Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has revealed dramatic details surrounding the death of former military ruler, Sani Abacha, describing how he was unexpectedly summoned to the Presidential Villa and locked in a waiting room before learning of Abacha’s demise.
Army Chief: Troop Welfare Central to Command as New Barracks Housing Commissioned in Port Harcourt
PORT HARCOURT, Rivers State, June 13, 2026 — The welfare of Nigerian Army personnel remains a central pillar of his command philosophy, Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu said Tuesday at the commissioning of a new 60-unit officers’ transit accommodation at the 6 Division Headquarters, Port Harcourt Barracks.
Military records major breakthrough as two ISWAP commanders surrender in Lake Chad region
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
AFCSC Graduates Junior Course 101 Officers, Reinforces Commitment to Professional Military Excellence
The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, has graduated participants of Junior Course 101, reaffirming the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to developing a highly skilled, adaptive and mission-ready officer corps capable of addressing contemporary and emerging security challenges.
World Oceans Day: IMION advocates sustainable blue economy development
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) has stressed the need for increased investment in research, innovation and sustainable policies to harness the vast opportunities within the Blue Economy while protecting marine ecosystems and the environment.
NAF Strengthens Aviation Safety as ATSTC Kaduna Graduates Cabin Crew Refresher Course Participants
Kaduna – The Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC), Kaduna, has reinforced the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to aviation safety and operational excellence with the successful completion of Cabin Crew Refresher Course 2/2026.
Army Chief Tasks Media on Combating Fake News, Says Information Dominance Key to National Security
ABUJA – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on media practitioners to intensify efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation, stressing that effective control of the information space is essential to national security and military operational success.
COAS Tasks Banks on Disrupting Terrorism Financing, Strengthening National Security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to play a more active role in combating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats by strengthening mechanisms for tracking and disrupting illicit financial transactions.
Makinde hails NAF support as aerial surveillance intensifies in search for abducted teachers, pupils
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for providing critical aerial surveillance support in ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
NAF conducts nationwide route march to strengthen operational readiness
Abuja — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted its 2026 Second Quarter Route March Exercise across all Commands and formations nationwide, reaffirming its resolve to sustain a highly disciplined, physically fit, and combat-ready force capable of responding effectively to the country’s evolving security challenges.