Maiduguri, Borno State | 11 January 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording significant successes in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.Along the Azir–Wajiroko axis, sustained military pressure forced 11 terrorist fighters to surrender, during which they handed over AK-47 rifles and assorted ammunition to…

Ikang, Cross River State | 11 January 2026 Troops of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following a hijacking incident involving a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon. The incident occurred on 11 January 2026, when a distress call alerted security forces that suspected sea pirates, operating…

Maiduguri, Borno State | 11 January 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes through clearance operations, fighting patrols and blocking actions.Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026 compelled 11 terrorist fighters to…

Abuja, Nigeria — January 14, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, joined the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, other Service Chiefs, and well-meaning Nigerians at an Interdenominational Church Service organised as part of activities marking the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026. The COAS was…

Marrakech, Morocco — January 14 Nigerian billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu has raised the stakes ahead of the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown against host nation Morocco, pledging substantial cash rewards to spur the team to victory.Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Group, announced a $500,000 bonus for the Super Eagles if…

Abuja, Nigeria | Sunday, January 11, 2026 Residents of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, woke up on Sunday, January 11, 2026, to an unusual and uncomfortable weather condition as thick fog, dusty air, and an unpleasant smell enveloped the city.The sudden change in atmospheric conditions left many residents struggling to breathe comfortably, raising concerns about air quality,…

Port Harcourt, Rivers State9 January 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reassured officers and soldiers of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), that their welfare remains a top priority of his command. He gave the assurance today, 9 January 2026, while addressing troops at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground during…

Abuja, Nigeria9 January 2026 The Nigerian Army has observed a disturbing increase in the proliferation of fake social media accounts created and operated by unscrupulous individuals, falsely claiming to represent or be associated with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that the Chief of Army…

Makurdi, January 9, 2026 As part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, a special Jumaat prayer was held on Friday at the Makurdi Central Mosque, where clerics and worshippers called for stronger support systems for the families of fallen heroes in recognition of their sacrifices toward ensuring a peaceful and…

Abuja, January 9, 2026 The 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Nigeria officially commenced on Friday, January 9, 2026, with special Jumaat prayers held at the National Mosque in Abuja, mosques across the 36 states of the federation, and various military formations nationwide.The week-long programme, which runs until January 15, will culminate in…