Video confirms U.S.–Nigeria airstrikes destroyed terrorists, hideouts in Sokoto
Many terrorists were killed while their hideouts and vehicles were destroyed during United States airstrikes carried out in Sokoto State on December 25, footage of the operation has shown. The…
Ex-Army Chief Yahaya moves to sue General over sponsorship of terrorism claims
Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has commenced legal action to clear his name following allegations linking him to terrorism financing. In a statement issued on Wednesday…
How troops arrested mastermind of maiduguri Mosque bombing
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested a man accused of orchestrating the suicide bombing that killed five worshippers and injured 34 others…
FG: US air strikes hit foreign ISIS enclaves in Sokoto after Tinubu’s approval
United States forces, working in close coordination with the Nigerian government, have carried out precision air strikes on two major Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves in Sokoto State, targeting foreign…
US thanks Nigeria for support in Christmas Day anti-terror strikes
Pete Hegseth, the United States War Secretary, has commended the Nigerian government for its cooperation during a Christmas Day military operation that targeted terrorist hideouts in Sokoto State. The operation…
Detained NAF personnel freed after Nigeria–Burkina Faso diplomatic talks
The 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members detained in Burkina Faso have been released following high-level diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the Burkinabè authorities. Nigeria’s Minister of…
Foreign minister, others enter Burkina Faso over detention of Air Force personnel
The Federal Government has deployed a high-powered delegation to Burkina Faso to engage the country’s authorities over the continued detention of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew. The delegation,…
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…