The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers were threatening mutiny over issues related to salaries and allowances.
AANDEC Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit to Chief of Naval Staff
The President of the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), Rear Admiral N. P. Agholor (rtd) led executive members of the Association on a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
Operation DELTA SANITY transitions to OPERATION DELTA SENTINEL
After Major Gains Against Oil Theft The Nigerian Navy has officially transitioned from Operation DELTA SANITY II to a new phase codenamed Operation DELTA SENTINEL, following the recovery of stolen petroleum products valued at several billions of naira and significant operational successes in the fight against crude oil theft.
Dozens of Militants Surrender Arms Under Cross River Amnesty Programme
No fewer than 80 militants have voluntarily surrendered to the Nigerian Army under the Cross River State Government’s amnesty programme in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state.
Central Naval Command Marks Armed Forces Remembrance with Special Prayers
The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Friday, 9 January 2026, held a special Juma’at Service as part of activities to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
CDS Assures Troops of Improved Welfare at 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Social Night
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) that concrete steps are being taken to significantly improve their welfare, describing the process as ongoing and fully supported at the highest levels of government.
Army Denies Claims of Rising Pipeline Vandalism After COAS Visit to Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted a report alleging that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised alarm over rising cases of pipeline vandalism during his recent visit to the Niger Delta.
AVM Ilo Begins Reforms at NAFRC, Promises Stronger Training and Better Facilities
The newly appointed Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, has commenced moves to reposition the Centre with a focus on improved training delivery, upgraded infrastructure and enhanced operational efficiency.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026: Service Chiefs attend special juma’ah prayer in Abuja
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, alongside other Service Chiefs, on Friday, participated in a special Juma’ah prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
Abbas assures of interventions to enhance personnel welfare
The Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has assured that appropriate interventions would be initiated to address the identified issues relating to naval operations in line with his commitment to enhance personnel welfare and improving overall operational readiness.