13 h. ago Nigerian Army boosts troops’ capacity with intensive training

Tribune Online Nigerian Army boosts troops’ capacity with intensive training He noted that the exercise had been revitalised, now conducted in a double stream format and extended from three to six months to deepen the troops’ tactical acumen and effectiveness. Nigerian Army boosts troops’ capacity with intensive training Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Nigerian Army will surmount the myriad of security challenges confronting the nation, says COAS, Oluyede

Says Nigeria and Nigerians depend on the competence of the Nigerian Army From John Adams, Minna The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi O. Oluyede has declared that despite the recent escalation in the activities of bandits and other Terrorists groups in parts of the country, the Nigerian Army is not deterred in its […] The post Nigerian Army will surmount the myriad of security challenges confronting the nation, says COAS, Oluyede appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash

Tribune Online Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash He was accompanied by senior directors from the ministry and a joint security task force comprising personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash Tribune Online

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59 h. ago COAS Oluyede urges commanders to hold highest standard of professionalism

Tribune Online COAS Oluyede urges commanders to hold highest standard of professionalism The COAS further emphasised the importance of leveraging the knowledge acquired during the workshop to enhance leadership capabilities in their respective formations. COAS Oluyede urges commanders to hold highest standard of professionalism Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Expedite action on Peace Corps bill passage, Commandant begs Senate

Tribune Online Expedite action on Peace Corps bill passage, Commandant begs Senate The Commandant stated that passage and assent to the bill will enable the Corps to join forces in ending the nation's multifaceted security challenges.  Expedite action on Peace Corps bill passage, Commandant begs Senate Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Arewa Economic Forum has warned that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy could wipe out northern participation in the sector, displace thousands of small business owners, and worsen the region’s security challenges. Chairman of the Forum, Ibrahim Dandakata, who raised the alarm at […] The post Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Three Police Officers, Two Soldiers Killed As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina

A joint team of security personnel has neutralised 30 suspected bandits, following a series of coordinated counter-operations in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the security agents included Police Mobile Force, Nigerian army and Nigerian Air Force components confronted the gunmen during an attack on Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon […] The post Three Police Officers, Two Soldiers Killed As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its fight against terrorism, banditry and other violent crime has yielded positive results with the killing of scores of terrorists and recovery of several arms, ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED), among other dangerous weapons across the country. This is just as the army has promised to rid the […] The post Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago TRADDOC Commander Aligbe laments Nigerian Army’s inability to produce its equipment 65 years after establishment

Declares 2025 development workshop open in Minna   From John Adams, Minna   The Commander, Doctrine and Training Commands of the Nigerian Army, Major-Gen. Kelvin Aligbe has said that the inability of the Nigerian Army to produce it equipment locally remains one of the greatest challenges facing the institution after 65 years of its establishment. […] The post TRADDOC Commander Aligbe laments Nigerian Army’s inability to produce its equipment 65 years after establishment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ECOWAS, UN deepen diplomatic ties to tackle West Africa’s security, democratic challenges

ECOWAS and the UN have deepened diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing West Africa’s growing security threats and governance challenges. read more ECOWAS, UN deepen diplomatic ties to tackle West Africa’s security, democratic challenges

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6 d. ago Zamfara Tertiary Schools Not Under Security Threats, Say Officials

The two tertiary institutions in Zamfara State, Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) and the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau, have said they were not experiencing serious security challenges on their campuses. In separate interviews with LEADERSHIP, senior officials of the tertiary schools said their authorities were working with security agencies and vigilante groups to keep […]

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6 d. ago NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta  

Tribune Online NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   As the Nigerian Army rounds up its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebrations in Kaduna, Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, said the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, should be commended for reinvigorating the army. Olowu, in a statement issued by his media office in […] NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   Tribune Online

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6 d. ago NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun

BY PHILIP NWOSU As part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, has extended humanitarian support to widows of fallen soldiers and orphanages across Lagos and Ogun States. In a statement the spokesperson of the Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, said the […] The post NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

Tribune Online Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity. Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kidnapping: Soldiers, Forest Guards For Deployment In 2 Kwara LGs

The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements to launch sustained operations in the forests identified as the fortress of the criminal gangs in Kwara North and South areas of the state. Kwara State government said the operations would involve the newly trained forest guards who will be deployed in the isolated areas. The Chief Press Secretary […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Surmounting Inherited Security challenges — NSA

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that  President Bola Tinubu-led administration remained firm in surmounting inherited security challenges threatening the nation’s unity and future. He emphasised a shift in the national security architecture where veterans remain vital components. Ribadu stated this at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 […]

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7 d. ago How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA

Tribune Online How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA “When this administration took office in May 2023, Nigeria faced..." How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community

Tribune Online Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has provided a free medical outreach to residents of the Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The one-day medical exercise, held on July 3, 2025, was aimed at improving access to […] Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community Tribune Online

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