Translate Exercise Restore Hope IX Training into Operational Success-Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their intensive training into concrete operational victories as they deploy to various theatres across the country to confront Nigeria’s security challenges.
FOC NAVDOC Visits NAFRC Commandant, Seeks Stronger Inter-Service Collaboration
Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 — The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC), Rear Admiral Bobmanuel Kokoete Effiong, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal N.I. Ilo, at the Centre’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.
FOC Western Naval Command Visits Oba of Lagos, Seeks Stronger Civil–Military Ties
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha has reemphasized the strategic importance Nigerian Navy and the commitment of the force in securing Nigeria’s coastal and inland water ways.
A new GOC assumes command at 81 Division
A new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army as assumed command at the Division’s headquarters in Lagos with a new directive to the troops of the command to stand by democracy.
Nigerian Army denies report of mutiny over salaries, allowances
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.