COAS Orders Offensive Push Against Terrorists, Urges Troops to Stay Aggressive in North East
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation HADIN KAI to intensify offensive operations and maintain high vigilance in the fight against terrorist groups operating in Nigeria’s North East. The Army Chief gave the directive during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North […]
Army Breaks Silence on Borno Terror Attacks, Dismisses ‘Exaggerated’ Sahara Reporters Casualty Claims
The Nigerian Army has clarified reports surrounding the recent terrorist attacks in Borno State, stating that troops successfully repelled coordinated assaults by Boko Haram insurgents in several communities while making significant sacrifices in the line of duty. In a statement released by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, the military addressed […]
Troops Repel Coordinated Terrorist Assaults in Borno, Neutralise Key Insurgent Leaders
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully repelled a series of coordinated terrorist attacks targeting military positions in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok in Borno State, neutralising several insurgent commanders during the fierce engagements. According to a press release issued on Friday, the attacks began at […]
Oba Ewuare II Pledges Palace Support for Military Operations in Edo State
The Oba Ewuare II has pledged the full support of the Benin Palace for ongoing military operations aimed at maintaining peace and security in Edo State.
Operation Eastern Sanity: Troops Dismantle Another IPOB/ESN Stronghold in Anambra, Sustain Pressure in South-East
Nigerian troops under Operation Eastern Sanity have recorded another operational breakthrough in the ongoing campaign against the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra
Air Force Boss Reinforces Security of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Assets in Port Harcourt Visit
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reinforced the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to safeguarding the country’s oil and gas assets during a strategic visit to Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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 […]
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 […]