The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has underscored the strategic framework of Operation Savannah Shield, describing it as an intelligence-led mission designed with a robust and enduring structure that integrates both kinetic and non-kinetic lines of effort to deliver sustainable security outcomes.
ECOWAS Commissioner calls for stronger regional security cooperation as five nations back CMTF
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, has underscored the need for broader regional security cooperation to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing across West Africa.
UK, Germany Defence Attachés Reaffirm Support for Counter-Insurgency Operations in North East
The Defence Attachés of the United Kingdom and Germany to Nigeria, Brigadier Tom Harper and Colonel Boris Bovecamp, have reaffirmed their countries’ continued support in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and insurgency.
Navy Intercepts 486kg Cannabis in Lagos, Strengthens Anti-Drug War
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its fight against drug trafficking with the interception of 486 kilograms of cannabis sativa in Lagos State.
Nigerian Navy Chief of Operations dies in Egypt
The Nigerian Navy is mourning the loss of its Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, who died in Egypt during a medical follow-up trip.
Defence Minister inaugurates APCs, surveillance drones in Zamfara
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) has lauded the Zamfara Government for its significant investment in modern security assets in the effort to tackle the insecurity had bedevilled in the state for more than a decade.
Navy fires Commanding Officer over “loss of confidence”
The United States Navy has dismissed the commanding officer of the destroyer USS Mason, citing a loss of confidence in his leadership.
Two Nigerians killed in Ukraine drone strike while serving in Russian Military — Kyiv
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has announced that two Nigerian citizens were killed in a drone strike while serving in the Russian military in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine.
GOC 81 Division Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Army Intelligence School
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Adebayo Babalola, has reaffirmed the Division’s commitment to sustained support and collaboration with the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS).
NAF Commissions Key Projects at Kaduna Base to Prepare Pilots for Advanced Aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force has taken a significant step toward preparing its personnel for the operation of incoming modern aircraft with the commissioning of major infrastructural projects at its Kaduna base.