Defence/Security
Nigerian Army trains 173 troops for ECOWAS peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau
By Mohammad Tijjani The Nigerian Army has trained 174 troops to embark on a crucial peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau. The troops of Nigerian…
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Defence/Security
FRSC recovers 35 stolen vehicles in 6 months
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it recovered 35 stolen vehicles across the country in the first half of 2025.…
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Africa’s future security rests on collaboration, unity, innovation, says Badaru
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has called for collaborative strategies to address regional security challenges like terrorism and insurgency…
Defence/Security
DHQ dismisses claim of Turkish terrorist group in Nigeria
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims by the Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, of an existing ‘PETO Terrorist Group’…
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Soldiers reject N13.7m bribe from terrorists– DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a bribe of N13.7 million offered by terrorists during an…
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Paramilitary recruitment: Board suspends online application
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB) has suspended the online recruitment for job applicants into any of…
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NAF targets 90% fleet serviceability by Q4
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed its commitment to achieving a 90 per cent aircraft serviceability rate across all platforms…
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NAPTIP begins nationwide training on human trafficking data collection
By Ifeoma Aka The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has begun a nationwide step-down training on the reviewed data…
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Army task soldiers on physical fitness, professionalism, tactical soundness
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hilary Nzan, says physical fitness, tactical prowess, and professional discipline are non-negotiable…
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COAS pledges to boost troops’ combat readiness through regular training
By Rita Iliya The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to conduct regular intensive training of troops to bolster their…