Nigeria to take delivery of 24 Italian M-346 fighter jets
Nigeria is preparing to take delivery of 24 M-346 fighter aircraft from Italy following a major defence procurement agreement signed in November 2023. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) entered into…
How military heavyweights stopped controversial promotion of Tinubu’s ADC to brigadier-general
A plan to elevate Nurudeen Yusuf, aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, to the rank of brigadier-general was shelved at the last minute on Monday evening following high-level intervention by…
Disquiet as Tinubu approves ‘special promotion’ for aide-de-camp
Concerns have emerged within the Nigerian Army following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a “special presidential promotion” for his aide-de-camp (ADC), Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf, elevating him to the rank of…
FG approves new army training depot in Ebonyi to boost troop strength
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army Training Depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to strengthen the Army’s combat capacity through the production of more well-trained…
Troops dislodge notorious gang in Benue, foil ambush ahead of yuletide
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified security operations ahead of the festive season, dismantling a criminal gang that had been mounting illegal roadblocks and ambushing travellers in Ukum…
Foreign minister confirms Nigerian soldiers still in Burkina Faso after forced aircraft landing
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that the Nigerian soldiers aboard an aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina Faso remain in the country. Tuggar gave the…
Air Force jet crashes in Niger community as pilots safely eject
An air force jet has reportedly crashed in a community in Borgu LGA of Niger State. Lapai TV, an online television network based in the state, shared a video of…
Irabor: No repentant Boko Haram fighters in military recruitment
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Lucky Irabor, has dismissed widespread claims that repentant Boko Haram terrorists are being recruited into the Nigerian military. Speaking during a television appearances…
Military probes alleged troop withdrawal before Kebbi school abduction
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched an investigation into allegations that soldiers pulled out of their post shortly before terrorists abducted students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in…
Army confirms killing of soldier in Ikorodu after being attacked by mad man — Launches investigation
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has released preliminary details surrounding the tragic death of a soldier who was attacked while on internal security duty in the Imota area…