Buratai seeks balance between military discipline, constitutional rights

By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has called for a careful balance between the demands of military discipline and the constitutional rights of personnel under Nigeria’s democratic system. Buratai made the call in Abuja at the public presentation of the book “Annotation ofContinue Reading

Military scientist advocates unmanned ground vehicles for high risk missions

By Sylvester Thompson A military scientist, Col. Abubakar Imam, says high risk mission could be better handled with Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Imam leads a team of technologists and researchers on ground-breaking work in robotics and mechatronics at the Nigerian Defence Academy. Speaking in an interview in a news podcast,Continue Reading

Military more determined than ever to go after terrorists – CDS

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military is more determined than ever to go after all terrorists to restore peace and stability in the country. Musa gave the assurance at the Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop with the theme “Defence Headquarters InfluenceContinue Reading

Military diplomacy as tool for peace, stability in Nigeria

By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Nigerian military recently initiated a new diplomacy campaign aimed at fostering peace and stability as well as winning hearts and minds in communities. Observers say this innovative approach marks a significant shift from the traditional militaristic approach to security, recognising thatContinue Reading

DICON-D7G: Developing viable military industrial complex in Nigeria

By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s quest for self-reliance in military hardware and technology recently received a significant boost with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the D7G joint venture. On Jan.18, 2024, DICON and D7G Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establishContinue Reading

Sahel States’ withdrawal from ECOWAS places increased burden on Nigerian military – CAS

Insecurity By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, says the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali from ECOWAS has placed more burden on the Nigerian military. Abubakar said this at the opening of the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air OfficersContinue Reading