Army
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Army has said about 242 soldiers in the North-East and other theatres have applied for voluntary discharge which […]
Armed Forces have increased their strength against terrorists, bandits – Minister
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says the Armed Forces have increased their strength, reviewed training and order of battle to curtail security […]
Military troops eliminate terrorist kingpins in 3 geo-political zones – NAF chief
Nigeria military troops have eliminated scores of terrorist kingpins in the Northeast, Northwest and North-Central geo-political zones. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo […]
MNJTF commander presents medals to 850 troops of Operation Hadin Kai
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Force Commander, Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Major General Abdul-Kalifa Ibrahim has presented medals to the General Officer […]
Military kills 45 terrorists, releases 45 kidnapped victims in NW, NC
Troops of Nigerian Armed Forces operating in North West, North Central theatres of operations have eliminated over 45 terrorists/bandits in both land and air operations […]
MNJTF commander seeks regional forces partnership to end insecurity
The Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force MNJTF, Maj.-Gen. Abdul Khalifah has called for partnership with other regional forces to defeat terrorism in the Lake […]
Owo Church attack: Two more terror suspects arrested in Ondo – Defence HQ
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters has announced the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the June 5 attack on St […]
NAF airstrikes kill terrorists leader, Shanono, 18 others in Kaduna
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has killed a terrorists leader, Alhaji Shanono, and 18 of his foot soldiers in Kaduna […]
Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria gets 36th Commandant
Maj.-Gen Peter Malla has assumed duty as the 36th Commandant of the Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria, Kaduna State. Malla took over from Maj.-Gen. Aminu Chinade, […]
Terrorists linked to Owo church massacre arrested – CSD Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Leo Irabor on Tuesday said security operatives have arrested some suspected terrorists that were linked to the terror […]
Maj.-Gen. Lagbaja assumes duty as new Army GOC, 1 Division Kaduna
Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has assumed duty as the 39th General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna on Monday. Lagbaja succeeds Maj.-Gen. Kabir Mukhtar […]
Nigerian colonel bags Brazilian govt award at NDC course 30 graduation
A serving Colonel in the Nigerian Army, Nicholas Ashinze, has won the ‘Brazilian Government Prize for the Best Project on Science and Technology. He received […]
Gen. Irabor advocates collaboration against terrorism in West Africa
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, says there is need for stronger collaboration between West African armed forces to deal with insecurity in the […]
Insecurity: COAS harps on local production of military hardware
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to develop its capacity for the local production […]
Military implementing new strategies to end insecurity – Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Defence Headquarters is implementing several new strategies that will bring about an end to […]
Nigeria Navy to commence online registration for recruitment, August 7
The Nigerian Navy, says it plans to recruit more Nigerians to boost its ongoing internal security and maritime operations across the country. Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, […]
Insurgency: Zulum visits Chad to honour 6,000 MNJTF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, was at the headquarters of Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in N’Djamena, Chad, to honour […]
14,609 out of 70,593 surrendered insurgents are combatants- Commander
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force “Operation Hadin kai”, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa, says 14,609 out of the 70,593 insurgents who surrendered to troops are […]
Many Generals affected as Nigerian Army redeploys senior officers in fresh shakeup
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has redeployed senior officers in a major reshuffle that affects some principal staff officers of the Army […]