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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on media practitioners to intensify efforts ...
10/06/2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on media practitioners to intensify efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation, stressing that effective control of the information space is essential to national security and military operational success.

Speaking at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) Combined First and Second Quarter Media Workshop 2026 in Abuja on Tuesday, the Army Chief said strategic communication has become a critical component of modern warfare and national security management.

Represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Major General Musa Etsu-Ndagi, the COAS noted that the media plays a pivotal role in shaping public perception, building confidence in security institutions and denying criminal elements the opportunity to manipulate narratives.
https://militarynewsng.com/army-chief-tasks-media-on-combating-fake-news-says-information-dominance-key-to-national-security/

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted its 2026 Second Quarter Route March Exercise across all Commands and fo...
06/06/2026

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted its 2026 Second Quarter Route March Exercise across all Commands and formations nationwide, reaffirming its resolve to sustain a highly disciplined, physically fit, and combat-ready force capable of responding effectively to the country’s evolving security challenges.

The exercise, which took place simultaneously across the Service, saw the participation of officers, airmen, and airwomen at NAF Headquarters Abuja and other formations spread across the country.

Among the commands that participated were the Tactical Air Command, Makurdi; Special Operations Command, Bauchi; Mobility Command, Bayelsa State; Air Training Command, Kaduna; Ground Training Command, Enugu; and Logistics Command, Lagos, alongside several other NAF units and establishments.
https://militarynewsng.com/naf-conducts-nationwide-route-march-to-strengthen-operational-readiness/

05/06/2026

The Nigerian Navy Band is a vital strategic asset that harnesses the power of music to support key military and diplomatic goals. As cultural ambassadors of the Navy, the band plays a significant role in enhancing troop morale, preserving naval heritage and traditions, fostering stronger civil-military relations, and promoting goodwill and national unity at both domestic and international levels.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has said that the masterminds behind crude oil theft in Nigeria of...
05/06/2026

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has said that the masterminds behind crude oil theft in Nigeria often evade detection, while those arrested at illegal refining sites are usually low-level operatives with little or no knowledge of the criminal networks they serve.

Speaking on Friday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, Abbas said the structure of oil theft syndicates makes it difficult for security agencies to identify and prosecute those who orchestrate the illicit trade.
https://militarynewsng.com/naval-chief-seeks-special-maritime-court-for-oil-thieves/

Security operatives on Thursday barricaded major roads leading to the Presidential Villa and Eagle Square in Abuja ahead...
04/06/2026

Security operatives on Thursday barricaded major roads leading to the Presidential Villa and Eagle Square in Abuja ahead of a planned protest demanding the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

The security deployment involved personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The protest was organised by the Take-It-Back Movement, a civil society group associated with activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore
https://militarynewsng.com/needle-eye-security-mounted-around-aso-rock/

03/06/2026

Multiplan Nigerian Limited was at the Nigerian Navy 70th annivesary celebration to tell the world what they can do within the Maritime environment. Hear the Business Development Manager Frances Ogujawa speak

Lagos is set to become the centre of international maritime diplomacy as foreign warships and naval delegations from sev...
01/06/2026

Lagos is set to become the centre of international maritime diplomacy as foreign warships and naval delegations from several countries arrive in Nigeria for the 2026 International Fleet Review (IFR), one of the flagship events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy.

The review, scheduled to take place at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, will see President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, inspect naval vessels from Nigeria and participating friendly nations in a display of maritime capability, professionalism and international cooperation.

Naval sources disclosed that ships from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, South Africa and Brazil have arrived in Lagos to participate in the event alongside Nigerian Navy vessels, including NNS Kada, NNS Ekulu, NNS Calabar, NNS Sokoto, NNS Osun and NNS Kano.
https://militarynewsng.com/lagos-hosts-global-naval-gathering-as-nigerian-navy-marks-70-years-of-service/

Retired Nigerian Army officer and former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, has reportedly be...
31/05/2026

Retired Nigerian Army officer and former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, has reportedly been abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State.
The incident was disclosed on Saturday by former senator, Babafemi Ojudu, who said he received the information from retired Brigadier General Sagir Musa.
According to details shared by Ojudu on his verified page, the retired senior military officer and his wife were travelling to their hometown in Katsina when they were intercepted and abducted by gunmen in Matazu Local Government Area of the state.
https://militarynewsng.com/former-defence-spokesman-wife-abducted-in-katsina/

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a series of housing and infrastructure projects as part of efforts to improve the wel...
30/05/2026

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a series of housing and infrastructure projects as part of efforts to improve the welfare of its personnel and strengthen operational effectiveness across the service.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, said the projects reflect the Navy’s commitment to addressing accommodation challenges, enhancing healthcare delivery and improving the overall wellbeing of officers, ratings and their families.
https://militarynewsng.com/nigerian-navy-unveils-major-housing-projects-intensifies-welfare-drive-for-personnel/

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