Defence

Buhari’s administration recognises defence, security as cornerstones for peace – Irabor The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has said that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, since its inception,…

Service chiefs commend outgoing Defence Minister, Magashi Nigeria's Service Chiefs have commended the outgoing Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd.), for his leadership and contribution to the development of the Armed…

26 NAF personnel arrive in Turkey for training No fewer than 26 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have landed in Turkey for training on the usage and maintenance of T129 ATAK helicopters. Recall that the Nigerian government…

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Monday said the list purporting to be the official selection list for the 75 Regular Course of the Academy is fake. The Academy’s Public Relations officer, Major Victor Olukoya said in a statement in…

The Minister of Defence, Maj.- Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), on Friday, inaugurated multiple projects at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, in a bid to enhance the training of cadets. The projects inaugurated included roads in…

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has advised residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya and Afaka general areas of Kaduna State to steer clear of its range management shooting course scheduled for March 28 (today) and April 1, 2023. This was…

The Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Okpe Ali has said the understanding of the major indigenous languages by the troops of the Nigerian Army will enhance their operations. Ali said this during the inauguration of the Indigenous…

Theatre Commander tasks troops to sustain offensive against terrorists Maj. Gen. I.S Ali, the new Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force in the North East, has tasked troops to sustain the offensive against terrorists…

Troops kill dozens, capture 40 terrorists in Lake Chad Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed dozens of terrorists and captured more than 40 in recent operations in the Lake Chad Basin. The Chief of Military…

Civil society group lauds military’s non-kinetic approach A civil society group, South-East Coalition for Sustainable Development (SECSD) has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria over its non-kinetic approach towards peace and stability…