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Nigeria, Switzerland Pledge to Strengthen Defence Collaboration with Focus on…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and the Government of Switzerland have pledged to sustain and deepen their defence collaboration, with renewed emphasis on non-kinetic approaches to…
Navy inaugurates block of classrooms in Edo community
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a block of four classrooms in Orhueren Central School, Ozalla Community, Owan West Local Government Area in Edo.
The fully furnished facilities unveiled…
AFN to Arraign Officers Over Alleged Plot, Breach of Service Rules
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into allegations of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations involving 16 officers arrested in October 2025, with some…
Nigerian Army Dismisses Mutiny Claims as Fake News, Reaffirms Commitment to Troop…
The Nigerian Army has firmly debunked reports alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over issues of salaries and allowances, describing the claims as false, misleading and a…
Defence, Interior Ministers meet to chart path for safer Nigeria
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, met on Friday to discuss security measures aimed at ensuring a safe Nigeria.
The…
DEPOWA honours Oghogho Musa for impactful leadership
The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), have paid glowing tributes to its immediate past President, Oghogho Musa, for her impactful and people-centred leadership during…
AFCRD 2026: CDS assures troops of improved welfare
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) that concrete measures are being implemented to improve their…
Army chief harps on realistic training, doctrine-driven operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the need for realistic and mission-oriented training, saying it remains critical to achieving superior operational…
CNS visits North-East troops, urges sustained operation in Lake Chad
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has
charged troops of the Armed Forces deployed to the North-East to sustain commitment to counter-terrorism operations and…
COAS celebrates Christmas with troops of Operation Fansan Yamma
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu on Thursday celebrated Christmas with the troops of Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma(OPF), and charged them to …