Category: Military
CAS Reinforces Protection of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Assets During Strategic Visit to Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria – March 5, 2026 The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on March 5, 2026, conducted a strategic operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he commissioned key infrastructure projects, inspected operational facilities, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Air…
Commander Corps of Signals Hosts GOC 81 Division, Strengthens Collaboration
Lagos, Nigeria — March 5, 2026 The Commander Corps of Signals (CCS), led by Major General Tanimu Abdullahi, has reaffirmed its commitment to strong collaboration with the 81 Division Nigerian Army, enhancing operational effectiveness across formations. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General…
Nigerian Military’s OPHK Identifies Shariff Umar as Key Suspected Coordinator of Suicide Bombing Network in the North East, Calls for Public Cooperation
Maiduguri, Borno State | January 2, 2026 The Nigerian Military under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has recorded a major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism operations in the North East with the identification of Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the alleged principal coordinator of a suicide bombing network responsible for recent attacks and attempted strikes…
DEFENCE MINISTER, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA TASKS PROMOTED ARMY GENERALS TO RAISE OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
Abuja, Nigeria — 10 December 2025 The Nigerian Army on Wednesday decorated 28 senior officers with new ranks, as the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), charged them to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, enhanced professionalism, and unwavering loyalty to the nation. The ceremony, held at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess…
WAJIROKO TERRORISTS AMBUSH: BRIGADE COMMANDER LEADS TROOPS BACK TO BASE
WAJIROKO, BORNO STATE — 16 NOVEMBER 2025 Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade conducting a routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, were ambushed by terrorists while returning from a successful mission along the fringes of the Sambisa Forest. In a statement released by the…
DRUG TRAFFICKER ABANDONS VEHICLE AS TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE FOIL DRUG MOVEMENT IN AKWANGA
Akwanga, Nasarawa State — October 14, 2025 Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, intercepted a vehicle suspected to be transporting hard drugs on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The interception took place around Anguwan Malama.The vehicle, an ash-coloured Toyota Solara bearing Lagos…
ARMY INAUGURATES RENOVATED SOLDIERS CLUB, GOLF TEE BOX IN KANO
Kano, Saturday 11 October 2025 The Nigerian Army has reinforced its commitment to fostering strong civil-military relations through sporting and community-based initiatives. This was emphasized by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibuisi, during the commissioning of the renovated Hole Number 3 Tee Box at the Kano Golf Club, a project successfully executed…
NAOWA 82 Division Commemorates World Mental Health Day 2025
NAOWA Group of Schools Hall, Enugu, Friday, 10 October 2025 The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), 82 Division Chapter, marked World Mental Health Day 2025 with a significant event held at the NAOWA Group of School Hall in Enugu. The commemoration, themed “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” aimed to shed…
ACTING COMMANDER SECTOR 4 OPERATION HADIN KAI ASSURES NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF CONTINUED COOPERATION
Yola, Adamawa State – October 8, 2025 The Acting Commander Sector 4 Operation Hadin Kai and Commander 23 Armour Brigade, Brigadier General Amechi Agwu, has reaffirmed the Sector’s unwavering commitment to strengthening cooperation with the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRCN), Adamawa State Chapter, in fostering and upholding human rights within military operations. This…
YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA, BRIG GEN BELLO TELLS NYSC MEMBERS
Nonwa-Gbam Tai, Rivers State | October 9, 2025 The Commander, 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Brigadier General Abubakar Adamu Bello, has described members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as the future of Nigeria. He made this declaration during a visit to the NYSC Permanent…