Zamfara: Army foils kidnap in Tsafe, rescues 14 victims
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army troops have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation against terrorists in Magazu Village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in…
Nigeria, Türkiye seek stronger defence industry partnership, joint production
Nigeria and Türkiye have moved to deepen defence-industrial cooperation, with a focus on joint production, technology transfer and local manufacturing.
NSCDC Mining Marshals Commander gets meritorious award for outstanding service
By DECAN The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ACC Attah John Onoja, has received a Meritorious Award for outstanding service. The award was…
Army launches rescue operation for abducted villagers in Niger
The Nigerian Army has begun efforts to rescue persons abducted by terrorists in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger
CAS urges information officers to sharpen strategic communication against hostile narratives
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…
Defence Minister seeks stronger grassroots security coordination
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…
Navy foils illegal refining comeback, recovers 103,000 litres in Rivers
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).…
Defence Minister tasks NDC Course 34 graduates on strategic leadership
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.…
Defence Minister: Campaign role won’t derail national security mandate
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…
NAF strengthens air presence in Sokoto to combat terrorists
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…
UN, centre engage CSOs on arms control
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…
Troops rescue 59 kidnapped victims, neutralise scores of terrorists in 1 week
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,…
Nigerian Navy launches Jabi Lake clean-up ahead of World Lake Day
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,…
Army Resource Centre tasks personnel on productivity, workplace efficiency
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…
Guards Brigade tests officers’ combat readiness in proficiency competition
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…
UN tasks CSOs on connecting Nigeria’s arms-control policies with communities
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.…
Mining Marshals vow to dismantle illegal mining cartels, seek media support
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…
Nigerian Legion urges military veterans to remain calm over pension protest
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…
FG assures military veterans on welfare, pension concerns
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…
Navy inducts locally built vessel to boost protection of energy assets
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…