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.
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.
GOC 3 Division decorates 17 newly promoted soldiers in Jos
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, on 23 November 2025 decorated 17 newly promoted soldiers serving under the operation. The ceremony was held at the Headquarters OPEP Multipurpose Hall in Jos.
Brutal killing of officers by Boko Haram and the consequences for the Armed Forces
BY PHILIP NWOSU The killing of senior military officers in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations has once again drawn attention to the persistent security challenges in the North-East and the evolving tactics of Boko Haram and members of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP).
Army Chief visits Gusau, encourages troops to sustain fight against insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to remain focused and steadfast as they intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the North-West.
81 Division GOC Commissions New RSM Office, Guards Room at 35 Artillery Brigade
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has commissioned a newly constructed Regimental Sergeant Major’s (RSM’s) office at the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Buratai demands public apology from Wike over clash with Naval officer
Abuja — Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, to publicly apologise to the Nigerian military, and particularly to Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the naval officer involved in the confrontation in Abuja.
Depot Nigerian Army holds obstacle crossing competition for 89 Regular intake recruits
The Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday, 8 November 2025, conducted an Inter-Company Obstacle Crossing Competition for recruits of the 89 Regular Intake at the Depot’s Obstacle Ground.