Minister directs new marshals to smoke out illegal miners
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has directed mining new marshals drawn from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) […]
Minister of Defence
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 […]
Military eliminates 7 top insurgency commanders – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, has said that the military operatives in the last few months killed no fewer than seven top leaders […]
Insecurity: Senate in close door session with Service Chiefs, Ministers
The Senate on Tuesday went into a close door session to take briefs from Service Chiefs and some Ministers on the general state of […]
AFRD: FG promises better days for armed forces, veterans
The Federal Government has promised to ensure better days for military personnel, veterans and their families. The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, gave the […]
Minister wants increase in defence budget over rising inflation
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, has appealed for an increase in the 2024 budget of the ministry over rising cost of operations […]
Military to end Boko Haram insurgency soon – Defence Minister
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday assured that the Nigeria military troops would soon end […]
Zulum risks his life for Nigerian military, says Defence Minister
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has been according incredible support to the Nigerian military and in many instances […]
FG pledges to bridge gender gap in military recruitment, career progression
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to bridge gender gaps and ensure parity in the Nigerian Armed […]
FG moves to facilitate speedy delivery of attack helicopters to NAF
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar are currently in […]
I’ll ensure well-resourced, fit-for-purpose Nigerian military – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has promised to do everything within his constitutional powers to ensure that the Nigerian military is well resourced and fit-for-purpose to discharge […]
Defence Minister opens 2023 Presidential Fleet Review in Lagos
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, has called for a vibrant Navy to enhance national prosperity. Magashi made the call on Saturday in […]
Defence minister presents N2.6bn cheque to families of 804 deceased officers
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), on Friday presented cheques totaling N2,597,744,287.00 to families of 804 deceased officers and men of the Armed Forces. The News […]
Defence Minister inaugurates multiple projects in NDA
The Minister of Defence, Maj.- Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), on Friday inaugurated multiple projects at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, in a bid to […]
Buhari inaugurates 700 made-in-Nigeria troops-carrying trucks
President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated 700 Ashok Leyland troops-carrying vehicles for the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday. The inauguration was done virtually. Buhari said the […]
Defence Minister tasks UN on improved funding to end insecurity
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd), has appealed to the United Nations to support the overall […]
Nigerian Army decorates 51 Major Generals, tasks them on loyalty
The Nigerian Army on Friday decorated 51 senior officers who benefitted from the recent promotion with their new rank of Major General. The News Agency […]
We are verifying source of security alert by U.S. – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Retired Maj-Gen Bashir Magashi, has said the Ministry is trying to verify the source of the security alert threat issued by […]
Nigerian Navy receives patrol vessel from China to boost fight against piracy
The Minister Of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Friday said that the Nigerian Navy had taken possession of a patrol vessel from China to […]
Military veterans protest delay in payment of N134bn allowance
Military veterans have continued their protest on Tuesday over delay in the payment of N134 billion Security Debarment Allowance approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in […]