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Nigerian Army Mourns the Passing of Brigadier General Saidu Tafida

The Nigerian Army is in mourning following the passing of Brigadier General Saidu Tafida, who died on 28 January 2025 after a brief illness. Until

Military and task of keeping Nigerians safe while crushing terrorists

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

*experts want military to deploy more technology in war against terrorism *2025 will be a decisive year for Nigeria’s security, says CDS By Augustine Aminu

We’ll not compromise your welfare, Tinubu assures soldiers

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, assured officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army that their welfare would not be compromised. The President gave the assurance

VP Shettima Departs On Condolence Visit To Families Of Slain Soldiers In Maiduguri

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Shortly after receiving the Rotary International delegation led by the chair of the Rotary Foundation trustees, Mark Maloney, in his office, Vice President Kashim Shettima

Honouring Fallen Heroes: GOC’s call to action against insecurity, terrorism

Defence News Ng3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, has called on serving officers and soldiers to remember the sacrifices of the

NAF defends “decisive” airstrike in Zamfara, says it’ll investigate alleged Vigilante casualties

Defence News Ng4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has robustly defended the success of its recent “decisive” airstrikes in Tungar Kara, Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, which it

Niger Govt. donates N50m to military

Defence News Ng4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Niger Government has launched the emblem appeal fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a donation of N50 million. Gov. Mohammed Umar-Bago launched

Army Confiscates Over 130,000 Litres Of Stolen Products In Niger Delta

Defence News Ng1 month ago1 month ago0

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have sustained their momentum in the fight against oil theft in the

CDS promises improved security in 2025

Defence News Ng1 month ago1 month ago0

Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in Nigeria in 2025. Musa made

Army commander celebrates barracks children, harps on importance of education

Defence News Ng1 month ago1 month ago0

Army commander celebrates barracks children, harps on impThe Commander 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Olusola Diya, has urged barracks children to prioritise education as a