Iran Halts Retaliatory Strikes as US Pauses Attacks
Iran suspends retaliatory strikes on US allies Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan as long as Trump holds off attacking Iran, following US pause after 13 days of attacks.
Category : Military
Inside Failed Coup Plot: Insider Deception at Villa
A police inspector at the Presidential Villa allegedly turned a coup plot into a personal hustle, deceiving military conspirators and extracting money while claiming impossible access.
Troops Foil Terrorist Attack, Evacuate 21 Students in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI foiled a terrorist infiltration attempt on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety in Borno, also arresting a cross-border kidnapper.
NICN Reinstates 70 Soldiers Pardoned by Buhari
Lagos NICN orders reinstatement of 70 soldiers dismissed for mutiny after presidential pardon by Buhari, with full pay from July 2022.
Retired General Hails Tinubu's Army Restructuring
Retired Major General Anthony Atolagbe praises President Tinubu's expansion of the Nigerian Army from 8 to 12 divisions, calling it a decisive step to combat evolving security threats.
Gunmen kill Army colonel in Nasarawa for resisting abduction
Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude shot dead by gunmen in Nasarawa after fighting off abduction attempt; wife, driver, guard injured.
Tinubu to Increase Salaries of Military Personnel Soon
President Bola Tinubu will soon announce a salary increment for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel, according to Defence Minister General Christopher Musa, as part of sustained welfare improvements.
Troops Rescue Kidnapped Woman After Terror Attack in Katsina
Nigerian Army troops and Katsina Community Watch Corps rescued a kidnapped woman after engaging terrorists in Charanchi LGA. The operation foiled an attack and the victim was reunited with her family.
Tinubu to Announce New Salary Increase for Nigerian Soldiers
President Tinubu is set to announce another pay rise for military personnel, Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa disclosed during a workshop for armed forces widows and wives in Abuja.
Nigerian Air Force completes M-346 fighter test
The Nigerian Air Force has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for three M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft in Italy, marking a milestone in force modernisation.
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Army Arrests Soldier for Supplying Uniforms to Terrorists
The Nigerian Army arrested Private Mohammed Yusuf, accused of supplying military uniforms to terrorists, as he attempted to flee to Cameroon. He was captured in Maiduguri on July 25.
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Senior ISWAP finance chief surrenders with 2 sons, AK-47
A senior ISWAP finance operative surrendered with his two sons and an AK-47 rifle to Nigerian troops, as 46 other terrorists and their families also laid down their arms in Borno.
New Details of Alleged 2025 Coup Plot Against Tinubu
Over 7,400 pages of documents reveal operational blueprint of alleged 2025 coup plot, including coded language, target assignments, and transition plan to overthrow President Tinubu.
Navy Officer Admits Calling Tinubu Scared After Parade Cancellation
A Nigerian Navy lieutenant commander admitted sending a WhatsApp message describing President Tinubu as 'scared' after the cancellation of the 1 October parade, part of an alleged coup plot trial.
US Pauses Iran Strikes, Missile Shortage; Houthis Hit Saudi Oil
The US military paused strikes on Iran due to interceptor missile shortages, as Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in retaliation for Saudi strikes on Hodeida.
Tinubu Expands Army to 12 Divisions, 28,000 New Recruits
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from 6 to 12 divisions and authorized the recruitment of 28,000 new soldiers to enhance national security.
Tinubu Approves Army Expansion to 12 Divisions, 28,000 Recruits
President Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, recruiting 28,000 personnel, with new divisions covering all geopolitical zones in two phases by December 2026.
US strikes Iran for 11th night, targets Strait of Hormuz shipping
The US continued its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting drone storage and military infrastructure to degrade Iran's threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM Reroutes 9 Ships, Disables 1 Vessel in Iran Blockade
US Central Command rerouted nine commercial vessels and disabled one under its reimposed naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking a significant escalation in enforcement.
US Army National Guard: Age, Physical Requirements for Enlistment
The US Army National Guard has released eligibility criteria for enlistment: age 17-42, US citizenship or Green Card, ASVAB test, and an 8-step recruitment process including basic combat training.
US Marine Corps 2026 Requirements for Enlisted and Officer Recruits
The US Marine Corps has released full eligibility requirements for 2026, covering age, education, citizenship, and physical standards for enlisted and officer applicants.
US Army 2026 Enlistment Requirements Released
The US Army has published official eligibility requirements for 2026 enlistment. Age, citizenship, education, and fitness criteria differ for enlisted soldiers and officers.
US Air Force Releases Official Age, Weight Requirements for Enlistment
The US Air Force has published official eligibility guidelines for enlistment, including age limits, weight requirements, and citizenship rules for foreign nationals.
Civilian JTF Appoints Retired Maj.-Gen. Maikano as Acting Commander General
The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Maikano as acting Commander General to formalise the group through a robust blueprint, announced at a security summit in Abuja.
Nigeria to use digital ID to track mining, curb illegal mining
Nigeria plans to deploy digital identity infrastructure to track mining operators, strengthen regulation, and curb illegal mining, says Minister Dele Alake.
Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa Military Power in 2026 Index
Nigeria ranks third in Africa for military strength in the 2026 Global Firepower Index, behind Egypt and Algeria, with a Power Index score of 0.6097.
Two US soldiers killed, one missing in Jordan
Two US service members were killed and one is missing in Jordan during operations against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, CENTCOM reports.
Nigerian Military Rejects US Claim on Terrorist Electronics
Nigeria's military refutes US claim that American forces seized a 'large haul' of electronic materials from terrorists, stating the materials were voluntarily handed over under security cooperation.
Nigerian Military Shares Rare Video of Oyo Pupils Rescue
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters released a video detailing the joint operation by Navy, Army, Air Force, DSS, and Police that rescued abducted students, teachers, and passengers in Oyo State.
Army Lieutenant Buried After Rescue Mission Death
Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, 28, killed during rescue of abducted Oyo students and teachers, laid to rest with full military honors in Yola on July 10, 2026.
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