Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated 10 more insurgents in a counter-terrorism operation along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis in Borno State, North East Nigeria. This latest success follows a previous encounter in which over 50 terrorists were neutralised during multiple foiled attacks in the Katarko area of Yobe State and parts of Borno State last…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards reforming the Armed Forces Act, advancing a bill intended to strengthen military command structures and improve operational efficiency. The bill, introduced by Rep. Aminu Balele in collaboration with Reps. Midala Usman and Daniel Asama, also seeks to increase accountability within the armed forces, the News…
Nigeria’s top military leadership has underscored the importance of mental health in sustaining an effective and resilient armed force, calling for greater support for personnel facing trauma, stress and fatigue. Speaking at the 2025 World Mental Health Day Symposium in Abuja, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa—represented by AVM Olusola Akinboyewa—said the military’s capability…
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, says the Nigerian Army remains committed to strengthening civil-military relations through sporting and community-based initiatives. Chibuisi stated this in Kano on Sunday during the inauguration of the renovated Hole Number 3 Tee Box at the Kano Golf Club, executed by Headquarters 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army. He said…
Nigeria’s Senate has called on the government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South after a wave of bandit attacks that has left dozens dead and forced thousands from their homes. Senator Ashiru Oyelola (APC, Kwara South) told lawmakers that more than 70 people had been killed, 142 kidnapped, and 25 communities deserted…
Nigeria’s top defence chief has called for stronger safeguards within the armed forces’ justice system, stressing that discipline must go hand in hand with fairness for personnel on dangerous missions. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, said at a book launch in Abuja on Wednesday that military justice was “central to protecting rights” and…
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged tougher counter-terrorism measures after dozens of lives were lost in a recent assault on Darajamal community in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Offering condolences on Monday to Governor Babagana Zulum and the people of Borno, Shettima said the killings had left the country “in collective grief,”…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday was accorded full military honours during his official visit to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace in Brasília. A colourful guard of honour welcomed the Nigerian leader before President da Silva formally received him, exchanged pleasantries, introduced his ministers, and posed for photographs. Tinubu reciprocated by…
Nigeria’s armed forces say they are intensifying operations to dismantle criminal networks while safeguarding agricultural activities across the country, underscoring the link between security and food production. Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, said on Friday that counter-terrorism efforts were being sustained in all regions, combining ground and aerial strikes with inter-agency collaboration….
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has pledged the Nigerian military’s support to the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) in securing oil and gas facilities in the region. Musa made the pledge when a delegation of the SSDC paid a courtesy visit to him at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He endorsed the…
