EU Plans €20m Defence Support for Nigerian Armed Forces to Tackle Terrorism
By Staff Reporter The European Union (EU) is set to provide €20 million in defence assistance to the Nigerian Armed Forces to strengthen the country’s capacity to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats.
Boko Haram, ISWAP adopt AI to launch attacks-Cambridge Report
By JohnPaul Amaechi Nigeria’s fight against terrorism could be entering a new phase as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their operational capabilities, raising fresh concerns about the ability of security agencies to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.
The warning signs in Nigeria’s recent crash record
The concern over military aviation safety has become more urgent following the October 5, 2026, crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when it crashed. President Bola Tinubu ordered a thorough investigation, and the […]
Army turns to local innovators for mordern military hardware
The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to develop indigenous military technology and reduce dependence on foreign equipment, as it subjected locally developed hardware and software prototypes to field testing in Kaduna State.
ISWAP strucks again, kills 15 soldiers
Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed about 15 soldiers in an attack on a military base in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
Navy: Quick Impact Projects to Strengthen Community Support for Security Operations
The Nigerian Navy has said its Quick Impact Projects are designed to strengthen civil-military relations, build trust with host communities and improve intelligence gathering to combat criminal activities, particularly in the maritime environment.
Buratai denies mismanaging $1bn military procurement fund, blames defence ministry
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has denied allegations of misappropriating the $1bn approved for military equipment procurement during his tenure, insisting that the funds were released directly to the Ministry of Defence and never passed through his hands or the accounts of the armed forces.
Air Chief Visits Crash Site as Search Continues for NAF ATR 42
Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke on Thursday led senior Nigerian Air Force officials to Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State to assess ongoing search, recovery and investigative efforts following the crash of NAF ATR 42 aircraft NAF 931.
Army major to die by firing squad
President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by U.S. Army firing squad for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people, the Pentagon announced Monday.
PSNAFSA mourns the death of 25 NAF personnel in ATR crash
The Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies (PSNAFSA) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of officers, schoolchildren and other victims in the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash.