2 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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24 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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24 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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27 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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36 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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42 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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62 h. 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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62 h. 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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63 h. 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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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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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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1 week ago Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano–Katsina Border

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled armed bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation along the Kano–Katsina border. The operation, which took place at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, followed a tip-off received by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Yankwada regarding […]

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2 w. ago Fubara Donates ₦100m For 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a donation of ₦100 million to launch the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund. Fubara called for increased support for families of fallen and retired members of the Armed Forces, stressing that such support was necessary in recognition of their sacrifices for national unity and […]

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2 w. ago Banditry: FG lacks political will to tackle crisis — Kwankwaso

Nigeria’s armed forces are among the most gallant in the world, having

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3 w. ago NIPSS seeks military support for research, policy initiatives

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) calls for stronger military support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces for its research initiative Read More: https://punchng.com/nipss-seeks-military-support-for-research-policy-initiatives/

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3 w. ago Ribadu Admits Giving Weapons To Vigilantes To Support Security Forces Against Terrorist In Kwara

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has admitted giving arms to Vigilantes to support security forces in countering terrorism, banditry and other criminal elements in difficult terrains. A statement by the Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter Terrorism Centre, ONSA, Mr Abu Michael, said pursuant to Part III, Sections 4, 5, and 6 of […] The post Ribadu Admits Giving Weapons To Vigilantes To Support Security Forces Against Terrorist In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yuletide: Plateau gov visits service chiefs to boost security

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly as the Yuletide season approaches. He said this is to ensure the safety of rural communities in the state and the wider North-Central region. Mutfwang made the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-plateau-gov-visits-service-chiefs-to-boost-security/

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3 w. ago UK must prepare for possible Russian attack, Armed Forces chief warns

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom (UK),  said on Sunday that Britain must prepare for the possibility of

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last month Bill to establish Armed Forces Medical College scales second reading

A bill to establish a dedicated Armed Forces Medical College in Nigeria passes its second reading. The institution aims to curb medical brain drain. Read More: https://punchng.com/bill-to-establish-armed-forces-medical-college-scales-second-reading/

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