Multinational Joint Task Force pledges renewed synergy in fight against insurgency
By Chimezie Godfrey The Force Commander , Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has pledged renewed synergy in fight against […]
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NIM elects Muraina as President
The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), has elected new principal officers to run its affairs for the next two years, with retired Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Muraina […]
Buhari fights for unity of Nigeria, always welcome in S/East – Igwe Nevobasi
The Ezeani II of Mmaku Kingdom in Enugu State, Igwe Maduabuchi Nevobasi, says President Muhammadu Buhari has been fighting for the unity of Nigeria. He […]
Bayelsa directs LGs to ban use of speed boats after 7 p.m.
Bayelsa government on Tuesday in Yenagoa directed local government councils to speedily evolve legislations prohibiting the movement of speed boats after 7 p.m. without permit. […]
NHRC trains Military on mainstreaming human rights, civilian protection in counter terrorism
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday begun a training session for the military on mainstreaming human rights principles and civilian protection into counter-insurgency […]
Man, 19, docked for alleged impersonation
A 19-year-old man, Mohammed Abubakar, on Monday appeared at a Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court for allegedly impersonating a military officer. The police charged Abubakar of no […]
Bandits’ attack: NDA Commandant briefs Reps
Maj.-Gen Ibrahim Yusuf, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has briefed the House of Representatives Committee on Defence on the recent attack by suspected […]
Ex-leaders condemn coup in Guinea, seek stability
Former presidents in the West African subregion, under the auspices of West African Elders Forum (WAEF), on Friday condemned the coup in Guinea and expressed […]
Narrow Politics and Questions of Democratic Development
By Salihu Moh. LukmanProgressive Governors ForumAbuja The American journalist and historian, Anne Applebaum, in the book, Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, stressed […]
Nigerian Law Protects the Right to Self Defence; Communities Have a Duty to Exercise It
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In the face of the calculated and practiced indifference of the regime of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Retired) to the human carnage […]
Channels TV Interview: DIA, DHQ react, say Navy Commodore not declared wanted
A senior intelligence officer with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has said that retired Navy Commodore Kunle Olawunmi was never declared wanted for an interview […]
Armed forces reviewing operational engagements in troubled areas -Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is currently reviewing its operational engagements in various theatres […]
NDA Attack: We need action – Ex-defence minister
A former Minister of State for Defence, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, has called for action in the wake of Tuesday’s attack at the Nigerian Defence Academy […]
Wamakko commiserates with Buhari, Service Chiefs over NDA attack
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has expressed shock over the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) […]
Insurgency: CDS commends citizens’ support, allays fear on surrendered insurgents
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has commended the citizens of the north-eastern part of the country for their genuine support for […]
Retired senior military officers to be engaged to enhance security – CDS
The Army says it will engage retired Senior military officers to enhance and overcome the security challenges faced by the country. Gen. Leo Iraboh, Chief […]
Recent events in Afghanistan: Quick lessons for Nigeria
By Johnson Olawumi On Monday 16th August 2021, the sight on CNN of an American military aircraft C-17 taxing on the tarmac of Kabul Airport […]
Minister pledges support for military widows of 1992 planes crash
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has pledged to support the widows of the military officers who were involved in the 1992 C-130 […]
Military has capacity to tackle all criminality – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has assured that the military has the capacity to tackle any form of criminality in the […]
Boko Haram fighters’ surrender leaves Borno in difficult situation – Zulum
… Says stakeholders need critical framework Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday in Bama and Gwoza, addressed military officers and community leaders, noting that ongoing […]
The IBB Legacy, By Jibrin Ibrahim
“Anybody who headed a military regime subverted the wishes of the people… We all subverted the wishes of the people.” Gen Ibrahim Babangida, interview with […]
Ex-federal commissioner urges re-orientation of youths to tackle insecurity
Retired Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Haruna, former Federal Commissioner for Information and Culture, has called for policy measures toward re-orientating youths in the country. He made the […]
DHQ takes CDS security parley to Southeast
…As Gen Irabor Assures on Improved Security The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has assured the people of the South-East (SE) commitment […]
Buhari returns to Abuja, honours serving officers in Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Abuja, 5.40pm, on Friday after eight days working visit to Katsina, spending the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in his country home in Daura. Garba […]
CDS takes security parley to South-East
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has assured South-Easterners of his commitment to improve the security situation in the region. Irabor gave […]