Defence/Security
Defence minister assures soldiers of another salary increase
By Lengnan Tobias The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says President Bola Tinubu will soon announce another salary increase for…
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Defence/Security
NAF completes test for first M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft
By Lengnan Tobias The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successful completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three…
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Troops foil terrorist infiltration, evacuate students after intelligence alert in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety following intelligence on a planned attack in Borno.
Defence/Security
Troops neutralise suspected female terrorist spy, nab 14 suspects nationwide
Troops have neutralised a suspected female ISWAP/JAS spy in Borno and arrested 14 suspected criminals, including IPOB/ESN members, cultists and a deserter soldier in separate operations across the country
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NIPR inducts 73 NIS PR officers
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 73 Public Relations Officers (PROs) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Speaking…
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FG pledges major facelift for army varsity Biu
By Lengnan Tobias The Federal Government has reaffirmed it’s commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) into a premier institution…
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Kwara groups raise alarm over insecurity, urge safe rescue of abductees
The Kaiama Development Association (KDA) and the Batombu Unity and Development Initiative Abuja (BUDIA) have raised alarm over worsening insecurity in Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas of Kwara.
Defence/Security
Army expansion will strengthen national security, operational capacity — Olukolade
Former Director of Defence of Information, retired Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, has said that the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions will significantly strengthen national security and improve operational effectiveness.
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COAS seeks greater private sector investment in military infrastructure, veterans’ welfare
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for greater private sector investment in military infrastructure, troops’ welfare and veterans’ support.
Defence/Security
Tinubu expands Army to 12 divisions
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of…