Oluyede officially assumes command as 24th COAS

The Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff...

Rising Extremism in Nigeria: Dangerous Spread of Radical Ideology

By: Zagazola Makama 

The proliferation of extremist ideology is emerging as a significant security threat across Nigeria, particularly marked by the activities...

Troops Destroy Bandits’ Camps, Recover Arms in Benue, Taraba

 Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have destroyed bandits’ camps and recovered arms and a vehicle during a clearance operation in Taraba...

Police Foil Two Kidnap Attempts, Rescue 20 Victims in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled two kidnapping attempts in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas (LGAs), rescuing 20 kidnapped victims in the process.

The...

Bandits Loyal to Bello Turji Abduct Newly-Wedded Bride and Four Bridesmaids in Sokoto

By; Zagazola Makama

Tragedy struck in Sabon Birni Local Government Area as suspected bandits abducted a newly-wedded bride along with four bridesmaids shortly...

NDA cadets make history at royal marines commando training centre

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), said two of its cadets  made history at the Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines, United Kingdom.

Its Public Relations Officer, Maj...

COAS pledges renewed commitment to tackle security challenges in N/E, N/W regions

 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured the Army’s renewed commitment to addressing security challenges by terrorists in the North...

COAS pledges improved welfare for wounded soldiers, orders evacuation of critical cases

Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of wounded...

Burkina Faso’s military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta issued a decree Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the...

Troops Launch Offensive Operation, Neutralize Terrorists, Destroy Camps in Tsafe LGA

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in a joint collaboration with Operation Forest Yinzuya (OPFY) Multi-Sector...

Nigerian Army restates commitment to end insurgency

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed commitment of the Nigerian Army to end Boko Haram insurgency in Borno and parts of the...

CDS identifies innovative measures against evolving global security threats

 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, has underscored the need for innovative, localised, and non-kinetic initiatives to stay ahead of global...

Third Bomb Explosion Rocks Zamfara State in One Week

By: Zagazola Makama

Zamfara State has been hit by yet another bomb explosion, the third such incident reported within the span of a week. Two explosions occurred on the road...

Gunmen Attack Taraba Governor’s Family as Police Escort Accidentally Shoots Sister

By: Zagazola Makama 

Tragedy struck along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday  when armed gunmen...

Ashaka-Lafarge donates rice to Maiduguri flood victims

Lafarge Africa has donated 600 bags of rice to support persons affected by the Maiduguri flood disaster. 

The Managing Director of the company, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu announced the donation...

Military efforts could be enhanced through development journalism – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says that military efforts to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty could be enhanced through development...

COAS, Zulum pledge greater collaboration to end insurgency

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olatubosun Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to ending the 15-year insurgency in the North...

Max Air Confirms Emergency Landing in Maiduguri Due to Engine Abnormality

Max Air has confirmed that Flight VM1623, with registration number 5N-BBM, made an emergency landing at Maiduguri International Airport on December 5, 2024, due to an...

Nigerian Air Force Targets Bandit Hideout in Zamfara, Neutralizes Several Criminals

By Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Air Component of Operation  has launched a decisive airstrike against a notorious enclave in Rugan Mai...

Insecurity: COAS challenges operational commanders on strategic leadership

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has challenged operational commanders to develop strategic leadership skills in furtherance of the...