The Nigerian Navy Air Arm (NNAA) has recorded significant operational growth, transforming from a modest support unit into a modern rotary-wing combat force capable of sustained coastal and offshore surveillance operations.
COUP! Officers to face court-martial-DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that investigations uncovered a coup plot aimed at overthrowing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a reversal of its earlier position on reports surrounding an alleged attempt to destabilise the government.
DICON, UNICCON Showcase Indigenous Drone Defence Capabilities at Jaji
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), in collaboration with the UNICCON Group of companies, has conducted a live demonstration of an integrated drone detection and defence system, highlighting growing indigenous capacity within Nigeria’s defence industry.
Troops Neutralise Six Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Minor in Zamfara Offensive
Troops of the 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2, have recorded significant successes in an ongoing offensive against terrorists and bandits in the Sububu Forests of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
NAF Begins Three-Month Information Course for Young Officers
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a three-month Basic Information Young Officers Course (BIYOC) aimed at equipping young officers with the requisite skills to operate effectively in today’s information-driven and perception-sensitive warfare environment.
CCS Reaffirms Commitment to Partnership with Armed Forces Resettlement Centre
The Commander Corps of Signals (CCS), Major General Tanimu Abdullahi, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening partnership and collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, in furtherance of joint service cooperation and personnel development.
Translate Exercise Restore Hope IX Training into Operational Success-Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their intensive training into concrete operational victories as they deploy to various theatres across the country to confront Nigeria’s security challenges.
FOC NAVDOC Visits NAFRC Commandant, Seeks Stronger Inter-Service Collaboration
Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 — The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC), Rear Admiral Bobmanuel Kokoete Effiong, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal N.I. Ilo, at the Centre’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.
FOC Western Naval Command Visits Oba of Lagos, Seeks Stronger Civil–Military Ties
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha has reemphasized the strategic importance Nigerian Navy and the commitment of the force in securing Nigeria’s coastal and inland water ways.
A new GOC assumes command at 81 Division
A new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army as assumed command at the Division’s headquarters in Lagos with a new directive to the troops of the command to stand by democracy.