CDS commiserates with Kenya over death of defence chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kenya over the death of the country’s […]
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Okuama killings: Delta senator lauds military over release of detained king
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has expressed appreciation to the Defence Headquarters on the release of Chief Clement Ikolo, detained traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli […]
Easter: Sacrifice, courage, core of professional military calling – Defence chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the sacrifice and courage are at the core of the professional calling as […]
Okuama killing: Slain soldiers left behind pregnant widows, 21 orphans – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army who were gruesomely murdered in […]
Defence ministers condemn Delta killing of military personnel as unacceptable
Ministry of Defence on Monday condemned as unacceptable, Thursday’s killing of 16 officers and men of the 181 Amphibious Battalion at Okuama in Ughelli […]
Defence Chief orders probe into killing of 4 officers, 12 soldiers in Delta
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has ordered a probe into the tragic killing of four senior officers and 12 soldiers in […]
CDS pledges to restore glorious days of military in sports
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has promised to restore the glorious days of the Nigerian military of winning trophies in […]
DHQ plays host to participants of U.S Air War College
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday played host to participants of United States of America Air War College at […]
Military will not interfere with Nigeria’s democracy – CDS insist
The Chief of Defense Staff, CDS Christopher Musa, has said the military is happy and better under democracy, hence will not act against a democratically […]
Ribadu, CDS, absent at Senate’s interface with security chiefs
The planned interface of the Senate with Service Chiefs, was stalled on Wednesday, following the absence of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, […]
Insecurity: Governor Oyebanji calls for more military presence in Ekiti
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has called on the military high command to provide more security presence in various parts […]
Ex-Boko Haram terrorists complete deradicalisation programme in Gombe
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday graduated 22 ex-Boko Haram members after undergoing months of Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe State. The […]
Nigeria Navy intercepts vessel with stolen crude, arrests 23 suspects
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, in company of top officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Monday, […]
Akpabio says blood of fallen heroes sowed seed of unity in Nigeria
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has said the blood of the courageous men and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]
We should all stay back, fight for Nigeria’ – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on all Nigerians to have love for and confidence in Nigeria and fight […]
Defence Chief says military’ll not shield any personnel found culpable of drug trafficking
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not shield any military personnel found culpable […]
NDLEA seizes drugs worth N800bn, arrests 42,105 suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 7,590 tons of illicit drugs and substances worth over N800 billion and arrested 42,105 drug […]
Military will punish personnel culpable in the killing of 85 civilians in Kaduna – CDS
Armed Forces of Nigeria is poised to punish personnel found culpable in the Dec. 3 accidental killing of 85 civilians in Tudun Biri in Igabi […]
Kaduna drone incident a human mistake – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Chris Musa, has said that last Sunday’s incident where military air strikes killed scores in Tudun Biri […]
Heads must roll – Northern elder demands resignation of military chiefs over Kaduna bombing
A public affairs analyst and member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof Usman Yusuf, has called for the resignation of military top brass […]