Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Tuesday, launched the 1st South-East Shooting Competition, describing shooting as…
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16 officers to face court martial over coup attempt, other offences – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters maintained that the decision to subject the officers to court-martial reflects the Armed…
Emir of Zuru visits Defence Minister to seek establishment of military formation
By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll,…
2025 WASA: Governor Namadi commends military’s roles in enhancing security
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has described the West Africa…
NAF committed to improving welfare of veterans
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and healthcare of…
Kaduna abduction: We won’t tolerate massacre of Christians — US lawmakers
According to her, Nigerian authorities must do more to guarantee the safety of Christians and safeguard…
Troops destroy multiple terrorist camps in North East
By Moses Okorie Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have…
Bandits abduct worshippers during Sunday service in Kaduna
Residents of the affected communities said the attackers operated for hours without resistance, heightening fears over…
Alleged mutiny report false – Army
Col. Anele described mutiny as “a grave offence under military law,” adding that it is alien…
Army confirms surrender of 80 militants in Cross River
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under…
Ex-Army Chief Faruk Yahaya files N1.5bn defamation suit
A former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has filed a defamation suit against…
Police arrest suspects linked to attack on Ngige’s convoy, two killed in shootout
Ikenga said the suspects, believed to be armed robbers and cultists with links to a proscribed…
Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day: Slain soldiers’ widows decry neglect
Widows of fallen military heroes have said they have been neglected and abandoned, especially amid economic…
US hands over military supplies to Nigeria
AFRICOM did not provide details on the type or quantity of military equipment delivered. By Ife…
Security, services to improve as 10,000 partners umdergo nationwide training for proof of address rollout
The trained personnel will play a critical role in ensuring citizens can obtain recognised proof of…
Army slams misleading report on COAS’ Port Harcourt visit
The Nigerian Army on Sunday dismissed as ‘misleading and malicious’ a report alleging that the Chief…
DSS rescues 25 kidnapped children in Plateau
The Department of Security Services (DSS), has rescued 25 children recently abducted by gunmen in Sabon…
Nigerian Navy committed to tackling maritime threats, secure waterways says Abbas
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, on Thursday, said that the Nigerian Navy…
Fire destroys Mopol 13 office complex in Makurdi
The Police Command in Benue said fire gutted the Mobile Police 13 (Mopol 13) Unit office…
NDA alerts public on fake admission letters circulating online
The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA ), has issued a warning about fake admission letters circulating online, claiming…
Troops foil bandit attack, neutralise five in Plateau
Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army, under Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have…
Navy dredges 11km waterways amid terrorists’ occupation in Lake Chad
The Nigerian Navy has dredged and cleared 11 kilometres of waterways to enhance navigability and increase…
Military neutralises top terrorists, thousands of others in 2025 – DHQ
The Nigerian Armed Forces have scored major operational successes in 2025, neutralising several top terrorist commanders…
Police confirm killing of 3 in Nasarawa community
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the killing of three people in an attack…
Troops kill 47 terrorists, arrest 19, rescue 30 kidnapped victims
By Moses Okorie Troops of the Nigerian Army have conducted aggressive ground operations based on credible…
JTF Commander hosts Christmas luncheon for troops in Bayelsa
The Joint Task Force Commander, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Adm. Oladipo Fahad, has commended the resilience…
NSCDC confirms terrorist attack on outpost in Niger
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed a terrorist attack on its personnel…
Troops neutralise scores of terrorists, nab 61 suspects, rescue 69 victims – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces have in the last one week,…
After month-long captivity, last batch of Niger schoolchildren regain freedom
A source close to the release process said the final handover occurred at about 7:00 p.m.…
Navy graduates 323 personnel on gunnery courses in Kaduna
The Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, Kachia Kaduna State (NNSAT), on Friday graduated 323 personnel…