70 m. ago Storage Facility Destroyed As Explosion Hits Army Barracks In Borno

An explosion has rocked Giwa Barracks, a popular military detention facility where many former Boko Haram fighters are believed to be held in Maiduguri, Borno State. It was gathered that the incident started at about 12:05 am, with residents in the vicinity forced out of their homes by the sounds of loud blasts and the […] The post Storage Facility Destroyed As Explosion Hits Army Barracks In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Trump’s Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns After Leaking Yemen Attack Plans

United States President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong are stepping down from their posts, Reuters reported on Thursday. Waltz faced intense criticism in March after mistakenly adding The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a signal chat that revealed sensitive plans for a military strike on Houthi targets in […]

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10 h. ago UNICEF, ECW earmark $50m to support education across insurgency

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, said it would be supporting the North-East States of Borno, Adamawa and read more UNICEF, ECW earmark $50m to support education across insurgency-affected states

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13 h. ago Matawalle Bolsters Military Ties With AFRICOM To Crush Insurgency

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) to enhance counterinsurgency operations and promote regional stability. In a statement released by Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Wednesday, Matawalle hosted a delegation from AFRICOM, led […]

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21 h. ago FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja To resolve the recurring clashes between electricity distribution companies (DisCos) staff and the military, the federal government has relaunched a large-scale metering initiative across military barracks nationwide. The project has so far generated over N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, highlighting its operational success. The project, designed […] The post FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

As Nigeria seeks to bolster its national security and reduce economic dependence, a new push is emerging to prioritise local read more Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

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47 h. ago Stakeholders review Telecoms Act for growth, cyber resilience

By Chinenye Anuforo To ensure inclusive growth and bolster cyber resilience within the telecommunications sector, stakeholders in Nigeria have commenced a critical reassessment of the Nigerian Communications Act of 2003. The dialogue began on Tuesday at an inaugural colloquium in Lagos, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Communications, bringing together key players to […] The post Stakeholders review Telecoms Act for growth, cyber resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Military Court Sentences Soldier To Death For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters of 82 Division of Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend identified as Miss Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. The military court also sentenced another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf to 10 years imprisonment for […]

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4 d. ago Nigerian delegation shines at Gamers Assembly in France, amid French Embassy’s support

In a landmark move to strengthen international ties in the creative and cultural industries (CCI), the French Embassy in Nigeria read more Nigerian delegation shines at Gamers Assembly in France, amid French Embassy’s support

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4 d. ago Don’t Wear Military Uniforms Without Joining Service, Army Warns Nigerians

The Nigerian Army has appealed to citizens to avoid wearing military uniforms illegally, emphasising that respecting the uniform is an important part of strengthening national security and building trust between the military and the public. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi, stated this while speaking during a media chat with Defence […]

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4 d. ago New terrorists’ tactics of blowing bridges, attacks with drones present fresh worries

Military should wipe out terrorists from Mandara hills, Lake Chad – Zulum FG remains unwavering in its commitment to end read more New terrorists’ tactics of blowing bridges, attacks with drones present fresh worries

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4 d. ago Nigerian Army urges public to stop wearing military uniforms illegally

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has appealed to civilians to refrain from wearing military uniforms illegally, warning that such actions undermine national security and enable criminal activities. Major-General Gold Chibuisi, Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, made the call during a media briefing with defence correspondents in Abuja on April 25. Chibuisi described the misuse […] The post Nigerian Army urges public to stop wearing military uniforms illegally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Toyin Belawu Adisa is the daughter of the late Major General AbdulKarim Adisa, former military administrator of Oyo and Imo states, who also served as Minister for Works and Housing. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, life without her father, his unfulfilled dreams and most especially, her grandmother’s foundation […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice

By Oluseye Ojo The Archbishop of Ibadan, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Most Rev’d Olugbenga Fafeyinwa, has told President Bola Tinubu that the time has come to end insecurity, hike in prices of petroleum and gas products, injustice, corruption, religious fanaticism, banditry, and Boko Haram insurgency in country. He made the disclosure in his address at […] The post Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of efforts in fostering civil – military relations, the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede on Friday commissioned the rehabilitated Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Speaking on the occasion, Oluyede said that the project was part of the the COAS […] The post Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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6 d. ago Security Agencies Needs More Technology To Address Killings – Nasarawa Gov

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has said that security agencies in the country requires more resources to address killings in the north central part of the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Governor Sule noted that the military needs more support in form of technology and communication, among others, to effectively […] The post Security Agencies Needs More Technology To Address Killings – Nasarawa Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

Bolstered by shared histories and burgeoning economic ties, Africa and the Middle East are setting their sights on becoming the read more Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

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