Military men invade Ikeja Electricity head office, assault workers
The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men.
Our correspondent learned that the armed men in military uniform invaded the...
SAMBO REPRESENTS MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR, AT IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR, BOOK LAUNCH
Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, CON, the immediate past Minister of Transportation, represented Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, at the book launch of the former Nigerian Military President,...
Military confirms killing of Bello Turji’s key commanders
The military on Wednesday confirmed the killings of key commanders of wanted bandits’ leader, Bello Turji in an ongoing military operation codenamed Operation Fansan...
Military bans drone operations in North-East over security concerns
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has announced an immediate ban on the use of drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles across...
Katsina gov honours fallen heroes, backs security forces
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday, paid tribute to fallen military heroes and emphasised his administration’s commitment to supporting security forces and veterans.
Radda...
Armed Forces remembrance day: 12 facts to know
Today is the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event marked on January 15 to commemorate the nation’s departed...
Nigeria drops in military ranking, US maintains lead
The Nigerian military has dropped three places in the latest global military ranking.
The ranking, published by Global Firepower, placed the Armed Forces of Nigeria...
Army promotes 108 generals
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the Major-General and Brigadier-General ranks.
According to a statement on Friday by...
Nigerian Army shuts down 42 illegal refineries in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has deactivated 42 illicit refining sites and arrested 29 suspected oil thieves during recent operations in its campaign against illegal oil...
DHQ challenges Amnesty International to prove allegations against military
The Defence Headquarters has invited the international human rights organisation, Amnesty International, to substantiate its allegations accusing the military of committing crimes against humanity...
FG begins payment of military retirees’ entitlements
The Federal Government has begun payment of pensions and other entitlements to retired military personnel, including three months’ arrears.
The Minister of State for Defence,...
Nigerian army arrests soldiers manhandling civilians in viral video
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday announced that it has identified and arrested soldiers caught on camera torturing two civilians in Badagry, Lagos State.
It was...
Lagbaja: Military pays last respect, burial holds today
The military high command, on Thursday, paid last respect to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Tuesday,...
Lagbaja: Flags to fly at half mast as Osun govt declares three-day mourning for...
Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared three days of mourning in the state for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
The...
Lagbaja: Life and times of Army Chief who stood solidly behind his troops
Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023 alongside other service chiefs, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s tenure was tragically cut short, as he passed...
FULL LIST: Lagbaja, other COAS who died in office
Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in...
Army arrests, probes soldier over policeman’s killing in Lagos
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a police officer following an altercation...
Army probes ex-Brigade commander’s alleged misconduct
The Nigerian Army Headquarters has commenced an investigation into the allegations against the immediate past Commander of the 3 Brigade Kano, Brigadier General M.A....
Military will not heed call to overthrow Tinubu’s govt – Army Chief Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja on Tuesday said the military will not heed calls for overthrow of democratically elected government...
Nigerian Army denies invading churches in Anambra
The Nigerian Army has refuted a report making the rounds that its personnel invaded churches and dispersed the congregation in their places of worship...