The Nigerian Navy’s Central Naval Command (CNC) has flagged off a major multi-agency maritime security exercise, designed to strengthen the country’s response to piracy, crude oil theft, smuggling and other threats across its maritime environment.
Why Nigeria’s Defence minister resigned
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Army Foils Major Midnight Terrorist Attack on Chibok Communities
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a major overnight attack on Chibok communities in Borno State after more than 300 terrorists launched a coordinated assault from multiple fronts in the early hours of Friday.
Troops Neutralise Four Militia Members, Recover Weapons in Taraba Communal Clash
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised four armed militia members and recovered several weapons in a swift operation aimed at curbing renewed communal violence in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Troops Rescue Seven Victims After Night Attack in Kano Community
Troops of Operation MESA, comprising personnel from the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Air Force and the Nigeria Police Force, on Friday night rescued seven kidnapped victims following a bandit attack in Yankamaye Cikin Gari, Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
NAF Promotes 57 Senior Officers to Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore Ranks
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) and Air Commodore, in a move aimed at strengthening the Service’s leadership capacity amid ongoing national security challenges.
Navy Board approves promotion of 127 senior officers
The Nigerian Navy Board has approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks, marking a major uplift in the service’s leadership structure. The promotions were announced on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Group calls for urgent re-armament, re-equiping of the military
The Prayer and Support 4 the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies (PSNAFSA) has issued a strong call to action following the brutal killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba and several soldiers in Borno State.
Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Suspends Elections and Shuts Borders
Military authorities in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday announced that they had assumed full control of the government, ordering the suspension of all electoral processes and the immediate closure of national borders. The declaration came just three days after the country held its presidential and legislative elections, deepening uncertainty in the politically fragile West African nation. […]
Terrorists negotiator got N50m after Abuja-Kaduna train attack-DSS
A prosecution witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that terrorism negotiator, Tukur Mamu, allegedly received N50 million from the leader of the terror group responsible for the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack.