Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance holds 8th–10th combined convocation ceremony
Owerrinta, Abia State — October 24, 2025: The Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance (NNCAF), Owerrinta, has held its 8th, 9th, and 10th Combined Convocation Ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence and professional development.
Burkina Faso Acquires New Military Hardware from China to Boost Anti-Terror Operations
Ouagadougou — Burkina Faso’s military strength has received a significant boost following the delivery of a large batch of Chinese-made military equipment to enhance the country’s fight against terrorism and defend its territorial integrity.
Major General Waidi Shaibu: A Battle-Tested Commander at the Helm of the Nigerian Army
The appointment of Major General Waidi Shaibu as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) marks a defining phase in the ongoing transformation of the Nigerian Army—a transition anchored on professionalism, operational efficiency, and renewed commitment to defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Why Tinubu Sacked Service Chiefs — Inside Details Emerge
Fresh details have emerged on why President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, relieved the nation’s Service Chiefs of their duties on Friday.
Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke: Charting a New Flight Path for the Nigerian Air Force
The appointment of Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) — one that signals a blend of intellectual depth, operational precision, and visionary leadership.
Rear Admiral Idi Abbas: The steady hand at the helm of the Nigerian Navy
By Joannes Paulus Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, the newly appointed 25th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), exemplifies the finest traditions of professionalism, discipline, and dedication that have long defined the Nigerian Navy. Born on 20 September 1969, the accomplished naval officer hails from Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Major shake-up in the Military, Tinubu sacks service chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major changes in the hierarchy of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency described as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture.
Board dismisses 10 Officers, sanctions 21 NIS officers over misconduct
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved wide-ranging disciplinary measures against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various offences.
NAF conducts live firing exercise in Makurdi to boost air–ground coordination
The Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), Abuja, has conducted a live firing exercise at the Kwernev Air Range in Makurdi for participants of the Advanced Air-to-Ground Integration Course and the Joint Fires Observers Course.
GOC tasks newly promoted officers on troops’ welfare, mentorship, and leadership excellence
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has tasked newly promoted officers to make the welfare of their troops a top priority and to serve as mentors and role models to their subordinates.