Debarment Allowance: Irabor urges military retirees for patience
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged retired military officers to show understanding with the Federal Government in […]
Defence
Troops apprehends suspected bandits’ gunrunners in Katsina
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have arrested two bandits gunrunners in Katsina State. The Director of the Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters […]
Multinational commander commends troops’ resilience in offensive against insurgents
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Commander Sector III, Monguno in Borno, Maj.-Gen. A.E Abubakar has praised troops for their resistance and tenacity in the fight […]
Again, 267 terrorists surrender as troops neutralize 71 – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey As the military intensifies onslaught against terrorists and other criminal elements in Nigeria, another 267 terrorists and their family members have surrendered, […]
Regional Security: Minister of Defence tasks UN on improved funding to end insecurity
…Advocates new border security template to minimize crossborder By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) CFR has appealed to […]
Air Force extols use of new, modern platforms in decimating terrorists
By Yahaya Isah The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has operationalised all its new and […]
Maj.-Gen. Musa takes over as new Commander, Nigerian Army Infantry Corps
By Muhammad Tijjani Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa assumed leadership of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps on Friday in Kaduna state at the Headquarters, Infantry Corps Centre […]
Troops eliminate bandits in Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara states
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Forest Sanity on fighting patrol and clearance operation neutralized terrorists in Katsina, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The Director of […]
2022/2023 scholarship: Army commences verification of deceased personnel’s children
By Chimezie Godfrey In fulfilment of the philosophy of effective administration for sustained welfare of personnel and their families, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) […]
Multinational troops eliminate terrorists, rescue abducted victims
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists and rescued abducted victims in recent encounters […]
Ex-servicemen want FG to engage strong retired members to contain insecurity
Christian Ogbonna The Ex-Servicemen in Ebonyi have appealed to the Federal and State governments to employ strong retired members to work in the service to […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Uzodimma calls for establishment of National Armed Forces Dedicated Fund
By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has called for the establishment of a National Armed Forces Dedicated Fund to cater for the needs […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Buratai congratulates military, hails troops on gallantry
By Sumaila OgbajeA former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Sunday, congratulated the officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]
Transportation Minister pays tribute to Nigerian Armed Forces
…Salutes their gallantry, bravery By Chimezie Godfrey As Nigeria marks the 2023 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day, the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu jaji Sambo […]
AFRD: Bagudu pays tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes
By Chimezie Godfrey Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state has paid tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the sake of […]
AFRDC 2023: Army officers’ wives hold fitness sports
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) on Saturday in Abuja, held a fitness exercise as part of activities commemorating the 2023 […]
MNJTF Commander urges sustained action against terrorists in Lake Chad
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, has called for sustained efforts to end the activities of terrorist […]
Nigeria working with other ECOWAS countries to halt coups – Buhari
Nigeria is working closely with ECOWAS to deal with insecurity in the West African region as well as implementing strategies to contain the spate of […]
Troops eliminate 25 terrorists, arrest 18, as 377 surrender in North-East – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey In continuation of its efforts to end insecurity in the country, the Military have neutralized 25 terrorists, while 377 of them and […]
Armed Forces Day: Nasarawa Speaker urges better welfare for families of fallen heroes
By Awayi Kuje The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has called for support, better welfare and opportunities for the families of […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Avoid beating war drums, Abiodun urges Nigerians
By Abiodun LawalGov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has called on Nigerians to avoid actions capable of provoking one another and leading the country to another […]
Nigerian army redeploys GOCs, Theatre Commanders
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has approved the redeployment of senior officers in an effort to ensure administrative […]
Army holds football tourney in Borno border community
By Hamza Suleiman The Nigerian Army in concert with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Friday organised a football tournament in Monguno border community […]
El-Rufai hails NAF for improved security in Kaduna
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 6, 2023 (NAN) Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has commended the heroic performance of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) […]
Military Bombardments Kill ‘Ruthless’ Boko Haram Commander, Abou Hurairah, Colleagues in Marte
After evading several onslaughts of the Nigerian military, a notorious Boko Haram warlord, Abou Hurairah, has met his waterloo. PRNigeria gathered that Abou Hurairah, was […]