OBITUARY: Former ECOMOG Commander, General Adetunji Olurin dies
Former Commander of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and former Military Governor of Oyo State, Major General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (rtd) is reportedly dead at 76.
Navy impounds 4 trucks used for illegal bunkering
The Western Naval Command said it has confiscated four trucks used for illegal bunkering at Idimu area of Lagos State.
Planes, guns, night-vision goggles: The Taliban’s new US-made war chest
By Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle, Jonathan Landay About a month ago, Afghanistan’s ministry of defense posted on social media photographs of seven brand new helicopters arriving in Kabul delivered by the United States.
South African APCs sold to Mozambique
Mozambique, battling an Islamist insurgency in its Cabo Delgado province, took delivery of two South African built armoured personnel carriers (APCs) earlier this year along with what is only described as an “attack helicopter.”
NATO chief: Afghan leaders responsible for military collapse
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday blamed a failure of Afghan leadership for the swift collapse of the country’s Western-backed armed forces, but he conceded that the alliance must also address flaws in its military training program.
Nigerian Army resource centre, Kings college London formalise partnership –Spokesperson
In a bid to achieve its mandate and become a global institution, the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) has formalised its partnership with Kings College, London, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
9 Brigade wins 81 Division Inter Brigade competition
Nine Brigade, the elite brigade of the 81 Division has emerged winner of the 2021 Inter Brigade Combat proficiency competition for officers.
Spanish Navy seeks collaboration with Nigerian Navy
The Nigerian Navy said Wednesday that a secured maritime environment remains a contributing factor to the economic prosperity of any nation.
How Nigerian Navy personnel rescued 12 crew members of sinking ship
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, in a daring search and rescue operation, has pulled out 12 crew members of a sinking fishing trawler, with the call sign ‘LADY BARBARA’, belonging to SEABLESS Fishing Company Limited.
Military deploys troops to check killings in Plateau
The Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Ibrahim Ali said more troops have been redeployed to check killings in Jebbu Miango in Bassa and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State.