NAF destroys 10 bandits’ camps in Kaduna State
By Mohammed Tijjani The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has destroyed about 10 camps and neutralized several bandits during air interdiction missions in three […]
Defence
NDA completes field training of 342 cadets of direct short service course
By Mohammed Tijjani The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Friday completed the field training of its cadets of Direct Short Service (DSSC) Course 26 Army, […]
Joint planning necessary for execution of combat missions – CDS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has emphasised the need for joint planning and execution of combat missions by all […]
Terrorism: Armed Forces must not compete, but complement each other – Gen Lagbaja
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said in winning the fight against terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality, the Armed Forces must not compete, but rather complement each other to ensure victory.
Insecurity: Establishment of Centre for Control of Small Arms, Light Weapons timely–GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.- Gen. Aminu Chinade, has described the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons as very appropriate and timely, based on Nigeria’s security situation.
Soldier runs amok, kills humanitarian worker, neutralised
A soldier of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno ran amok on Thursday and shot a female humanitarian aid worker to death while injuring a UN pilot.
Troops eliminate 34 terrorists, as 250 surrender in North-East – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), Abuja, says over 34 terrorist have been eliminated as 250 with their families surrendered to troops in the […]
Deploy acquired combat capabilities to defeat non-state actors, Army Chief urges troops
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to deploy their newly acquired […]
Society tackles youth group for wrongly accusing defence chief over Niger Delta
By Sumaila Ogbaje Northern Socio-Economic Recovery Team (NSERT), a civil society organisation, has berated the Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups for accusing the Chief of Defence […]
Defence, war colleges hold joint exercise on national security strategy
The maiden joint exercise for National Defence College and War Colleges in the country on national security strategy commenced on Monday, in Abuja. The Chief […]
Army War College receives Pakistani Defence University delegation
The Army War College of Nigeria (AWCN) on Thursday received a delegation from the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan. The Public Relations Officer of […]
Aregbesola directs Civil Defence to join manhunt for Owo assailants
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has directed the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to get involved in the manhunt for Sunday’s attack […]
Alleged murder: Defence counsel’s ill-health stalls BRT driver’s trial
The trial of Andrew Ominnikoron, driver of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) charged with rape and murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, was on […]
Alleged N204m Fraud: Court Closes Senator Albert Bassey’s Defence
Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has ordered the defence team of Senator Albert Bassey, standing trial […]
Permsec proposes defence ministry with mix of civilians, military
The new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, has said that one of his aspirations for the ministry is to deploy […]
Permsec proposes defence ministry with mix of civilians, military
By Yahaya Isah The new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, has said that one of his aspirations for the ministry […]
ICPC mourns death of defence correspondent, Ronald Mutum
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described as shocking the death of Mr Ronald Mutum, a journalist […]
Alleged unlawful assembly: Court orders 2 clergymen to open their defence
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ilorin has ordered two clergymen to open their defence on April 25 in the case of alleged unlawful assembly filed […]
FG committed to providing adequate logistics, equipment for armed forces -Defence Minister
By Mohammed Tijjani The Federal Government is committed to building a strong Armed Forces.Defence Minister rtd. Maj.- Gen Bashir Magashi gave the assurance during the Armed […]
Alleged blasphemy: Kano cleric opens defence, tenders 27 exhibits
By Ramatu Garba A Kano cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru-Kabara, on Thursday opened his defence and tendered 27 exhibits in the ongoing alleged blasphemy trial. The […]
Alleged N1.2bn fraud: Bauchi governor’s son to open defence April 28
By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court Abuja on Monday, fixed April 28 for Shamsudeen Bala, son of Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to […]
DIA tracks scammers circulating fake recruitments, cautions applicants
The Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, has debunked reports that it is presently conducting a recruitment exercise. DIA, in a statement obtained by PRNigeria, titled: “DIA […]
Gen. LEO Irabor as “The Pearl of Defence”
By Mahmud Abdulsalam Before he became the 17th Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Lucky Irabor, was one senior officer, whose career in the Nigerian […]
PRNigeria, TMT Unveil Book on Gen LEO Irabor, The PEARL of Defence
The Image Merchants Promotion (IMPR) Limited, publishers of PRNigeria in collaboration with The Media Today (TMT) on Wednesday, unveiled a book on the Chief of […]
Defence chief meets media executives, solicits stronger cooperation
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Wednesday, engaged top executives and editors of major media organisations to solicit support for the […]