Army launches rescue operation for abducted villagers in Niger
2026-08-24
The Nigerian Army has begun efforts to rescue persons abducted by terrorists in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of NigerContinue Reading
Experts seek trust, security in AI adoption
2026-08-24
By Adebayo Gbeja Experts in information technology have called for stronger security, governance and ethical practices to build trust in artificial intelligence (AI). They made the call at the 18th Annual Conference of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) on Monday in Abuja. The conference, themed ”Reimagining Trust inContinue Reading
Defence minister urges NDC graduates to champion industrialisation for African security
2026-08-24
By Lengnan Tobias The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged graduates of the National Defence College Course-34 to translate their training into policies that drive industrialisation, inclusive growth and regional stability across Africa. Musa gave the charge on Monday in Abuja, at the GraduationContinue Reading
NAF intensifies air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto
2026-08-24
By Lengnan Tobias The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja, by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ejodame saidContinue Reading
Defence college charges course 34 graduands to uphold morals in service
2026-08-23
Defence college charges outgoing course -34 to uphold morals in serviceContinue Reading
ECOWAS mission boosts troops’ fitness, camaraderie in Guinea Bissau
2026-08-23
ECOWAS mission boosts troops’ fitness, camaraderie through route marchContinue Reading
UN, centre engage CSOs on arms control
2026-08-23
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) have engaged Nigerian civil society organisations.Continue Reading
Troops rescue 59 kidnapped victims, neutralise scores of terrorists in 1 week
2026-08-22
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued at least 59 kidnapped victims and neutralised 11 terrorists during operations nationwide between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20.Continue Reading
Defence college holds olympics to boost course 34 participants’ fitness, team spirit
2026-08-22
By Kennedy Sheyin The National Defence College (NDC) has organised a sporting fiesta to boost the physical fitness of the outgoing course -34 participants. The sporting events featured include football, volleyball, tennis, badminton and tug of war, team sports strategically chosen to foster team spirit and cooperation among the graduatingContinue Reading
Buratai identifies intelligence as key to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges
2026-08-22
By Sumaila Ogbaje The former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has identified effective intelligence gathering and utilisation as critical to tackling Nigeria’s complex security challenges. Buratai made this known in Gora, Nasarawa State, at the presentation of the book, Defence, Intelligence and Statecraft, written in his honour.Continue Reading