Troops kill 48 ISWAP fighters, recover 52 firearms in Borno, Yobe
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigerian troops have killed 48 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and recovered 52 firearms during fierce engagements in Borno and Yobe. The operations, conducted…
2027: Centre raises alarm over AI deepfakes, seeks national framework
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has called for an integrated national framework to counter misinformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and cyber threats ahead of the 2027…
AFRIDEX 2026: Nigeria rallies Africa to break foreign arms dependence
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has called on African countries to break dependence on foreign military equipment and strengthen indigenous defence industries as well as unite against terrorism and transnational crimes…
NCTC, Germany urge crackdown on urban networks funding banditry
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the German Government have called for a comprehensive crackdown on the networks financing banditry and insurgency, warning that the violence cannot be tackled by…
Tompolo mobilises Adamawa residents for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election
By Sumaila Ogbaje High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has mobilised support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing local government autonomy and other reforms. Tompolo, founder…
Ribadu seeks stronger global cooperation to combat terrorism in Africa
By Sumaila Ogbaje National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, has called for stronger global and regional cooperation, intelligence sharing and responsible use of emerging technologies to combat terrorism and violent…
Troops rescue over 70 abductees, recover N10m suspected ransom
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian troops rescued more than 70 abducted persons, recovered N10 million in suspected ransom and arrested several suspected terrorists and kidnappers across the country in one…
ECOMOG veterans seek repatriation of fallen soldiers, national memorial
The Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Veterans Association has appealed to the Federal Government to repatriate the remains of Nigerian soldiers killed during peacekeeping operations in…
Tinubu endorses book on Shaibu, says Nigerian army breaking from military conservatism
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the leadership philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, describing it as the foundation of a more…
Beyond the Badge: Tunde Ogunsakin and the evolution of financial crime investigation
By Ogbaje Ojodale From INTERPOL investigations to senior police command and legal practice, the retired AIG’s career offers a perspective on the changing demands of law enforcement. Financial crime rarely…
Defence Minister inspects Kaduna venue ahead of APC campaign flag-off
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, has inspected Ranchers Bees Stadium, Kaduna, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for Saturday. Musa, who…
Musa links Nigeria’s trillion-dollar economy ambition to national security
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, says sustainable national security, good governance and credible institutions are critical to Nigeria’s ambition of building a trillion-dollar economy.
New MPB Chair says delayed death benefits demoralise troops, vows reforms
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Maj.-Gen. Julius Osifo, has warned that delays in paying death benefits to families of soldiers killed in action…
Why DECAN conferred patron title on Dr. Kana
By Our Reporter The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has conferred its patron title on Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Office of the Secretary to…
Terrorism: Nigeria, UNODC seek better protection for survivors
Sumaila Ogbaje The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have called for improved protection and access to justice for survivors of sexual…
African Air Forces Association condoles NAF, advances 2027 exercise preparations
The Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) has condoled with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over its ATR aircraft crash while advancing preparations for its multinational exercise scheduled for February…
DECAN Honours NSA Ribadu for Anti-Terror Gains
The Defence Correspondents Association (DECAN) on honoured the National Security Association Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for strengthening Nigeria’s counterinsurgency campaign and recording outstanding gains in the anti-terror fight. He was presented…
EU to provide €20m defence support to Nigerian Armed Forces
By Our Reporter The European Union (EU) is to provide €20 million in defence support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the European Peace Facility. The Minister of Defence,…
Ribadu unveils five-point strategy to tackle banditry in Sokoto
The Federal Government has unveiled a five-point strategy to tackle banditry in Sokoto, strengthen community resilience and restore security across the North-West. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu,…
Why Defence Journalists Honoured CDS Oluyede at DECAN Conference
The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has honoured the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for his leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and commitment…