Group hails Tinubu for approving military pay rise
2026-08-08
The Society Security Initiative (SSI) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 30 to 80 per cent salary increase for members of the Armed Forces.Continue Reading
Nigeria’s path to a viable, self-reliant military industrial complex
2026-08-04
For decades, Nigeria relied heavily on foreign countries for weapons, ammunition, armoured vehicles, aircraft components and other military hardware required to confront its evolving security challengesContinue Reading
2027: Military vows commitment to neutrality in elections
2026-07-30
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, professionalism and adherence to human rights in the conduct of the 2027 General Elections.Continue Reading
COAS reaffirms support for skills acquisition, entrepreneurship for military families
2026-07-22
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as critical tools for improving the welfare of military families and promoting national development.Continue Reading
Nigeria, AU seek stronger military coordination against continent’s security threats
2026-06-29
Nigeria and the African Union (AU) have called for stronger military coordination, strategic collaboration and enhanced institutional capacity to address the continent’s evolving security threats and strengthen peace support operationsContinue Reading
Nigeria, UK deepen counter-terrorism partnership to strengthen emergency response
2026-06-29
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through enhanced training, intelligence analysis and coordinated incident management to address evolving security threats.Continue Reading
CDS reaffirms military’s commitment to defending democracy through professionalism, unity
2026-06-12
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, to defending the nation’s democracyContinue Reading
Defence health agency seeks increased funding, telemedicine adoption
2026-06-12
Retired Rear Adm. Azeez Afolayan, Managing Director of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), has called for increased funding and stronger support for military healthcare.Continue Reading
Nigeria, U.S. partnership has degraded ISIS operations – DHQ
2026-06-10
The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded the operational capability of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other terrorist groups, the Defence Headquarters said on TuesdayContinue Reading
Pension board warns military pensioners against sharing personal data with fraudsters
2026-06-04
The Military Pensions Board (MPB), has warned military pensioners, retirees, and Next-of-Kin (NOKs) against disclosing sensitive personal information to fraudsters posing as agents of the boardContinue Reading