By Tony Iyare How can we arrest the almost daily hemorrhage of our soldiers who have become mincemeat for terrorists? From Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and now Abuja, the lives of our soldiers are being cut short in several numbers by terrorists virtually unchallenged.
2 Guards Brigade officers killed in terrorists ambush in Abuja
An ambush initiated by the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents has resulted in the death of two officers attached to the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army. The officers names withheld are of the rank of Captains were said to have died from gun shot injuries they sustained during the attack […]
NAF, Turkish Air Force collaborate to boost operational efficiency
The Nigerian Air Force and its Turkish counterpart have agreed to work together in the area of defence technology
81 Division troops, Customs intercept petroleum products at Imeko
Troops of 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) in a joint operation conducted by Operation SWIFT RESPONSE in charge of Joint Border Drill Patrol have sealed 2 Filling Stations used for the smuggling of petroleum products around the border town of Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Insecurity: Army Chief applauds Logistics College for strengthening the force’s prowess
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has applauded the Nigerian Army College of Logistics for being an important instrument in the enhancement of the force’s prowess in dealing with the contemporary security challenges confronting the nation.
Commander tasks promoted officers to do more for the Army
The Commander Corps of Signals, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abiodun Owolabi, on Monday charged newly promoted officers of the corps to live up to the responsibilities of their new rank, especially as the promotion would always attract more responsibilities.
NDA RC 32 celebrates 40th anniversary with special golf kitty
Members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), 32nd Regular Combatant Course on Saturday teed-off special golf kitty at TY Buratai Golf and Country Club, in commemoration of their 40th Anniversary celebration.
Sallah: Irabor donates hospital consumables, gift items to medical centre, patients
The Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) on Tuesday, donated large quantity of hospital consumables to the Defence Headquarters Medical Centre at Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja, in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir.
Troops neutralise bandits, apprehend notorious kidnappers, robbers — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of OPERATION SAFE HAVEN have sustained offensive against criminal elements and ensured a hitch-free and peaceful Sallah celebration within their area of responsibility.
Task Force organizes Sallah luncheon for troops in Monguno
Troops of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai and Multinational Joint Task Force, Monguno in Borno were on Sunday hosted to a luncheon to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.