Nigeria positioning to become Africa’s hub for indigenous defence manufacturing – DICON-D7G CEO
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria is positioning itself as a major African hub for indigenous defence manufacturing, the Chief Executive Officer of DICON-D7G, Mr Osman Chennar, has said. Chennar said the…
Army expansion: COAS tasks strategic officers on adding value to new divisions
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged officers trained in strategic leadership to deploy their competencies to add value to the newly created…
Graduation: Army urges officers to translate knowledge into field results
The Nigerian Army has tasked senior officers graduating from Leadership and Strategic Studies Course to translate their academic gains into measurable results in their formations and units.
Army reshuffles top commanders to strengthen operations, national security
The Nigerian Army has redeployed senior officers to key command and operational positions to strengthen operational effectiveness and enhance its response to Nigeria’s evolving security threats.
Army deepens leadership training to prepare personnel for modern warfare
The Nigerian Army has intensified leadership training for its personnel to equip them with skills required to navigate the complexities of modern military operations
Army deploys AI, simulation tech to sharpen battlefield readiness
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army is strengthening the use of simulation technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve…
Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base in Pulka, Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. Capt. Mohammed…
7,062 operations: Security agencies deepen intelligence-led fight against threats – ONSA
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) says successful operations by Nigeria’s security agencies in July and August, highlight an increasingly coordinated, intelligence-driven approach to tackling…
Tompolo launches PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Katsina, donates vehicles to 34 LGAs
High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has launched the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Katsina to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Mining Marshals intensify nationwide crackdown on illegal operators
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have intensified nationwide enforcement against illegal mining operators, warning offenders to comply with regulations or face prosecution.
How Nigeria is closing the net on illicit arms
Undoubtedly, the steady flow of illegal weapons is keeping Nigeria’s security crisis alive.
Navy uncovers 10,000 litres suspected stolen crude in Delta
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a dugout reservoir containing about 10,000 litres of substance suspected to be stolen crude oil in Delta. This is contained in a statement…
NAF moves to make homeownership affordable for personnel
By DECAN The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is developing a sustainable formula to enable its personnel to own homes and improve their welfare. The Chief of the Air…
Nigeria must tighten borders, information space against emerging threats
Nigeria must strengthen protection of its territorial borders and information space against emerging threats, including disinformation and artificial intelligence-generated content.
Defence Minister urges AI, drones to counter emerging security threats
By DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for increased adoption of artificial intelligence and unmanned systems to counter evolving security threats. Musa made the call…
Expert seeks overhaul of defence architecture to tackle emerging threats
By DECAN Prof. Muhammed Ladan, an International Law Expert, has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s defence architecture to confront emerging threats in cyberspace and other domains. Ladan,…
Nigerian Legion seeks U.S. partnership to reform veterans’ welfare system
The Nigerian Legion has called for stronger partnership with the American Legion to modernise veterans’ welfare and reform the Nigerian Legion Act of 1964.
Guards Brigade rescues retired General’s wife, apprehends 2 kidnappers in FCT
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued Mrs Adonkie, the wife of retired Brig.-Gen. Basil Adonkie, hours after she was abducted from her residence in…
Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 30 kidnap victims in nationwide operations
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised eight terrorists, rescued 30 kidnapped victims and recovered several weapons in operations across the country. The military operational update made…
Navy uncovers 99,000 litres of stolen crude, illegal AGO in Rivers, Delta
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered three illegal refining sites and six reservoirs containing about 99,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO in Rivers and Delta