BENUE GOVERNOR PRAISES TINUBU FOR BOOSTING ARMY’S FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY
The Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the Nigerian Army with advanced weapons to tackle security threats. The commendation came during a visit by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who assured the governor of improved security outcomes in Benue State and […]
NIGERIAN ARMY GETS BOOST WITH 15 NEW VANQUISHER APCs
The Nigerian Army has taken a major step towards self-reliance in military hardware production with the acquisition of 15 locally-made Vanquisher Light Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs). The handover ceremony, held on March 4, 2026, was a testament to the Army’s commitment to advancing indigenous defence technology. Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi […]
CHIEF OF AIR STAFF STRENGTHENS NAF PRESENCE IN NIGER DELTA
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has visited Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to commission key infrastructure projects and reinforce the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) operational presence in the Niger Delta region. During his visit, he engaged with personnel, met with Governor Douye Diri, and inaugurated the Nigerian Air Force Institute of […]
KEBBI FOREST GUARDS GET BOOST WITH NEW LOGISTICS SUPPORT
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, has operationalised the deployment of forest guards in Kebbi State and donated logistics items to support their efforts. The donation includes 10 brand-new motorcycles, 170 sleeping kits, and essential food supplies aimed at improving mobility, welfare, and operational effectiveness in the fight […]
TROOPS NEUTRALISE NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPER, RESCUE 4 IN EDO OPERATION
Troops of 4 Brigade, 2 Division Nigerian Army, have neutralised a notorious kidnapper and rescued four kidnapped victims in Edo State. The operation, codenamed IGBO DANU 1, was carried out in collaboration with Edo State Security Corps, Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and local vigilantes on March 3, 2026. During a night […]
COAS Orders Tougher Training for NASME to Boost Combat Readiness
Amidst Nigeria’s ongoing battle against Boko Haram and banditry in the North-East and North-West regions, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME) to intensify rigorous, mission-focused training to produce highly skilled combat engineers. During his maiden operational visit to NASME’s Makurdi headquarters on […]
Iranian Warship Torpedoed by U.S. Submarine in First Such American Naval Strike Since World War II
An Iranian naval frigate, IRIS Dena, has reportedly been sunk after being struck by a torpedo launched from a United States submarine, marking what officials describe as the first time a U.S. submarine has destroyed an enemy vessel since World War II. According to military officials, the warship was hit in the Indian Ocean, approximately […]
US Moves Closer to Total Control of Iranian Airspace as Military Campaign Intensifies
US Moves Closer to Total Control of Iranian Airspace as Military Campaign Intensifies The United States is approaching what officials describe as complete aerial dominance over Iran, as military operations against the country enter their fifth consecutive day, the White House has said. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, March 4, White House Press Secretary Karoline […]
FG places 6-year ban on new universities, polytechnics, colleges of education
The Federal Government has announced a six-year suspension on the establishment of new tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The decision was approved during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, explained that the move is intended to strengthen the […]