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Defence Minister inaugurates training for 800 Special Forces troops
Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru on Monday inaugurated the first phase training for 800 Special Forces personnel tasked with conducting high-impact operations with precision,…
Libyan Authorities Seize Military Equipment Near Egyptian Border
Authorities in Imsaad, a town near Libya's border with Egypt, seized military equipment, including a radar system and explosive barrels bearing images of former Syrian President…
NDA to conduct firing exercise, urges residents not to panic
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Friday, urged residents of Afaka, Mando, and Kauya in Kaduna State not to panic, when its Inter Battalion Obstacles Crossing Competition for NDA …
Troops neutralise 10 terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims in Katsina, Zamfara
The troops of the Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 10 terrorists, rescued 101 kidnapped victims across Kankara in Katsina state and Shinkafi in Zamfara.
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ECOWAS Defence chiefs meet, review pledges for standby force
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS), are currently meeting in Abuja to among other things, review the pledges for the ECOWAS…
NAF initiates 340 infrastructure projects, completes 195 in 20 months – CAS
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has in the last 20 months initiated 340 infrastructure projects and completed 195.
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U.S. commends Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and…
Nigerian Army recounts milestones in CNG, logistics
The Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST), says it has recorded significant achievements in logistics transformation, particularly in the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas…
CDS tasks military, paramilitary personnel on mental, physical fitness
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged military personnel, paramilitary and other security forces, to remain physically, mentally and otherwise, fit.…
Ramadan: NDA fosters spiritual growth among cadets
In a remarkable display of interfaith harmony, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA ) community came together to share the benefits of fasting as Muslims begin the Ramadan fasting on…