Army Denies Claims of Rising Pipeline Vandalism After COAS Visit to Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Army has strongly refuted a report alleging that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised alarm over rising cases of pipeline vandalism during his recent visit to the Niger Delta.
AVM Ilo Begins Reforms at NAFRC, Promises Stronger Training and Better Facilities
The newly appointed Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, has commenced moves to reposition the Centre with a focus on improved training delivery, upgraded infrastructure and enhanced operational efficiency.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026: Service Chiefs attend special juma’ah prayer in Abuja
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, alongside other Service Chiefs, on Friday, participated in a special Juma’ah prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
Abbas assures of interventions to enhance personnel welfare
The Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has assured that appropriate interventions would be initiated to address the identified issues relating to naval operations in line with his commitment to enhance personnel welfare and improving overall operational readiness.
NAF, US hold high-level talks to fast-track delivery of AH-1Z attack helicopters
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has led a high-level Programme Management Review engagement with senior officials of the United States Government and representatives of Messrs Bell Textron to accelerate the delivery of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Change of Guard at NAF Training Command
In line with the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) redeployment of senior officers aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Esen Paul Efanga has formally assumed office as the 11th Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC).
NAF Sustains End-of-Year Welfare Engagements to Boost Morale, Operational Effectiveness
In line with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke’s command philosophy of prioritising personnel welfare and well-being as a force multiplier for operational effectiveness, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained a series of deliberate end-of-year personnel engagements across its formations and operational units.
COAS Reaffirms Importance of Realistic Training for Nigerian Army Operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated that realistic, mission-oriented training remains critical to achieving superior operational outcomes across all theatres of operation.
Troops neutralise 25 terrorists, rescue hostages across theatres -Army
Abuja, Jan. 5, 2026 (NAN) Troops of the Nigerian Army have sustained offensive operations across multiple theatres, neutralising at least 25 terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and recovering arms and ammunition in the last 24 hours.
Britain, France Carry Out Joint Airstrike on Suspected Islamic State Arms Facility in Syria
Britain and France on Saturday carried out a joint airstrike targeting a suspected underground arms storage facility used by the Islamic State (IS) group in central Syria, in an operation aimed at preventing a resurgence of the militant organisation.