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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…
NAF launches investigation into incident in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun an investigation into an incident involving its personnel and some civilians that occurred on Wednesday at Unguwan Gangare, Barakallahu, in Kaduna…
US to Expel Transgender Soldiers Without Waivers
The United States will remove transgender troops from military service unless they obtain individual waivers, according to a Pentagon memo released on February 26.
The memo,…
US condemns ‘dangerous’ maneuvers by Chinese navy in South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter flies close to a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic aircraft above Scarborough Shoal on Feb. 18, 2025.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES —
The United…
CDS says 789 ex-terrorists undergoing de-radicalisation, rehabilitation,…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says about 789 ex-terrorist combatants, are presently undergoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme…
U.S. Airstrike Kills Senior Al-Qaeda Affiliate Operative in Syria
The U.S. military has confirmed the killing of a senior finance and logistics operative from Hurras al-Din, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in northwestern Syria.
In a statement, the…
Nigerian army denies alleged abandonment of wounded soldier
The Nigerian Army has denied the allegation by one of its wounded soldiers, Lance Cpl. Itodo David, that he had been abandoned at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (NARHK) Kaduna.
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40% of Nigerian Army Personnel Lack Housing, Says COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has disclosed that over 40% of Nigerian Army personnel are without adequate accommodation.
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Tinubu Commissions New Army Barracks in Abuja, Pledges Improved Welfare for Troops
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed army barracks in Asokoro, Abuja, to address the acute shortage of accommodation for officers and soldiers of the!-->…
NDA Vows to Sustain Transformational Changes, Train Future Military Leaders
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining transformational changes and producing competent officers for the armed forces. Speaking during an event at!-->…