FG pledges timely payment of military retirees debarment allowances
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi has promised timely payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) of all affected military retirees […]
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MNJTF Commander visits recuperating troops in Chad
By Chimezie Godfrey The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has visited troops recuperating troops at the Renaissance Hospital in Ndjamena, […]
Irabor solicits support for DEPOWA’s PTSD centre
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has solicited support for the Armed Forces Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Centre of […]
NAOWA engages barracks youths in IT training
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) says it will carry out an intensive training in information technology (Infotech) to empower the […]
Independence: Buni decorates gallant troops
By Nabilu Bararabe Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe on Saturday presented medals to some personnel of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin […]
Nigeria @62: Nigerian Military’s evolution from Frontier Force to combant giants, By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Armed Forces of any nation represents its strength, courage and sovereignty. It is also a symbol of unity. It defends and maintains nations’ territorial […]
Nigeria @ 62: Defence minister harps on intelligence to boost military campaigns
By Deborah Coker Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), on Saturday, urged Nigerians to provide vital intelligence to support ongoing military operations in the […]
Nigerian army donates borehole to Nasarawa community
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army on Friday, inaugurated solar powered industrial borehole equipped with 20KVA Generator for Rinze Community in Akwanga West Development Area, […]
Ortom condemns FG’s decision to deny state security outfits licence to bear weapons
By. Chimezie Godfrey Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has decried the decision of the Federal Government not to allow the newly formed Community Volunteer Guards […]
Force Commander pays operational visit to MNJTF HQ Sector 3 in Monguno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim on Thursday 29 September 2022 paid an operational […]
Picketing of Defence Ministry: Perm Sec brokers peace with protesting veterans
…As picketers vacates ship house ending two-day barricade By Chimezie Godfrey The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has brokered peace […]
1 Division Nigerian army organises pilot physical efficiency test in Kaduna
By Mohammed TijjaniThe 1 Division, Nigerian Army Physical Training Department, on Tuesday organized a two days Pilot Clinic on Physical Efficiency Test. The Ñews Agency […]
Military pension: Board yet to fix date for verification of pensioners
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Military Pensions Board (MPB) says it is yet to fix date for verification of military pensioners urging them to disregard the […]
Bandits Invade Zamfara Mosque, Kill 11 Worshippers during Friday Prayer
Terrorists suspected to be armed bandits have killed 11 Mislim worshippers in Zamfara State, PRNigeria reports. The deceased were said to be members of Ruwan […]
Newly appointed Sector 3 Commander visits MNJTF Headquarters
By Chimezie Godfrey The recently appointed Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) Sector 3 Commander, Brig Gen Abdulsallam Abubakar has paid an operational/ familiarization visit […]
Physical fitness, cornerstone of troops combat readiness – Minister
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi says physical fitness remains the cornerstone of troops combat readiness in contending with myriads […]
Scores killed as Military Jets bombard Bello Turji’s residence at Zamfara Forest
Scores of armed bandits belonging to the notorious Bello Turji camp have been eliminated, PRNigeria reports. The bandits were killed during a ‘surprise raid’ by […]
Defence Headquarters to hold 2022 Armed Forces Inter-Service Sports Competition
By. Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, has concluded preparations to hold the 2022 Armed Forces Inter-Service Sports Competition (2022 AFISSC). A statement issued […]
State of security will improve in days ahead – COAS
By Philomina Attah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has reassured that the state of security in the country will see more […]
El-Rufai hails military’s offensive against terrorists
By Hussaina Yakubu Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna State has applauded security agencies for mounting sustained offensive against terrorists, kidnappers and other criminals in the […]
Military taskforce urges Southern Kaduna communities to embrace dialogue
By Amen Gajira The special military taskforce, codenamed “Operation Safe Haven’’ (OPSH) has tasked communities in the South of Kaduna State to embrace dialogue in […]
We’ve seen remarkable improvement in fight against insecurity – Lawan
… demands prosecution of oil theft suspects By Haruna Salami As the Senate leadership met the service chiefs Monday in Abuja again, the Senate President […]
ALERT: Be careful, our investigation of Mamu already produced “mind-boggling” outcomes – DSS
By Danlami Nmodu The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on members of the public to guard their utterances over detained Kaduna train hostage […]
Notorious bandit, Boderi escapes as troops gun down lieutenant, others
Notorious bandit Boderi Isiya has narrowly escaped being neutralized, while his deadly second in command and several other fighters were gunned down by Nigerian Army […]
How Zulum offered N10m, house, scholarship to family of dead Bama CJTF commander
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has approved the release of N10m and a house to the bereaved family of Babagana Mallam Tela famously called […]