Naval Chief commissions new classroom block at Nigerian Navy Secondary School Abeokuta
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla has commissioned a newly constructed block of six classrooms at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Abeokuta, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational infrastructure across naval institutions in the country.
Nigerian Air Force officer dies aboard British Airways
A British Airways (BA) flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona, Spain, in the early hours of Monday following the death of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) (Rtd.) Osita Obierika, a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Air Force from Anambra State.
Military to Court-Martial 16 Officers Over Indiscipline, Breach of Service Rules
Abuja, October 4, 2025 — The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of sixteen military officers over acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations, with plans underway for their trial under the Armed Forces’ disciplinary framework.
Tinubu commissions 874 new military officers
Kaduna, Sept. 27, 2025(NAN) President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commissioned 874 cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Naval Chief urges officers to stay combat ready through regular fitness
BY JOHNPAUL NWOSU Abuja – The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has urged officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy to maintain a culture of physical and mental exercise in order to remain resilient, alert, and combat ready at all times.
Capt. Ndukwe assumes command of US Navy Destroyer Squadron 60, Task Force 65
Rota, Spain – September 10, 2025 – Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe has assumed command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 and Task Force (CTF) 65, relieving Capt. Alex Mamikonian during a change of command ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet.
1 dead as expired ordnance explodes at DICON, Kaduna
The Defence Industries Cooperation of Nigeria (DICON) on Saturday said an explosion occurred at its Ordnance Factory Disposal pit, killing one person and injuring others.
Tribute to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Joseph Ekene Nwosu
The news of the passing of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Joseph Ekene Nwosu came as a heavy blow to all who knew him — family, friends, colleagues, and the wider police community.
NAF airstrikes kill 15 terrorists in Sambisa forest
Abuja, Sept. 4, 2025 (NAN) The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed more than 15 terrorists in precision airstrikes on a newly identified hideout west of Zuwa in the Sambisa general area of Borno.
NAF neutralises 35 terrorists near Nigeria–Cameroon border
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the air component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has neutralised more than 35 terrorists in precision air strikes near the Nigeria–Cameroon border.