Military remains at the forefront in tackling insecurity – Force Commander
The Force Commander (FC), Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has said the Nigerian armed forces have remained at the forefront in tackling the […]
Defence News
Army debunks publication, says soldiers loyalty to Buhari not in doubt
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Army has disowned a publication attributed to it about “Defence Headquarters warning soldiers against overthrowing Buhari’s regime”. The […]
Defence Intelligence Agency holds retreat to reappraise operational tactics
The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has held its maiden retreat for Defence Advisers and Attachés on Saturday in Abuja. The retreat aims at reappraising operational […]
NAF War College graduates 135 officers since 2016 – CAS
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, on Friday said that the Air Force War College has so far trained 135 […]
Nigerian troops neutralize 46 Boko Haram terrorists, armed bandits; as 1,168 others surrender
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The operational activities of the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in the on-going war […]
Troops kill four terrorists, recover weapons in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province […]
Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Borno
Nigeria military troops have repelled an attack on a military base in Tamsukawu, a village in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno state on Monday. […]
Nigeria facing new dimension of threats – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has said the prevalence of the various security threats in Nigeria has adversely affected food security thereby […]
We need more funds to tackle insecurity in Nigeria – COAS
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has called for additional funds to effectively combat insecurity in the country. Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, the Chief […]
Pirate attacks: Navy deploys 13 warships, 1,500 troops in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday deployed 13 warships, two helicopters and 1,500 troops in a special military exercise against pirates in the Gulf of Guinea. […]
CDS Irabor harps on institutionalization of synergy in joint operations
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has called on the Army, Navy and Air Force War Colleges […]
IPOB/ESN responsible for arson, destruction in South East — Army
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has claimed that recent killings, arson and destructions in the south- eastern part of the country were […]
Troops repel kidnap of Catholic Bishop In Imo
By BABARA KALU, Owerri – Nigeria Army troops have repelled an attempted kidnap and robbery of Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic […]
Military airstrikes kill 37 terrorists, scores injured in Sambisa Forest
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has said the Joint troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States […]
IPOB/ESN sponsors using propaganda to galvanise support – Army
The Nigerian Army (NA) says it has uncovered the antics of sponsors of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network […]
Why we are yet to proscribe bandits as terrorists – FG
The Minister of Defense, Bashir Magashi, has explained that despite calls to proscribe bandits as terrorists, the Federal Government is yet to do so because […]
Nigeria troops to get more equipment – Defence Minister
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has assured troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN […]