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By DECAN The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has urged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) information officers to sharpen strategic communication to counter hostile narratives and…
By DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for stronger grassroots security coordination involving local leaders, communities and security agencies. Musa made the call on Monday…
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy has disrupted attempts by criminal elements to revive illegal refining activities in Rivers, recovering about 103,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).…
By DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged graduates of National Defence College (NDC) Course 34 to translate their training into sound policy and effective leadership.…
By DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed his commitment to national security following his appointment as Secretary I of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. Musa…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its airpower campaign against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping in the North-West, strengthening its air presence in Sokoto State. This is contained in a…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) have engaged Nigerian civil society…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued at least 59 kidnapped victims and neutralised 11 terrorists during operations nationwide between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20. The Director,…
The Nigerian Navy has commenced a clean-up exercise at Jabi Lake, Abuja, as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Lake Day. The exercise, organised by Naval Base Abuja,…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) has tasked participants of its Work Ethics and Organisational Performance Course 8/2026 to apply knowledge acquired to improve productivity and organisational…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, on Friday concluded the combat proficiency, leadership skills and physical endurance test of its officers through the 2026 Combat Proficiency Competition in…
By Sumaila Ogbaje Dr Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy High Representative, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), says civil society organisations are critical to connecting arms-control policies with communities.…
By DECAN The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are to intensify operations to dismantle illegal mining cartels and disrupt illicit financial flows sustaining…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Mrs Grace Henry, has appealed to retired military personnel to remain calm and embrace dialogue over their demands for pension adjustments and…
By DECAN The Ministry of Defence has assured military veterans that their welfare, remuneration and pension concerns are receiving urgent attention from the Federal Government. The assurance was given by…
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy has inducted Security Support Vessel (SSV) KALI 3 to strengthen the protection of critical energy infrastructure and Nigeria’s maritime interests. This is contained in a…
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs valued at ₦301.058 billion in Lagos. This is contained in…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to strengthen personnel administration and institutional accountability through improved data management and records keeping. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen.…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says military strength alone cannot defeat terrorism without protecting civilians and building community trust. Oluyede, represented by the…
BY DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned Nigerians against weaponising misinformation, cyber manipulation and violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Musa, represented by his…