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Over 40 ISWAP Fighters Killed in Military Air Strike in Borno
A preliminary intelligence assessment has indicated that a military air strikes on an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) position at Badu village, south of Gudumbali in Borno State,…
Nigeria, Bangladesh Sign Strategic Defence Agreement to Boost Military Ties
The Nigerian Army and Bangladesh are strengthening strategic defence cooperation focused on military capacity building, professional military education, operational effectiveness…
Defence Chief Mourns NAF Crash Victims, Orders Probe
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed deep shock over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State.…
Nigerian Army activates three new battalions in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army has operationalised three new Infantry Battalions in Zamfara State as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and enhance rapid response to emerging threats…
Army Reshuffle: Shaibu Bets on New Commanders to Reset Nigeria’s Security Frontlines
The Nigerian Army is entering another phase of command adjustment as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, redeploys senior officers to critical operational and strategic…
US Troop Departure Is Not the End of Security Ties, Says Nigerian Defense…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel from Nigeria does not signify a breakdown or termination of the…
Tensions Rise as Nigerien, Chadian Forces Clash Near Diffa Border
By Zagazola Makama
Tension has risen along the Niger-Chad border following a clash between Nigerien and Chadian troops in the Diffa region, after Nigerien forces reportedly encountered a…
Nigeria, US Deepen Defence Ties, Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military-to-military relations and deepening cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other security…
Army Sets 274 Officers on Five-Day Test for Senior Command and Staff Course
The Nigerian Army has commenced the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) for 274 officers at Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.
The five-day examination, being…
Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces Personnel
By Zagazola Makama
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent, in a major…