Defence

Nigerian Armed Forces promote 235 Generals, Rear Admirals, AVM, others The Nigerian Armed Forces have announced the promotion of 235 officers to the ranks of one and two stars generals. The promotions were released on Tuesday…

CDS debunks rumours of absorbing repentant Boko Haram fighters into military Contrary to speculations, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has said the Nigerian Military has no plan to absorb repentant Boko…

Police arrest five bandit collaborators, 21 other suspects The Nigeria Police have arrested 26 suspects for various offences, including four females and a male who allegedly collaborated with a notorious bandit operating in a…

COAS Yahaya nominated for TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership The Editorial Board and Management of OurNigeria News Magagazine has received nominations from very senior serving Army officers and some retired…

Nigeria to partner Belarus on agriculture, fight against terrorism – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will collaborate with the Republic of Belarus for the mutual benefit of both countries. In a statement issued…

Peace Mission: Nigeria to deploy 62 medical military personnel to Mali The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has trained 62 Medical Military Contingent  (NIMED) 8 Level II, to be deployed for a peace mission to Mali. The medical personnel…

NDLEA secures conviction for 35 drug dealers in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has secured convictions for 35 out of the 353 drug suspects arrested in the last five months.…

Kidnap victims escape as troops raid bandit camps near Kaduna-Abuja highway By Matthew Eloyi Some civilians abducted by bandits and held hostage in makeshift structures have escaped as the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki (OPGA)…

Unknown Gunmen attack Jos Correctional Centre Residents of Jos  Plateau State on Sunday afternoon witnessed heavy gunfire as gunmen attacked the correctional facility. Though authorities are yet to confirm the latest development,…

NIN will curb security challenges in Nigeria – Pantami By Matthew ELOYI The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ibrahim Pantami, has said that the enrolment of National Identity Number (NIN) is one answer to curbing…