Kaduna: CP visits military formations, seeks for inter-agency collaboration
The new Commissioner of Police, Kaduna Command (CP) Mr Yekini Ayoku, on Tuesday embarked on a familiarization visit to military formations in the state capital. […]
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NITDA holds capacity building programme for staff of MDAs, Military, others
By Chimezie Godfrey The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has reemphasized the need for Nigeria to have a digitally […]
Insecurity: Gov. Okowa urges military to prioritise troops’ welfare
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on Nigerian military authorities to prioritise the welfare of officers and men of the armed forces to motivate […]
Buhari commends military’s positive ‘trajectory’ in Northwest
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Military for the incessant onslaught and for not showing any let up as they continue to achieve positive outcomes […]
Insecurity: Group hails Buhari’s acknowledgement of military successes
The Unity Advocacy Group has lauded the acknowledgement of the successes recorded by the Military in the ongoing fight against insecurity by President Muhammadu Buhari […]
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 […]
Rescued women laud military for renewed onslaught on Boko Haram
The six women rescued in the ongoing military operations in North East have commended the military for the renewed onslaught in Sambisa and fringes of […]
Military, journalists partners in progress – Irabor
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says that journalists and the Armed Forces of Nigeria are partners in progress […]
Niger Bandits flee as Nigerian Military Stations troops at Warari Area
Following the stationing of Nigerian troops at the Warari community in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State, bandit activities have radically reduced in the […]
Police, military repel kidnap attack, rescue victim in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a joint operation with the military has repelled kidnap attempt and rescued […]
Military successes against terrorists recognised by global index – COAS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has said that the global index on Terrorism has recognised and applauded the […]
Terrorism Index: Group hails military for sustained operations
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Security Analysis Group (SAG), a non-partisan peace and security advocacy group, has attributed Nigeria’s recent improved rating on the Global Terrorism […]
Insurgency: Nigeria, Egypt move to strengthen military cooperation
Egypt-Nigeria Joint Military Cooperation Committee on Monday visited the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, in Abuja, to strengthen existing military cooperation between the […]
Nigeria seeks stonger military ties with France
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, rtd Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has called for renewal of existing bilateral military agreements between Nigeria and France to […]
Military Pensions Board begins payment of minimum wage increment arrears
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has commenced payment of 24 months arrears of minimum wage increment to over 90,000 eligible military pensioners across the country. […]
African Politics: Return of the Military, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The military seized power in Burkina Faso on Monday, ousting the country’s democratically elected President, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. I was in a conference on […]
Reps condemn resurgence of military coups in West Africa
The House of Representatives has condemned the creeping resurgence of military coups in the West African Sub-region.This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent […]
Burkina Faso President Kabore detained in military camp – sources
West African diplomat and four security sources reported on Monday that Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying […]
Military neutralise 3 kidnappers in Jos
Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have neutralised three notorious kidnappers in Jos.Maj. Ishaku Takwa, Media Officer of the task force, […]
Military, NPHCDA partner to improve healthcare delivery to Armed Forces personnel
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are committed to sustaining the collaborative healthcare arrangement with […]
DHQ confirms fresh surrender of over 863 terrorists
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters DHQ Abuja says another 863 terrorists and their families have surrendered as troops intensified onslaught against criminal elements across […]
Military trains 98 Southern Kaduna youths on surveillance, information gathering
By Chimezie Godfrey In a bid to curb the incessant banditry activities in southern kaduna, Operation Safe Haven has on Thursday graduated 98 youths trained […]
Niger Military Operations: Bello lauds Buhari, assures citizens of safety
Gov. Sani Bello of Niger has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ordering massive onslaught against bandits and insurgents in the state. The governor made the […]
Abducted Plateau traditional ruler regains freedom – Military
Da Gyang Balak, the District Head of Vwang, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau, who was abducted by gunmen has regained his freedom from […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, others honour military fallen, living heroes
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2022 (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, led the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of National Assembly, service […]