The Nigerian Army has deployed COAS Special Intervention Battalion XV specially trained troops as a force multiplier to the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) to strengthen operations in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States. The deployment followed the successful completion of an intensive Special Forces training programme conducted at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, […]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s uncompromising resolve to intensify air operations against insurgent and terrorist elements in all theatres... The post NAF committed to intensify operations against insurgents nationwide — Air Chief appeared first on Tribune Online.

Julius Abure condemns the forceful takeover of the Labour Party secretariat by the Nenadi Usman faction, escalating the ongoing Labour Party crisis in Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/abure-slams-usman-others-over-invasion-of-lp-secretariat/

The people of Borgu Emirate and the Christian Association of Nigeria, Niger State, have called for the establishment of a military base, saying that the area has become a “terrorist kingdom.” LEADERSHIP reports that the emirate has witnessed various security challenges, including the abduction of pupils, students and staff members from St Mary Catholic School, […]

The Nigerian Army clarifies its Ebonyi troop deployment in Amasiri is a joint security operation to combat crime, not an invasion as claimed on social medi Read More: https://punchng.com/troop-deployment-in-troubled-ebonyi-community-to-protect-residents-army/

African naval capabilities often receive less scrutiny than land and air forces, yet maritime power across the continent is steadily advancing. With thousands of kilometres of coastline and sea lanes The post FULL LIST: Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, others top African countries with strongest naval fleet in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Football glory is often loud, glamorous and unforgivingly brief. For every packed stadium and celebrated goal, there is a quieter reality many players face when the cheers fade. The story The post From striker to security guard: Bashir journeys back to football with ABS appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical, operational and intelligence assets to the troubled Kaiama and surrounding communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State to restore law and order. The post Kwara killings: IGP Egbetokun orders immediate deployment of tactical assets appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Governor thanks President for swift military response, says operation will calm troubled communities …Tinubu orders troops to “clean up” area, restore peace Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has disclosed The post Kaiama massacre: Savannah Shield Commander reports in Ilorin as AbdulRazaq briefs Tinubu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has condemned the recent wave of killings in Kwara State, describing the massacre as devastating and a major failure for the nation. In a post shared on X on Thursday, Obi expressed sorrow over reports that […]

The opponents of Nigeria’s U20 Women National Team, Falconets, in Saturday’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifying match, Senegal’s U20 girls, have arrived in Abeokuta, the The post Poland 2026: Senegal’s Lionesses de Téranga train in Abeokuta for Falconets appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent joint security cooperation between both countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), spoke of the development in a press briefing on Tuesday. It is the first acknowledgement of US boots on the ground in Nigeria since […] The post “U.S. Already Deployed Ground Troops To Nigeria” – AFRICOM appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that individuals he described as “vagabonds” who previously wielded influence within the Peoples Democratic Party have been expelled. Speaking on Tuesday during the unveiling of the Oyo State PDP secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde stated that the party is now free of internal disruption. Drawing from […] The post “No More ‘Vagabonds’ In PDP” – Makinde Takes Dig At Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.