In a major boost to Nigeria’s counter-insurgency and national security efforts, the Armed Forces are set to deploy 800 highly trained special forces to frontline operational zones, the Chief of Defence Staff has revealed. General Christopher Musa made the disclosure during his address at the 2025 Defence Training Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Themed “Performance-Oriented…
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has urged the military to ensure that troops training aligned with Nigeria’s national security objectives to defeat the enemies of the state. Badaru gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, at the Defence Training Conference 2025, which had as it’s with theme, “Performance Oriented Training and Trends in…
In a significant security breakthrough, the Nigerian Army has rescued two hostages and detained eight suspected kidnappers during a raid in Kwara State. According to a statement from the 22 Armoured Brigade, troops from the Forward Operating Base in Patigi launched a targeted operation on Saturday following actionable intelligence about a criminal camp near Latandaji…
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has dismissed suggestions that internal sabotage within the armed forces contributed to the deadly attacks in Yelwata, a community in Benue State. Reacting to media speculation and public concern, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, spokesperson for the Nigerian military, said on Tuesday that the claims were “entirely unfounded” and lacked credible evidence. He stated…
Nigeria’s top military commander has vowed to take proactive action following the recent wave of killings in Benue State, pledging a complete review of security tactics and a determined pursuit of those behind the violence. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, made the promise during a visit to the Yelwata community, which has suffered…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Malam Jidda, in a joint military operation in the insurgency-prone states of Yobe and Borno. According to a statement released on Tuesday by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for Operation Hadin Kai,…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more books written on the military so as to inspire the younger generation to join the Armed Forces to serve Nigeria together. Musa made the call during the public presentation and launch of a book titled: ‘Professionalism and Service to Fatherland: The Military Heroes…
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar has appealed for enhanced collaboration and exchanges between Nigeria Military School(NMS) Zaria and Air Force Military School Jos. Abubakar made the appeal as the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer for the regimental parade in his honour at the Nigeria Military School Zaria on…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday spoke out strongly against Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza. “The European Commission has always supported and will continue to support Israel’s right to security and self-defence, but this escalation and disproportionate use of force against civilians cannot be justified under humanitarian and international law,” von…
The Nigerian Army has said the explosion at a Bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja is under control. According to military sources,the suicide bomber bearing about six mortar was stopped on top bridge linking Mogadishu and Guzape. The source said the suicide bomber was coming from the Nyanyan Mararaba axis coming into town before…
