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).
Military did not fire on cargo boat on Bonny River – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports that the military helicopters fired at a cargo boat conveying people and food stuff from Port Harcourt to Bonny.
DIA only invited Cdre Olawunmi- DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted the allegation that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) had ordered the arrest of retired Cdre. Kunle Olawunmi, for recently appearing on Channels Television programme (Sunrise Daily).
Defence spokesman seeks media support
The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, has solicited the support of the Nigerian media in projecting the image of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) positively.
Nigeria signs military-technical cooperation agreement with Russia
Nigeria has signed a Military-Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Russian Federation.
BREAKING: Bandits storm NDA, kill 2, abduct 4 officers
Suspected bandits in the early hour of Tuesday attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, killing two officers and abducting four.
Military remains in the forefront in tackling security threats-Gen Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), remains at the forefront in tackling the myriad of security threats confronting the nation.
81 Division seeks collaboration with PROFORCE
Commends GMD and staff for visible transformation The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) Major General Lawrence Fejokwu said he’s working towards seeking a collaboration with PROFORCE Nigeria Limited, a organisation specialized in manufacturing of armoured vehicles in Nigeria.