2 h. ago Remembrance Day: Army chief reassures troops on welfare, salutes families of fallen heroes

On Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to troop welfare and strengthening support for families of fallen heroes. Read More: https://punchng.com/remembrance-day-army-chief-reassures-troops-on-welfare-salutes-families-of-fallen-heroes/

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2 h. ago Fubara Returns To Rivers, Attends Armed Forces Celebration, Remembrance Day Church Service

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday morning, returned to Port Harcourt, the state capital, after spending about one week overseas. Upon his return, Fubara and his entourage were said to have moved straight to Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, venue of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Church Service. The […]

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5 h. ago Fubara returns from foreign trip, attends Armed Forces Remembrance Day service

Governor Fubara returns to Rivers State after a foreign trip, making his first public appearance at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day service amid new impea Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-returns-from-foreign-trip-attends-armed-forces-remembrance-day-service/

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6 h. ago Fubara, Deputy Attend Armed Forces Remembrance Day Service In Port Harcourt

The service is being held in honour of fallen servicemen and women who paid the supreme price in defence of the nation’s sovereignty, The post Fubara, Deputy Attend Armed Forces Remembrance Day Service In Port Harcourt appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Minister’s Wife Advocates Support For Families Of Fallen Heroes

The wife of the Minister of Defence, Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated greater support for the families of fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in defence of the nation. She spoke yesterday, at the Humanitarian Day, organised as part of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja. She said, “While our […]

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32 h. ago Insecurity: FG Vows To Empower Armed Forces As Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria

Government's reaffirmation of its commitment to tackling security challenges followed a renewed threat by US President, Trump, who warned of potential further air strikes if what he termed as attacks on Christians continue. The post Insecurity: FG Vows To Empower Armed Forces As Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago FG Committed To Empowering Armed Forces To Tackle Insecurity, Says Shettima

During a special Jumma’a Prayer at the National Mosque, Vice President Kashim Shettima acknowledged the sacrifices of soldiers to safeguard Nigeria. The post FG Committed To Empowering Armed Forces To Tackle Insecurity, Says Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Federal Gov’t Will Empower Military To Crush Insecurity – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the resolve of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to empower the Nigerian Armed Forces to subdue the security challenges bedeviling the country. He acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, as well as the lives and properties of the […]

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44 h. ago Federal Government’ll Empower Military To Crush Insecurity — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the firm resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to empower the Nigerian Armed Forces to subdue the security challenges bedeviling the country. He acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, as well as the lives and properties […]

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50 h. ago Nigeria kicks off 2026 Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance week

The Federal Government on Friday formally commenced the 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Week, with special Juma’at prayers read more Nigeria kicks off 2026 Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance week

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2 d. ago Oyebanji unveils armed forces remembrance emblem, pledges priority for security

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji launches the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance emblem, pledging to prioritise security and support for military veterans. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-unveils-armed-forces-remembrance-emblem-pledges-priority-for-security/

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2 d. ago FG renames January 15 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced a change in the official designation of January 15, the day set aside annually read more FG renames January 15 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day

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2 d. ago January 15: It’s Now Armed Forces Celebration And Remembrance Day — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the annual January 15 event to honour military personnel has now been christened ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day’, and no longer ‘Armed Forces Remembrance Day’. According to a statement signed by Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on Thursday, the Federal Government of Nigeria officially […]

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3 d. ago Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano

Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, has charged 30 newly deployed to the command to effectively apply read more Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano

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4 d. ago US Forces Killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban Military Personnel In Maduro Raid

Cuba, which had already announced that 32 members of its armed forces and interior ministry security personnel assigned to duties in Caracas were killed in the raids, also listed its dead. The post US Forces Killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban Military Personnel In Maduro Raid appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Israel to support Nigeria through intelligence sharing, not unilateral action – Envoy

Israel’s envoy clarifies its security support for Nigeria, emphasizing intelligence sharing and cooperation, not unilateral action, to tackle insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-israel-to-support-nigeria-through-intelligence-sharing-not-unilateral-action-envoy/

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6 d. ago If I were president, my defence minister would be drone — Sowore

Omoyele Sowore suggests a radical drone defence strategy, arguing that unmanned aerial vehicles are more effective and cost-efficient for tackling insecuri Read More: https://punchng.com/if-i-were-president-my-defence-minister-would-be-drone-sowore/

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6 d. ago Falana Opposes Reliance On Foreign Nations To Defeat Terrorism

The Nigerian government has been advised not to rely on foreign nations to win the ongoing war against terrorism and banditry in the country. Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), who stated this, said that with the proper funding and motivation of members of the Nigerian armed forces, the work could be done effectively. […]

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6 d. ago Venezuelan Military Denounces ‘Abduction’ Of Maduro, Calls For His Immediate Release

Venezuela’s armed forces have condemned what they described as the “abduction” of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, demanding his immediate release and urging the international community to defend the country’s sovereignty. In a televised address by the Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López, flanked by top military officers, he declared that “Nicolás Maduro is […]

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8 d. ago “Stop Blaming Tinubu, It’s Duty Of Governors To Tackle Insecurity In Their States” – Abia Senator Orji Kalu

Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north, says Nigerians should stop blaming President Bola Tinubu for the country’s insecurity. Speaking on Thursday in Ekoli Edda, Edda LGA of Ebonyi, during a New Year visit to Stanley Emegha, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Kalu urged governors to take responsibility for securing their […] The post “Stop Blaming Tinubu, It’s Duty Of Governors To Tackle Insecurity In Their States” – Abia Senator Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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