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

By

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...

Over 100 terrorists dead as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Lake 

By: Zagazola Makama

An infighting between the Bakoura Buduma Boko Haram faction  and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), has reportedly left over...

TROOPS OF MNJTF INFLICTED CASUALTIES AND RECOVERED ARMS FROM TERRORISTS

On August 17, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 1 in Cameroon successfully intercepted remnants of the...

EUROPEAN UNION SUPPORT MNJTF WITH TWENTY NAUTICAL PLATFORMS

In a significant boost to regional security, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has received support from the European Union for twenty nautical platforms via COGINTA, a peace and...

UPDATE: Hundreds of ex-Boko Haram, protest, block road to demand N30,000 allowance

By: Zagazola Makama

Hundreds of Nigerian Boko Haram terrorists who are being held at Hajj camp in Borno State after surrendering rioted on Friday over...

How We Lost Three Officers, 22 Soldiers, 4 Pilots in Niger Ambush, Jet Crash – DHQ

By: Zagazola Makama

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says three officers, 22 soldiers, 2 pilots and 2 crew members  were killed during ambush by...

Update

NIGER: At least 17 soldiers killed in an attack in Boni near Niger-Mali border

At least 17 Nigeriene soldiers were killed and 20 injured in an attack by suspected jihadists on Tuesday near the Niger-Mali border, the defense ministry...

Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi: Security, Governance, and Diplomacy Expert

Biography of Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi

In the realm of security and regional governance, few individuals shine as brightly as Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi. Born on January 17, 1975, in...

Army nabs 3 alleged railtrack vandals in Nasarawa State

By Zagazola Makama

Troops from 4 Special Forces of the Nigerian Army Doma, Nasarawa State, have arrested three suspects for railtrack vandalism at Kwarra community of Keana...

CDS calls for enhanced joint trainings towards operational efficiency

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Monday emphasized the need for enhanced joint training and exercises within...

NAF HELICOPTER CRASHES AT CHUKUBA VILLAGE IN NIGER STATE

A Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed today, 14 August 2023 at about 1.00pm near Chukuba Village in Niger State.

Edward Gabkwet Air Commodore...