Defence

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported successful military airstrikes that targeted and dislodged Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Bama-Mafa region of Borno State. This information was relayed by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. He mentioned that the operation was carried out …

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The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has unveiled the creation of a special committee. This group is set to conduct an exhaustive review of the firearm licensing procedures and regulations by the Nigeria Police Force. This move aligns with the Firearms Act and other prevailing laws, aiming to bolster public safety and …

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The Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery for troops and their families. It established a health emergency unit, the Defence Outbreak Response Unit. This unit will function as the Nigerian Military Task Force, liaising with the African Partners Outbreak Alliance to address epidemics within the African continent. The Permanent …

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The House of Representatives has given its approval to the service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation came after the House adhoc committee’s report, which screened the service chiefs, was adopted. The confirmed service chiefs include Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as Chief of …

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The 192 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, functioning under the 81 Division, has successfully intercepted a significant international ammunition smuggling operation. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, shared this achievement in a statement on Monday. The troops, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a thorough Stop and Search operation on the …

Army Unit Thwarts Ammunition Smuggling to Anambra Read More »

Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (Retd.), the former Chief of Naval Staff, has attributed the successes achieved during his tenure to the collective efforts of his professional colleagues, officers, ratings of the Navy, and his family. This statement was made during his Pulling Out ceremony at the Nigerian Navy Ship QUORRA, Apapa, marking the end of …

Former Naval Chief Gambo Retires, Credits Success to Teamwork Read More »

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address the funding and equipment shortfalls that are currently hampering the operational efficiency of Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The President made this commitment during the grand finale of the 160th establishment celebration of the Nigerian Army at the Maj. Gen. J.M. Inienger Sports Complex, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, in Ibadan. …

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The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has authorised the redeployment of several senior officers across formations and units nationwide. This move comes in the wake of the retirement of some senior officers following the appointment of the new Army leadership. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed this …

Major Reshuffle in Nigerian Army as Senior Officers Retire Read More »

The Defence Headquarters has issued a directive for top-ranking officers who are senior to the newly appointed service chiefs to retire from Service by Monday voluntarily. The memo, dated June 26 and signed by Maj Gen Y. Yahaya on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, was directed to generals, brigadiers-general, air vice marshals, and …

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In a significant reshuffle, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Hassan Abubakar, has approved the redeployment of 98 high-ranking officers. This move follows his recent appointment by President Bola Tinubu. The reshuffle affects 52 Air Vice Marshals and 46 Air Commodores, including Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants …

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