The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged personnel of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to sustain the current onslaught against terrorists and insurgents in the North East.
COAS tasks RSMs on restoration of regimentation
The Chief Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has enjoined Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) of the Nigerian Army (NA) to ensure the complete restoration of regimentation in the force.
Magashi urges African militaries to preserve democracy
The Minister of Defence, rtd Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi has called on African militaries to remain committed to the preservation of democracy on the continent.
We will continue to support the development of aquatic sports-Navy Chief
BY Collins Obibi, Lagos The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, says the Nigerian Navy (NN) will continue to support the Nigerian Aquatic Federation (NAF) to develop swimming in the country.
Army colonel on Guinean TV says govt dissolved, borders shut
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A Guinean army colonel seized control of state television Sunday and declared that President Alpha Conde’s government had been dissolved in the West African nation, an announcement that came after hours of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace.
Insurgency: Theatre Commander seeks more collaboration with FRSC, others in Borno
The Theatre Commander, “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more collaboration with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders in the fight against insurgency.
CDS tasks traditional rulers on peace building
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has advised traditional rulers in Plateau State to promote peaceful co-existence in their domains.
COAS vows to beef up security at NDA
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has assured the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) of army’s support to enhance the security at the military university.
Navy board approves new naval base for Kano
The Nigerian Navy said a new naval base would be established in Kano state,following the approval by the Navy Board Making the revelation, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, said an officer of the rank of Navy Captain (colonel equivalent in the Nigerian Army) has been appointed to head the newly […]
Super Tucano inducted into NAF inventory
The United States built A-29 Super Tucano fighter planes was officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at a ceremony attended by U.S. Department of Defence leaders at a ceremony hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd).