Navy, Cross River Government Reaffirm Partnership on Maritime Security
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Donald Okehie, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to sustaining maritime security and socio-economic development in Cross River State.
Stakeholder condemns Wike’s assault on Naval officer, urges President Tinubu to intervene
The Convener of #Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies, Ambassador Mary Abayomi Fatile, has condemned physical and verbal attack on a uniformed naval officer by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike.
Nigeria hands over refurbished patrol vessel to Benin Navy
LAGOS — The Beninese Navy has officially received its refurbished deep-sea patrol vessel, BNS Matelot Brice Kpomasse (MBK), from the Nigerian Naval Dockyard Limited in Lagos, in a move that underscores growing regional maritime cooperation between both countries.
Buratai demands public apology from Wike over clash with Naval officer
Abuja — Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, to publicly apologise to the Nigerian military, and particularly to Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the naval officer involved in the confrontation in Abuja.
Service Chiefs meet Minsiter, reaffirm unity and commitment to national security
— Army Chief Waidi Shaibu joins CDS Oluyede, others in high-level strategy session In a strong demonstration of unity and coordinated leadership, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on 10 November 2025, joined the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and other Service Chiefs on a high-level visit to […]
Naval Chief Unveils New Vision, Mission and Command Philosophy for Nigerian Navy
— Says repositioning efforts will strengthen maritime security and national defence The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has unveiled his Vision, Mission, and Command Philosophy for the Nigerian Navy, outlining a renewed strategic direction aimed at building a more agile, professional, and mission-ready maritime force.
Depot Nigerian Army holds obstacle crossing competition for 89 Regular intake recruits
The Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday, 8 November 2025, conducted an Inter-Company Obstacle Crossing Competition for recruits of the 89 Regular Intake at the Depot’s Obstacle Ground.
Gen. Lagbaja was a fearless commander-CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, alongside former Service Chiefs and senior military officers, on Sunday, 9 November 2025, paid glowing tributes to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, OFR, during an interdenominational memorial service held […]
Army Chief charges troops to sustain pressure on terrorists during maiden operational visit to Maiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army fighting in the North East to mount and sustain unrelenting pressure on Boko Haram and other terrorist groups until they are completely defeated.
One Year After: 81 Division Holds Solemn Remembrance for Late COAS Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Umar Mijinyawa, led family members, friends, and civil society groups in a one-year remembrance ceremony for the late former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.