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
By Amen Gajira The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more books written on the military so as to inspire the younger generation to join the Armed Forces to serve Nigeria together. Musa made the call during the public presentation and launch of a book titled:Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has declared his support for the early voting bill introduced by the Senate for military and security personnel deployed during elections. Oluyede expressed the support of the army for the bill at a meeting with the Chairman, SenateContinue Reading
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
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
By Sumaila Ogbaje Mrs Oghogho Musa, wife of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has urged military and police personnel’s wives to engage in regular physical exercise to boost their mental and physical health. Musa, who is also the President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), made the callContinue Reading
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
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
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A retired military combatant, Sadiq (not his real name), recounted his harrowing experience during a critical operation in the North East, an experience that left him and his colleagues with lasting scars. He described it as a covert operation thatContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/Martha Agas The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), a non-governmental organisation has called on the military and security agencies to be spontaneous in releasing information on their operations to ensure that citizens are carried along. The Chairman of CCC, retired Maj.-Gen. Christopher Olukolade, made the call at aContinue Reading
