Air Force Chief seeks stronger civil–military cooperation
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has emphasised the importance of sustained civil–military cooperation in the Niger Delta region in order to safeguard the region.
U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship in international waters, Hegseth says
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Iran; six American service members have died in retaliatory strikes. Dylan Stableford, Kate Murphy, Andrew Romano and Mike Bebernes The United States sank an Iranian warship in international waters with a torpedo fired from an American submarine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, as the widening military […]
Army to deploy additional battalion as COAS recalibrates operations in Benue
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to dismantling armed groups and criminal networks threatening lives and livelihoods across Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States.
US claims control of Iranian airspace, waterways after military offensive
The United States has declared that it has established overwhelming control over Iranian airspace and waterways following a large-scale military campaign launched in response to an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
Navy, SIFAX to strengthen maritime security partnership
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Abubakar Mustapha has reiterated the Nigerian Navy resolve to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial waters, ensuring safe navigation, and protecting critical national infrastructure that supports economic growth.
Chief Army Staff orders relentless offensive against terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS),Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to sustain aggressive, intelligence-led operations against terrorists and insurgents threatening national security.
Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability.
NSCDC truck crushes female operative during a show of force exercise
Tragedy struck on Saturday morning as female peresonnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was crushed to death by a truck belonging to the service during an exercise at the command headquarters in Abuja
CDS tasks Navy Marines on tough operations
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged officers and men of the newly created Nigerian Navy Marines to brace for challenging operational conditions as they deploy to various theatres across the country.
NAF announces structured transition from L-39ZA to advanced L-39 Skyfox
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally unveiled plans for a structured transition from the L-39ZA aircraft to the more advanced L-39 Skyfox trainer jet as part of its ongoing modernization and capability enhancement programme.