In Clearance Operation, Troops Free 25 Abducted Borno Civilians

…Reunite 4 Kidnap Victims with families in Kaduna

In the unrelenting effort by troops to clear remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) enclaves in Borno and contiguous states...

Ground Troops Arrest 17 Criminals, Recover Arms in Plateau

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 21 to 28 August 2023 have arrested 17 criminal suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping and armed...

EU expresses support to French Ambassador in Niger, saying it does not recognize authorities of Putschist in Niger 

By: Zagazola Makama

The European Union expresses its full support for the French Ambassador saying it does not...

Military onslaught forcing bandits, terrorists to become desperate – Group

 Nigeria Peace Advocates (NPA), a non-partisan group, says the intensity of military onslaught against bandits and insurgents in the North East and North West...

Insecurity: KTSG bans motorcycle, tricycle night movement in 19 LGs

 The Katsina State Government has banned the use of commercial motorcycles and tricycles at night across 19 Local Governments (LGs) as part of efforts to enhance...

UNGA: Tinubu, Biden Set to Meet in New York

President Bola Tinubu will meet U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said on...

Why ECOWAS I Lead is Reluctant to go to War In Niger, Tinubu Tells U.S Envoy

“We are deep in our attempts to peacefully settle the issue in Niger by leveraging on our diplomatic tools.

“I continue to hold ECOWAS back, despite its...

Tijjaniyya urges ECOWAS to opt for diplomatic solution on Niger

An Islamic group, the International Organization of Tijaniyyah Brotherhood, has called on ECOWAS to opt for a diplomatic solution in resolving the leadership crisis in Niger...

The Mixed Multinational Force Transfers 46 former Boko Haram members to the Chadian authoritiesBagasola, Chad - August 27, 2023: The Mixed Multinational Force (MFF) has taken a significant step towards long-term peace in the region, with the...

Nigeria still losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily – NSA

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says the country is still losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily to local and international thieves despite efforts to...

Tinubu tasks U.S. on defence of democracy in West Africa

President Bola Tinubu has tasked the U.S. to collaborate with African countries in defending its democracies against anti-democratic forces within and outside the continent in order...

Nigerian Military Nabs 22 Oil Thieves, Kills 23 Terrorists, Rescues 41 Abductees

1. The counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations being conducted by troops continues to produce results. Though, the men and women of the armed forces...

Security: Zulum presents 50 patrol vehicles, 300 motorcycles to military, CJTF, hunters, agro-rangers

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday, distributed over 50 patrol vehicles and 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian military and volunteers from the...

BOKO HARAM RELEASES 48 ABDUCTED WOMAN AFTER PAYMENT OF RANSOM

By: Zagazola Makama

Boko Haram have released at least 48 women abducted in Maiwa and Shuwarin Villages in Mafa LGA, in Borno State.

The Women were kidnapped in their farmlands on...

Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Borno, more than 41 terrorists killed including Commanders

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast 41 fighters from the Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād, Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP)...

Army to bolster fighting spirit of troops with regular trainings – Lagbaja

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja says the army would organize more training to rejuvenate the fighting spirit of troops engaged in various...

NAF to take delivery of 18 attack helicopters – Abubakar

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar says the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) will soon take delivery of 18 attack helicopters to boost its fleet of...

COAS Lagbaja to Army Commanders: Rekindle Troops’ Warrior Spirit

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has directed commanders at all levels to redirect efforts at rejuvenation of troops fighting spirit.

COAS gave this...

Nigerian Army committed to ending terrorism – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Tuesday reiterated the army’s determination to eliminate terrorism, insurgency and other forms of criminalities in Nigeria.

Mr Lagbaja...

WHY THE SUPPORT OF ALL NIGERIANS MATTER TO THE MILITARY

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Edward Gabkwet

A nation’s national power comes in both tangible and intangible components. A strong and virile military force is a credible and tangible addition to a nation's power and...