GOC 3 Division decorates 17 newly promoted soldiers in Jos
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, on 23 November 2025 decorated 17 newly promoted soldiers serving under the operation. The ceremony was held at the Headquarters OPEP Multipurpose Hall in Jos.
Commander Naval Drafting urges officers to be professional
The new Commander of the Nigerian Navy’s Command Naval Drafting unit, Commodore Chindo Usman Yahaya urged officers and ratings of the unit to maintain professionalism in the discharge of their duties, especially as he pledged to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor to further elevate the Command.
Navy Reaffirms Commitment to Sports as Golf & Tour Marks 13th Tournament; Major General Anaryu Emerges Champion
The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sporting activities—particularly golf—as part of its broader effort to strengthen teamwork among personnel and deepen military–civil relations.
West Africa border security operation targets foreign terrorist fighters
An INTERPOL-coordinated border security operation across West Africa has resulted in 62 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of ammunition, explosives, firearms, narcotics, counterfeit medicines and stolen vehicles.
Brutal killing of officers by Boko Haram and the consequences for the Armed Forces
BY PHILIP NWOSU The killing of senior military officers in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-insurgency operations has once again drawn attention to the persistent security challenges in the North-East and the evolving tactics of Boko Haram and members of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP).
Army Chief visits Gusau, encourages troops to sustain fight against insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to remain focused and steadfast as they intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the North-West.
Eastern Naval Command Launches Exercise DIN MINGI to Boost Maritime Security
The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, commenced Exercise DIN MINGI, a large-scale maritime operation aimed at enhancing the protection of critical infrastructure through strengthened inter-agency collaboration.
Naval Chief seeks closer collaboration with DRDB, emphasises technology-driven operations
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to leveraging modern technology to enhance operational efficiency, declaring that the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) will play a key role in this vision.
81 Division GOC Commissions New RSM Office, Guards Room at 35 Artillery Brigade
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has commissioned a newly constructed Regimental Sergeant Major’s (RSM’s) office at the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Lt. A.M Yerima escapes assassination-Military sources
The Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yarima, who was recently involved in a public confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly survived an attempt on his life, militarynewsng.com can now report.