Edu, Kwara State | September 4, 2025 Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected bandit during an ambush operation in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle. The operation, carried out by soldiers of the 22 Armoured Brigade stationed at the Forward Operating Base in
Abuja, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed retired soldiers staging protests at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to vacate the premises, warning that their continued presence is disrupting government operations. Speaking during a press briefing with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has raised fresh concerns over the growing use of natural resources—particularly gold—by terrorist groups to fund their criminal operations across the country and the broader West African region. Speaking at a recent high-level security forum in Abuja, General Musa disclosed that intelligence reports have revealed how illicit
August 18, 2025 — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence has charged graduates of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 to uphold integrity, accountability, and service-driven leadership as they assume greater responsibilities in the nation’s security and governance framework. Delivering his address on Monday at the NDC Auditorium in Abuja during the Graduation Lecture, the minister
Ogun, Nigeria — August 15, 2025 | The Nigerian Army has confirmed that an explosion followed by a fire at one of its barracks in Ogun State has been fully contained, averting what could have been a larger tragedy. According to an official statement, the incident occurred on Wednesday within the barracks premises, triggering an
Kaduna, August 11, 2025 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced an intensive rappellers recurrency training programme for its troops stationed in Kaduna, aimed at enhancing operational readiness and safety during airborne missions. The training, held at the NAF Base Kaduna, focuses on refreshing and upgrading the rappelling skills of participating personnel to ensure proficiency
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the crucial role that adequate welfare plays in sustaining the morale and efficiency of Nigerian troops, especially those deployed in various theatres of operation across the country. According to the Army Chief, when the welfare needs of personnel are properly addressed, it directly
Jos, July 27, 2025 — The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended the Air Force Military School (AFMS), Jos, for its enduring legacy of excellence in discipline, academics, and military training, as the school marked 45 years of service to the nation. Speaking during the Joint Passing Out Parade
ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has enhanced its aerial warfare capabilities with the induction of a new set of combat-ready Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators, as part of efforts to maintain strategic dominance across Nigeria’s airspace and support ongoing security operations. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, on Monday, 21st July 2025, undertook his first official operational visit to the Depot Nigerian Army located in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, where he issued a strong charge for enhanced and purposeful training aimed at shaping disciplined, competent, and combat-ready soldiers for the nation.
