44 h. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Dollar squeeze forces Nigerians to explore alternative migration routes

Nigeria’s foreign exchange impasse is reshaping migration patterns, with many aspiring emigrants reconsidering moves to traditional tier-one countries like the US, UK, and Canada. As migration costs soar and visa regulations tighten, alternative destinations in Europe—such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary and Sweden—are gaining appeal due to lower visa requirements, a cheaper cost of living, and Read More

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69 h. ago Camper’s Death: Police Demand Prior Notification For Hiking, Camping Activities In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced that prior notification is now mandatory for any hiking or camping activities in the Territory. The directive was communicated in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Tuesday. “The FCT Police Command advises […]

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4 d. ago Edo killings: CDS Musa warns citizens against jungle justice

Tribune Online Edo killings: CDS Musa warns citizens against jungle justice The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) will work closely with the Police and other relevant security agencies to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the recent killings of some hunters while in transit in Edo State. Edo killings: CDS Musa warns citizens against jungle justice Tribune Online

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7 d. ago NAF airstrikes decimate terrorist hideouts, kill scores in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said its fighter jets carried out airstrikes that killed several terrorists and destroyed their weapons, hideouts, and vehicles in Borno State. According to NAF, the operations, which targeted terrorist strongholds at Warawara (near Wajiroko) and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains, dealt a severe blow to insurgent activities in the Read More

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8 d. ago NAF Destroys 4 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kills Scores In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that its airstrikes conducted on terrorists’ strongholds at Warawara, near Wajiroko, and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State destroyed four gun trucks, two Toyota Hilux vehicles and killed score of fighters. NAF, in a statement by its Deputy spokesman, Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes […]

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9 d. ago Army chief reaffirms commitment to transforming Nigerian military

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army into a combat-ready force capable of addressing the nation’s security challenges. He made this known during the Senior Command and Leadership Seminar held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday at the Taal […] The post Army chief reaffirms commitment to transforming Nigerian military appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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1 week ago FG unveils special forces to combat terrorism, cyber threats

The Federal Government has unveiled a Special Operations Forces training program, assembling 800 soldiers drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The program aims to enhance the country’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, while unveiling the special operations forces training Read More

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1 week ago NAF Chief orders intensified airstrikes against bandits, pledges civilian protection

BY PHILIP NWOSU The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has directed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel to intensify air offensives against bandits while ensuring maximum protection for civilians. This directive aligns with NAF’s Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan, reinforcing the commitment to precision air operations that prioritize civilian safety. Air […] The post NAF Chief orders intensified airstrikes against bandits, pledges civilian protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF Airstrikes Destroy 3 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kill Fighters In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on a terrorist’s enclave north of Chiralia within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle destroyed three gun trucks and killed many terrorists fighters. A statement by the Deputy NAF Spokesman Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes conducted over […]

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1 week ago NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ramped up its counter-insurgency operations in Borno State, launching a series of precision airstrikes read more NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

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1 week ago Police hold stakeholders meeting to address security challenges in Plateau

The Nigerian Police Force, Plateau State Command on Friday convened a stakeholders meeting aimed to address contemporary security challenges in read more Police hold stakeholders meeting to address security challenges in Plateau

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1 week ago Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger

Tribune Online Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger Aligbe also stressed the need for Nigerians to pray for the country’s leaders, from the presidency to governors, local government chairmen, ministers, and members of the Armed Forces. Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger Tribune Online

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1 week ago NAF Destroys Terrorists’ Strongholds In Borno, Katsina, Yobe

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed fortified terrorists hideouts in Chiralia, Grazah, Yuwe in Borno and Zango Hill in Katsina States, eliminating numerous fighters and crippling their operational networks. A statement by NAF’s Deputy Spokesman, Group Captain Kabiru Ali said airstrikes were conducted between 17 and 19 March 2025, striking deep into terrorists’ strongholds […]

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2 w. ago FG To Manufacture Military Hardware At Ajaokuta Steel Company

The Federal Government is set to manufacture military hardware at the Ajaokuta Steel Company, a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar-Audu, disclosed plans to partner with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria to produce military hardware for the Nigerian Armed Forces […] The post FG To Manufacture Military Hardware At Ajaokuta Steel Company appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law

Tribune Online DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated that the Nigerian Armed Forces remain fully committed to upholding the rule of law and respecting the rights of citizens, following criticism over recent attacks on electricity distribution company (DisCo) offices by military personnel. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of […] DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ "the Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA team and security agencies continued their offensive against terrorists Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Military bombs B’Haram hideouts, police arrest drugs suppliers

The Nigerian Air Force said, on Tuesday, that a precision air strike against Boko Haram enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa in Borno State inflicted heavy losses on the terrorist group. Acting on credible Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reports, the NAF  said it targeted key insurgent hideouts within the rugged Mandara Mountains, where notorious terrorist leader Read More

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2 w. ago FG exploring alternative energy, investing in green technology – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In an effort to mitigate the economic challenges caused by fuel subsidy removal, Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the government’s initiatives to explore alternative energy sources. He said the Bola Tinubu administration is investing heavily in green technology, including electric buses, cars, and tricycles. He added that the Federal Executive […] The post FG exploring alternative energy, investing in green technology – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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