Tinubu holds emergency meeting with security chiefs over rising terror attacks
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with top security officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja amid growing concerns over renewed terrorist attacks in parts of the…
Defence minister orders service chiefs to review operations in North-West, North-East
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the nation’s service chiefs to visit the North-West and North-East to reassess and strengthen ongoing military operations in the regions. The directive was…
Nigerian Army receives 15 locally made ‘Vanquisher’ armoured vehicles
The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of 15 locally manufactured All-Terrain Combat Vehicles, codenamed “Vanquisher,” to enhance operational effectiveness and improve troop mobility across difficult terrains.The armoured personnel carriers (APCs)…
Terrorism war: US military aircraft land in Kaduna, Maiduguri
No fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, delivering ammunition and other operational equipment to support the country’s fight against insecurity, according to…
US to deploy 200 troops to train Nigerian military
The United States is set to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to support the training of the country’s military as it intensifies efforts to combat insurgency across northern regions. According…
DHQ explains Nigeria–U.S. security ties, denies presence of U.S. troops
The Defence Headquarters has clarified that Nigeria’s security cooperation with the United States does not involve the deployment of U.S. troops in the country, dismissing recent media reports and public…
US sends small military team to Nigeria amid security cooperation
The United States has deployed a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following renewed security cooperation between both countries. General Dagvin Anderson, commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), disclosed…
Defence minister: Coup plotters pencilled me down for killing
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has revealed that he was among the key targets of a recently uncovered plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the…
Foiled Coup: ‘They knew the consequences’ —Defence minister
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said military officers arrested over the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu were fully aware of the consequences of their actions. Sixteen officers,…
Inside the foiled coup attempt: How operatives, arms and funds were tracked
Security agencies have uncovered extensive details of arms, ammunition, vehicles and cash recovered from military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. More than 40…