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Ukraine Approves Temporary Residency for Foreign Military Volunteers
Ukraine has introduced a new legal framework granting temporary residence permits to foreigners and stateless persons serving in its armed forces, a move aimed at…
Army chief urges veterans to remain active in retirement
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged military veterans to remain active in retirement to promote blood flow and prevent clogging of the joints in old age.…
NAF begins structured withdrawal of firearms from retiring personnel
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun a structured and lawful withdrawal of service firearms from retiring personnel to strengthen weapons accountability, enhance public safety and align…
Terror Attacks: US troops will not fight our battles, Retd General cautions
Following the deployment of a team of US troops to Nigerian to assist in the fight against terrorism, a former Director of Operations at the Army Headquarters, Major General
Ijioma N.…
Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Ties as Army Chief Pushes Sustained Security…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised the need for sustained international defence cooperation as Nigeria steps up efforts to confront prevailing security…
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…