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Category : Military
Sanwo-Olu gifts N100m, apartments to Nigerian Legion
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.
Fresh Ammunition Cache Found Near Maiduguri Railway
Nigerian troops discover another cache of 12.7mm ammunition hidden near a railway in Maiduguri's Kumshe area, close to former Boko Haram strongholds. Read the latest security update.
Army arrests 8, seizes fuel in Adamawa anti-terror ops
Nigerian troops have arrested eight suspected suicide bombing network members and intercepted over 1,000 litres of fuel in Adamawa. The military urges public vigilance. Read more.
Army arrests 8, dismantles terrorist bombing network
Operation HADIN KAI troops have arrested eight suspects and dismantled a terrorist bombing network in Adamawa State. Key materials linked to a mosque bombing were recovered. Read the full details of the military's latest success.
Air Chief to NAF: Protect Civilians, They Are Not Enemies
Air Marshal Sunday Aneke charges 1,296 new NAF personnel to uphold public trust. He stresses protecting civilians is a core duty for national security success. Read his full address.
Diplomats Urge Tinubu to Redeploy Defence Minister Matawalle
A global diplomatic body has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, citing internal obstacles to security. The group praised Nigeria-US military collaboration.
9 Soldiers Dead in Borno IED Explosion
Nine Nigerian soldiers feared dead after Boko Haram IED blast on Maiduguri-Gubio road. Details of the Sunday attack and ongoing terror threats in the Lake Chad region.
Troops Intercept Criminal Kingpin's Wife, Recover Arms in Taraba
Nigerian troops intercept wife of notorious criminal John Ngata, leading to recovery of 13 AK-47 rifles, grenades, and ammunition in Taraba. A major blow to criminal networks.
Nigerian Air Force Releases DSSC 34 Shortlist, Interview Dates
The Nigerian Air Force has published the shortlist for DSSC 34/2025. Interviews run from January 12 to February 8, 2026, in Kaduna. Strict compliance with guidelines is mandatory to avoid disqualification.
Troops Kill 5 Terrorists, Rescue 3 in Borno
Nigerian Army troops eliminated five terrorists and freed three kidnapped civilians in a Konduga, Borno operation. Read details of the successful offensive.
Army neutralises 23 terrorists in Kano-Katsina operation
Nigerian military eliminates 23 terrorists fleeing Kano in a coordinated air-ground strike. Amnesty International condemns separate attacks in Plateau and Kaduna. Read the full report.
Army arrests 13, recovers 13 rifles in Delta operation
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a 13-member criminal gang and seized 13 pump-action rifles in Delta State. The operation highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
Gumi Claims US Plot, Troops Recover Arms, Arrest 13
Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi alleges he was marked for elimination by the US. Meanwhile, Nigerian troops make significant arms recovery and arrests in Borno. Full details inside.
Army Foils Bandits, Kills 3, Arrests 1 in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army 12 Brigade in Lokoja have foiled bandits' movement, killing three and arresting a logistics supplier in coordinated operations across Kogi State. Read the full details.
Army destroys criminal armoury, intercepts kingpin's wife in Taraba
Nigerian Army's Operation Whirl Stroke intercepts wife of notorious criminal John Gata, uncovers and destroys large weapons cache in Taraba. Read details of the successful operation.
23 Terrorists Killed in NAF Airstrike After Kano Attacks
Nigerian Air Force eliminates 23 bandits in a precision strike as they fled to Katsina. Get the full details of the coordinated military operation here.
Army Recovers 13 Rifles, Arrests 15 in Delta Operation
Nigerian Army troops arrest 15 suspects and recover 13 pump action rifles in Delta State. Read the full details of the successful operation against criminal elements.
US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Night Raid
US military captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife in daring night raid. Details of Operation Absolute Resolve revealed. Read the full story.
Nigeria's Military Ranked 31st Globally, Senator Praises
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim hails Nigeria's Armed Forces for their professionalism and global ranking. Read about their role in national security and African peacekeeping.
Soldiers disobey minister, keep roadblocks in South East
HURIWA reports soldiers ignored Gen. Musa's order to withdraw from checkpoints. Roadblocks persist in the South East, causing extortion and traffic. Read the full report.
Soldiers disobey Defence Minister's roadblock order - HURIWA
HURIWA reports soldiers ignored the Defence Minister's order to withdraw from checkpoints in the South East, continuing extortion and causing traffic. Read the full report.
Naval Chief Calls Border Deployment Challenging but Necessary
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, says deploying personnel to Nigeria's extreme North-Eastern flank is crucial for territorial integrity and controlling Lake Chad waterways. Read the full report.
Nigerian Air Force Recovers UAV After Operational Fault
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered a drone that lost link during a counter-insurgency mission. No lives were lost and operations continue. Read the full details.
Military Warns Sokoto on Unexploded US Airstrike Bombs
Nigerian military urges Sokoto civilians to return dangerous remnants from Dec 25 US-backed airstrikes. Specialized units deployed for recovery. Read the full safety alert.
Navy Chief Calls Lake Chad Border Deployment Vital for Security
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, states securing Nigeria's North-Eastern border is challenging but crucial for territorial integrity and controlling Lake Chad waterways. Read the full report.
Navy Chief Pledges to Secure Lake Chad Region
Vice Admiral Idi Abbas commits to securing Lake Chad for fishing and farming. Joint operations aim to deny terrorists freedom and revive the North-East economy. Read more.
Ukraine Stages Assassination, Uses Bounty to Fund War
Ukraine's intelligence faked the death of a Russian militia leader to secure a $500,000 Kremlin bounty and expose Russian security failures. The funds will boost Ukrainian special units. Read the full story.
Soldiers harass journalists at Lagos market fire scene
Nigerian soldiers threatened reporters from The Guardian, Punch, and seized an AIT camera while covering the Arena Market fire in Lagos. Read the full report on the incident and fire damage.
Navy Pledges to Secure Lake Chad for Economic Activities
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, pledges enhanced security on Lake Chad to revive fishing, farming, and trade in the North-East. Read more on the military's strategy.
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