Vice President Kashim Shettima seeks divine intervention for Nigeria's security forces and reaffirms the Tinubu administration's commitment to fully equip them. Read more on the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration.
Akwa Ibom State has launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, honouring fallen heroes and supporting veterans. Governor Umo Eno reaffirms commitment to welfare of servicemen and their families.
Russia declares any Western military forces in Ukraine as 'legitimate targets' after UK and France pledge troops. Read the latest on the escalating security crisis.
The Federal Government has officially changed the name of the January 15 event to Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. Read the full statement and the COAS's charge to troops.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez dismisses the head of the presidential guard after Nicolás Maduro's seizure by US forces. Details on US demands, casualties, and political fallout emerge.
US special forces have arrived at a UK airbase, preparing to seize a sanctioned oil tanker evading Venezuela blockade and racing towards Russia. Get the latest details on this high-stakes maritime operation.
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends US military action in Venezuela, citing her childhood under Nigerian military rule. She draws a clear line with Greenland.
Delcy Rodriguez was formally sworn in as Venezuela's interim president after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. Her brother was also re-elected as parliament speaker. Read the full story.
Delcy Rodriguez assumes Venezuela's presidency after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. Parliament backs her, while protests erupt in Caracas. Read the latest on the political crisis.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated N100 million, four apartments, and food items to the Nigerian Legion to honour fallen heroes ahead of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Venezuela's Supreme Court names Delcy Rodríguez acting president after Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces. Brazil formally recognizes the new leadership. Get the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the military, police, and DSS to hunt down terrorists who killed 30 people at a Niger State market. Read the full details of the attack and the government's response.
US military captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife in daring night raid. Details of Operation Absolute Resolve revealed. Read the full story.
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim hails Nigeria's Armed Forces for their professionalism and global ranking. Read about their role in national security and African peacekeeping.
US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro in a military raid. Trump says the US will now 'run' the country and exploit its oil. Read the full story and international reactions.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, seized by US forces, ruled for over a decade amid economic collapse and mass emigration. Read the full story of his dramatic fall from power.
Commissioner Toyin Agbaminoja charges officers to intensify maritime security, protect national assets, and ensure public safety at ports. Read the full 2026 strategy.
American rapper DDG counters Western media narratives on Nigeria's safety from Lagos. He argues gun violence is worse in the US, urging visitors to see for themselves.
UN reports over 10,000 people displaced in Sudan in just 3 days as violence spreads. The conflict has created the world's largest hunger crisis. Read the full report.
Former Senator Shehu Sani asserts Nigeria's peaceful Christmas was due to local security efforts, not a US airstrike. Read the full analysis of the sovereignty debate.
Photos show US Vice President JD Vance enduring intense Navy SEALs training in California. The Marine veteran praised the elite forces, highlighting the administration's focus on military readiness.
The Defence Headquarters assures robust security for Yuletide, deploying troops and new recruits. Citizens urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.
A drone attack on a market in Sudan's North Darfur state killed 10 people, as fighting intensifies and aid workers are evacuated from the famine-hit city of Kadugli. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
President Bola Tinubu charges new AFCSC Jaji graduates to spearhead Nigeria's security transformation against complex threats. Read his full message on discipline and patriotism.
President Tinubu urges new Armed Forces officers to drive Nigeria's security transformation. He calls for strategic thinking and unity against complex threats like terrorism and cyber warfare.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
Spain's defence ministry has placed its largest-ever helicopter order, purchasing 100 units from Airbus to modernise its military capabilities. Discover the strategic details.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede urges transformation and innovation to secure Nigeria against evolving threats. High-level seminar explores pathways.
Benin's presidency confirms President Patrice Talon is safe after a brief coup attempt by soldiers. Loyal forces have restored order. Get the latest details on the unfolding situation.
Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the Israeli-supported Popular Forces militia in Gaza, has been killed. His death marks a major setback for Israel's strategy to reshape the territory's political landscape post-war.