In a renewed push to enhance Nigeria’s security architecture through strategic international partnerships, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday held high-level discussions with the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
NAF C-130 aircraft leaves Burkina Faso, arrives Ghana enroute Portugal
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, which earlier made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has safely departed and arrived in Accra, Ghana, in line with an updated flight plan.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Prepare for Possible Military Action in Nigeria; Abuja Rejects Claims
Washington / Abuja — The United States President Donald Trump said he had ordered the U.S. Department of Defence to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria, while threatening to halt all U.S. aid — a dramatic escalation in rhetoric after he placed Nigeria on a watch list over alleged attacks on Christians.
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.
Proforce Unveils New Armoured Vehicle for Military Use
LAGOS, Nigeria – July 30, 2024 – Nigerian defence manufacturer Proforce has introduced the PF Hulk, a new armoured vehicle designed for military troop and equipment transportation.
Military neutralises 3 top terrorists’ commanders, 43 others in 1 week – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 19, 2024 (NAN) The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said its air component of Operation Hadin Kai on Jan. 10, eliminated three top commanders of the Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno.
UK to train Nigerian Navy to fight piracy, drug smuggling
The UK Government on Monday said it would train more personnel of the Nigerian Navy in the fight against criminality like piracy, drugs smuggling and other crime related activities.
Army, Air Force Chief celebrate sallah with NAF personnel attached to OPERATION HADIN KAI
Cooperation at the highest echelon of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) was once again demonstrated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya and Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao when both Service Chiefs feted personnel of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to a buffet […]
Nigerian Air Force takes delivery of sophisticated fighter jets
As part of its fleet modernisation programme the Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of its third and final JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan.
We’ve witnessed progressive return of peace in N/East – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd.) says the military has recorded a progressive return of peace to the North-East.