56 h. ago We Must Back Armed Forces To Defeat Terrorists — Youth Group

A youth based organisation, the North-East Coalition Against Terrorism, on Thursday, welcomed Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), saying they were eager to see life return to normal in the region. The Coalition, in a press release, noted that despite the challenges in the region, the Armed Forces […]

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4 d. ago Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The British High Commission, Abuja, has said that the individual identified in recent Nigerian media reporting with regards to illegal arms procurement is not a serving member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.  A spokesperson from the British High Commission stated this in a terse statement issued in Abuja and made […] The post Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gunmen Kidnap 7 Passengers As Police Rescue 2 Victims In Kwara

  Gunmen have kidnapped seven occupants of two private vehicles at Eleyin Village in Isin local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident happened at about 5:45pm last Friday when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location. Sources disclosed […]

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1 week ago Nigerien Army Deserter Who Joined Boko Haram Surrenders In Diffa

A deserter from the Niger Republic Armed Forces who reportedly joined the Boko Haram terrorist group has surrendered to local authorities in Kindjandi, located in the Diffa Region of southeastern part of the country. The former soldier who is identified as Abba Ibrahim, had been serving with the Nigerien Armed Forces since 2022 before deserting […]

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2 w. ago Let’s Remember Our Fallen Comrades, Others’ Sacrifices – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to remember fallen members of the armed forces and serving comrades who embody the spirit of selfless service through dedication to duty and loyalty to Nigeria. General Musa stated this in a goodwill message felicitating with Christians on the occasion of the Easter […]

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2 w. ago Easter: CDS reaffirms military’s commitment to national security

As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Easter, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to national security, peace, and stability. In his Easter message on Thursday, Musa described the season as one of deep reflection and renewal. He urged members of the AFN to Read More

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: CDS Musa Breaks Fast With Armed Forces Personnel, Calls For Unity Of Purpose

In line with his people-centric leadership style, the Chief of Defence (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Wednesday, joined members of the Armed Forces to break the ongoing Christian Fast. A statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the event was the initiative of the CDS for both Christian […]

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2 w. ago Only 200 South East youths registered for Army recruitment – Official

The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, says only 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the ongoing Army recruitment in the country. Ekeator made the disclosure at a sensitisation organised for youth leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) of different communities in the state. He said there was a need Read More

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3 w. ago Plateau, Benue govs must unite to defeat rampaging terrorists – MBF

The Middle Belt Forum has called on the governors of Plateau and Benue states to unite and develop strategies to defend their people against rampaging terrorists. This is even as a former Military Governor of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Bitrus Atukum (retd.) has criticised the federal government’s approach to addressing insecurity in the state, saying Read More

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3 w. ago Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Friday Read More

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3 w. ago Matawalle Leads Nigeria’s Push For Global Defence Ties In Brazil

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi student rescued, Katsina bandits killed in joint security raids

The Katsina State Police Command, in a collaborative effort with the military and the Department of State Services, have killed five armed bandits in the state. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, Adejobi said on April 10, Read More

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3 w. ago Over 2,000 Nigerian military personnel trained in Pakistan – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, has said Nigeria’s military partnership with Pakistan has led to the training of over 2,000 Nigerian military personnel in various Pakistani defence institutions. Musa added that the longstanding collaboration between both armed forces continues to produce tangible results, particularly in capacity building and specialised training. A statement Read More

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3 w. ago EFCC, Army, NIS join forces against terrorist financing in South

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strengthened its partnership with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to tackle terrorist financing in the South-East. This renewed collaboration was highlighted during two key visits by the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director of the Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander Aisha […] The post EFCC, Army, NIS join forces against terrorist financing in South-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC, Army, Immigration Join Forces Against Terrorism Financing In South

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renewed its collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to combat terrorism financing in the South-East. The rapprochement came on Tuesday, March 8, 2025, when the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director of Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Aisha […]

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3 w. ago Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The inaugural National Police Day celebration is underway at Eagle Square in Abuja on 7 April 2025, with Vice President Kashim Shettima standing in for President Bola Tinubu. The event caps a week-long series of activities from 2 to 7 April, aimed at honouring the Nigeria Police Force’s contributions to national […] The post Abuja: Three Arms Zone cordoned off for National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attack On Abuja Estate, Arrest 2 Suspects

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have foiled armed robbery attack at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja, and arrested two suspects in the process. LEADERSHIP learnt that the suspects: Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi, had attacked the estate with arms and tried carting away vehicles before operatives […]

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