Military unveils ‘celebrate Nigeria challenge’

The Defence Headquarters is encouraging Nigerians to embrace a new initiative, the Celebrate Nigeria Challenge, aimed at revitalising the nation. This call to action was...

Army denies alleged attempt to seize Osun community land

The Nigerian Army has denied an attempt to seize land in Osun State over a proposed community intervention project. Director of Army Public Relations, Brig....

Photos: Troops intercept truck-load of ammunition heading to Anambra

Troops of 192 Battalion, Nigerian Army, operating in 81 Division Area of responsibility have busted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate, while transporting a truck-load...

Air-force chief inspects ongoing projects

THE Chief of the Air staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Saturday, undertook an inspection tour to assess 2019 capital projects including Nigerian...

Navy uncovers illegal crude oil market in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy has busted an illegal crude oil market located at Cawthorne Channel, near Obumakiri community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers...

Military neutralises scores of terrorists, repels attack in Zamfara

The troops of Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK-47 rifles, three magazines, ammunition and...

Slain soldiers: No going back until perpetrators are arrested -GOC

Troops from the Defence Headquarters currently carrying out a manhunt for one Endurance Okodeh, alias Amangben, the prime suspect, and others involved in the...

Army Recruitment: Northern candidates have always been short-changed – ACF

Prof Tukur Mohammed Baba, Spokesperson of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), said “Well, I’ve heard the allegations as well as the response by the...

Film corporation, military to co-produce documentary on Abu-Ali

By Joshua Olomu The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Nigerian Military are set to co-produce a feature film on the life of Lt. Col. Mohammed...

Nigerian Army pulls out 14 Infantry generals from active service

The Nigeria Army (NA) on Friday pulled out 14 Infantry generals from active service in a colourful ceremony in Kaduna. The retired officers who were...

NAF makes breakthrough developments with R&D

By Peter Amine The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has said that the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) now manufactures missile heat...

Army dismisses alleged delay in payment of salaries

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report by an online medium (not The PUNCH) alleging that personnel of the Nigerian Army lamented delay in...

Military ready for Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa gov polls – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, said the military was prepared for the off-cycle elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa...

Social Media Crucial In Tackling Terrorism In Nigeria –Nigerian Army

The Nigeria Army has said that the social media was crucial in tackling terrorism in the country. Director, Civil-Military Affairs, Maj. Gen. Usman Muhammad, stated...

NAF has 38 new aircraft to tackle insecurity -Air force chief

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oludayo Amao, said the Nigeria Air Force now has a total of 38 new aircraft inducted into...

Beware: Centre for Arms Control not recruiting – Official

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) on Friday warned the public against fraudsters touting recruitment in the...

Army extends Operation Show Your ID, Crocodile Smile, others

Ndidi Okodili, Abuja The Army has extended its special operations – Atilogwu Udo, Ayem Akpatuma, Crocodile Smile1V and Operation Positive Identification  – to January 7. They...

Troops kill more terrorists in Borno

TROOPS have destroyed more camps belonging to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State with a number of the insurgents killed during clearance operations, the...

Army court-martials 25 soldiers, one officer in Enugu

Twenty-five soldiers and an officer are currently being court-martialed in the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for various offences. The personnel facing the trial...

GOC urges all segments to join in insurgency fight

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Khalifa Ibrahim, says winning the war against insurgency in the North East...