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13/07/2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s two-time leader and a central figure in the country’s modern political history, has died at the age of 82.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s two-time leader and a central figure in the country’s modern political history, has died at the age of 82.

21/06/2025

In the early hours of Saturday, June 21, 2025, all Commands, Units, Ships, and Establishments of the Nigerian Navy (NN) across the country simultaneously participated in the second quarter route march exercise.

In the early hours of Saturday, June 21, 2025, all Commands, Units, Ships, and Establishments of the Nigerian Navy (NN) across the country simultaneously participated in the second quarter route march exercise.

21/06/2025

Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Omolara Sanni, Nigeria’s trailblazing first female fighter pilot, has once again etched her name in the annals of African military history by emerging as the Best Allied Student and recipient of the Best Assistant Commandant Paper at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Accra.

https://militarynewsng.com/nigerias-first-female-fighter-pilot-clinches-top-honours-at-ghana-armed-forces-college/

21/06/2025

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has charged junior military officers to lead with courage, humility, and innovation as they advance in their careers.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has charged junior military officers to lead with courage, humility, and innovation as they advance in their careers.

17/06/2025

NAF Chief Leads Delegation to US for Strategic Talks on AH-1Z Viper Helicopters Acquisition

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) combat capabilities, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, led a high-powered delegation to San Diego, California, for a Programme Management Review Meeting on the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) combat capabilities, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, led a high-powered delegation to San Diego, California, for a Programme Management Review Meeting on the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack...

17/06/2025

Nigerian Navy Chief Begins 3-Day Working Visit to Denmark

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Monday, June 16, commenced a three-day working visit to Denmark at the invitation of the Danish Navy, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral naval cooperation.

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Monday, June 16, commenced a three-day working visit to Denmark at the invitation of the Danish Navy, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral naval cooperation.

17/06/2025

Military deactivates 21 illegal refineries, nabs 23 oil thieves

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last one week discovered and deactivated 21 illegal refining sites and apprehended 23 oil thieves in the Niger Delta.

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last one week discovered and deactivated 21 illegal refining sites and apprehended 23 oil thieves in the Niger Delta.

17/06/2025

Nigerian Naval Chief Speaks at UN Ocean Conference in France, Seeks Global Collaboration on Marine Protection

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Tuesday, represented Nigeria at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice, France, where he addressed global stakeholders on the impact of climate change and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing on Nigeria’s marine environment.

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Tuesday, represented Nigeria at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice, France, where he addressed global stakeholders on the impact of climate change and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing o...

13/05/2025

NAF at 61, FG has equipped the force adequately

To bolster its air power, the Federal Government has handed over 15 aircraft to the NAF in the last year, with an additional 61 expected to be delivered in 2025. These acquisitions include KA-360i aircraft, DA-62 surveillance planes, T-129 ATAK helicopters, and AW-109 Trekker helicopters, among others.

    By JohnPaul Amaechi Abuja, Nigeria – May 13, 2025 – As the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) commemorates its 61st anniversary this May, the service stands as a crucial component in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against insurgency and various security threats across the nation. Established on April 18...

19/03/2025

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, has released a disturbing video showing the ex*****on of three Nigerian soldiers captured in Yobe State.

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, has released a disturbing video showing the ex*****on of three Nigerian soldiers captured in Yobe State.

16/03/2025

In Samban Gida, Kaduna State, The Nigerian Army paid its final respects to Late Captain Keziah Godiya Ayuba, who was laid to rest with full military honors in her hometown, Samban Gida, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Nigerian Army on Friday, March 14, 2025, paid its final respects to Late Captain Keziah Godiya Ayuba, who was laid to rest with full military honors in her hometown, Samban Gida, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

26/01/2025

Drama as Nigerian Army Captain molests Journalist, Seizes Phone at WASA Event

It was a day of defeat and sorrow for the Supply and Transport (S&T) unit of the Nigerian Army as they were dethroned as champions of the tug-of-war event at the 2024 West African Social Activities (WASA).
https://militarynewsng.com/drama-as-nigerian-army-captain-detains-journalist-seizes-phone-at-wasa-event/