12 h. ago Reps advocate establishment of specialised Medical College for Armed Forces

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through Second Reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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35 h. ago Defence Minister Hails Military’s Rapid Response To Benin Coup Attempt

General Musa said the professional response of the Nigerian Armed Forces played a key role in thwarting the plot. The post Defence Minister Hails Military’s Rapid Response To Benin Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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41 h. ago Insecurity: Tinubu’s determined efforts yielding positive results — Ndume

"I can see visible improvements in terms of cooperation between the Armed forces and other security agencies

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48 h. ago Abuja Residents Urge Military To Sustain Heat On Bandits, Kidnappers

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to sustain the ongoing kinetic operations against bandits, terrorists and kidnappers who refuse to lay down arms. This call was made during Peace and Development rallies held in Gwagwalada and Lugbe in the FCT yesterday. The rally, organised by […]

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61 h. ago FCT Residents Urge Military To Sustain Heat On, Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to sustain ongoing kinetic operations against bandits, terrorists and kidnappers who refuse to lay down arms and surrender. The call was made during Peace and Development rallies held in Gwagwalada and Lugbe in the FCT on Tuesday. The rallies, organised […]

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62 h. ago Coup Now ‘Almost Impossible’ In Nigeria Due To Military Reorientation – Enenche

  A former Director of Defence Information, Major-General John Enenche (rtd), has said that it is “almost impossible” for a military coup to take place in Nigeria now, citing decades of democratic reorientation within the Armed Forces and lessons from the country’s past experience with military rule. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Sunday […]

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63 h. ago Sokoto govt commends military for foiling bandit ambush in Sabon Birni

Sokoto State Government has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for foiling an attempted ambush by bandits in Sabon Birni Local

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65 h. ago Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic

Tinubu explained that the Government of Benin had urgently appealed for exceptional air support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The post Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Pascal Tigri: Quick facts about ringleader of foiled Benin coup

Pascal Tigri, a previously little-known officer in Benin’s armed forces, emerged into global focus on December 7, 2025, after leading a

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4 d. ago Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military For Swift Response In Foiling Benin Coup

President Tinubu saluted the Nigerian armed forces for standing firm as a protector and defender of democracy. The post Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military For Swift Response In Foiling Benin Coup appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Coup In Benin Rep. Fails As Armed Forces Thwart Attempt By Group Of Soldiers

A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been “foiled,” the interior minister said in a video on Facebook. “In the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilizing the state and its institutions,” Alassane Seidou said. “Faced with this situation, […] The post Coup In Benin Rep. Fails As Armed Forces Thwart Attempt By Group Of Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigerian Army Suspends Officer Retirements Amid National Security Emergency

The army stated that the suspension of retirements is aimed at retaining manpower, experience, and operational capacity as the Armed Forces expand in response to rising insecurity. The post Nigerian Army Suspends Officer Retirements Amid National Security Emergency appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago We stand with you in fight against Boko Haram – Zulum tells troops

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Saturday addressed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army, read more We stand with you in fight against Boko Haram – Zulum tells troops

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5 d. ago Kyiv, US Teams To Hold New Talks As Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have been meeting with top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov and Andriy Gnatov, the chief of staff of Kyiv's armed forces. The post Kyiv, US Teams To Hold New Talks As Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago ‘Whatever It Takes, We’ll Secure Nigeria’, Says New Defence Minister Musa

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has vowed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in national security, assuring citizens that the armed forces under his leadership will take “whatever steps are necessary” to restore peace across the country. Musa spoke at the Presidential Villa on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered […]

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8 d. ago Reps Demand Military Operation As Bandits Kill Immigration Officers In Kebbi

The House of Representatives has called for an urgent military operation to clear the Soda Forest and Hills in Bagudo and Suru local government areas of Kebbi, following the attack and killing of Nigeria Immigration Service officers around the area. It urged the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and all Security and […]

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8 d. ago Constitution review: Reps advocate establishment of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry tribunal

The lawmakers also proposed the establishment of the National Fallen Heroes Trust Fund...

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9 d. ago Insecurity: Northern group slams calls for Matawalle’s resignation

Matawalle has overseen key defence upgrades — from modernising military hardware to strengthening coordination among the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, and

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9 d. ago Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day emblem at the presidential Villa, Abuja read more Akpabio, Abbas, Service Chiefs, present as Tinubu launches 2026 Armed Forces Day emblem

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9 d. ago Tinubu Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates N200m

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with a personal donation of N200 million. This is even he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops who continue to confront terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other security threats across […]

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