Troops rescue 3 kidnap victims, neutralize one bandit in Nasarawa
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Whirl Stroke has rescued three kidnap victims and neutralized one bandit in Nasarawa state. The Coordinator, Defence Media […]
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Military airstrikes inflict heavy casualties on Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa
By Chimezie Godfrey The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Sambisa Forest […]
DICON to provide new defence equipment for armed forces in 2021 -DG
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), says it will provide new equipment for the Armed Forces in 2021. The Director General (DG) of DICON, […]
The ‘American Coup’ and Nigeria’s #Endsars protest: Two Ugly Twins
By Yakubu Shendam Oh how the mighty have fallen, is a phrase used to describe the failure or decline in status of a person, group, […]
Issa Aremu: 60 hearty cheers to a global citizen!
By Abdulrazaq Magaji Growing up in his native Ilorin, capital of Kwara state in the late 60s and early 70s, Comrade (Alhaji) Issa Obalowu Aremu, […]
Nigeria, nowhere close to a failed state – APC
By Chimezie Godfrey The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has debunked the insinuation by political opposition that Nigeria is a failed state. In a statement […]
Christmas: Atiku urges Nigerians to rededicate to God
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday urged Christians and all Nigerians to seize the opportunity of Christmas celebration to rededicate themselves to God. Abubakar, […]
DHQ faults accusation of extortion against troops in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has faulted the Borno8 state Governor’s accusation of extortion against military personnel at check-points in the state. The […]
Leadership and the burden of insecurity, By Dakuku Peterside
Insecurity has challenged Nigeria, her economic development and leadership like never seen in the recent history of the country apart from […]
Western Sahara: Nigerian group tasks UN on justice
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Movement for the Liberation of the People of Western Sahara (NMLWS) has urged the United Nations (UN) to force Morocco […]
231 junior officers graduate from Armed Forces Command and Staff College
The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna, on Tuesday, graduated 231 junior officers of course 90, upon completion of their 23-week training. […]
My Position Has Not Changed, By Adams Oshiomhole
In reporting the legal action taken by a member of the dissolved National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), some attributions […]
Military airstrike destroys bandits’ camp in Kuduru forest
By Chimezie Godfrey Military airstrike on Saturday has destroyed bandits’ camp in Kuduru forest, Kaduna State. This was disclosed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, […]
Fight against terrorism in Nigeria: Prospects and potentials of satellites
By Obiechina Obba It is estimated that at least 37,500 people have been killed by terrorists in Nigeria since May, 2011 when terrorism […]
NAF, graduates 203 ,Special, Forces, personnel, says, Training, command
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Saturday, graduated a batch of 203 Special Forces (SF), combat, search and rescue personnel in Bauchi. Air Marshal Sadique […]
Tinubu commiserates with Gov. Zulum, Borno People over Zabarmari tragedy
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with Governor Babagana Zulum and the people of Borno State over the recent […]
Jemaa killings: Troops arrest prime suspect, hand over others to police
Days after arresting some suspects linked to the killing and counter-killing in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State at the weekend, another […]
Kaduna: Special Forces arrest two suspects linked to counter killing
–One more person confirmed dead -Two children rescued from the forest The Kaduna State Government said Sunday evening, it has received further operational […]
NCC’s Twitter account restored – Official
The Twitter account of the Nigerian Communications Commission, @NgComCommission, has been restored. This followed a temporary suspension by Twitter, a decision taken to ensure the […]
AANI plans seminar to boost police capacity, seeks Obiano’s support
The Alumni Association of the National Institute , AANI, has called on Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano to collaborate with the group towards hosting a […]
Update: Military neutralizes several terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, others
By Chimezie Godfrey Series of clearance operations, ambushes, and aerial patrols currently conducted by the military has led to the killing of several Boko Haram […]
Out-of-school children, others: Group launches Write the Future Initiative
The Sustainable Community and Advancement Partners (SCAP) on Monday launched the Write the Future (WTF) initiative in Gosa village, Abuja. The initiative is designed to […]
NNPC clarifies increase in PMS ex-coastal, ex-depot price of PMS
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is aware of a document widely circulating in the media purporting an increase in the […]
How to Restructure Nigeria, By Jibrin Ibrahim
On 30th June 2017, the column from yours truly was entitled: “No Need to Fight: Restructuring is the basis of Happiness” I urged […]
FG launches 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, appeal fund
The Federal Government on Thursday launched the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem and appeal fund with a pledge to galvanise support for the Nigeria Legion […]