Navy, NDLEA destroy ₦301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos
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…
Army moves to close data gaps to strengthen personnel management
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.…
Human security, civil-military cooperation vital to defeating terrorism – CDS
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…
2027: Defence Minister warns against weaponising misinformation, violence ahead of elections
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…
Defence Minister in US, seeks stronger Nigeria-US military ties on drones, intelligence
By DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has sought stronger Nigeria-US defence cooperation, particularly in military technology and intelligence. Musa made the call when he visited Nigeria’s…
Guards Brigade begins combat proficiency competition, urges troops to uphold standards
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army in Monday, commences its 2026 Combat Proficiency Competition, urging participating troops to uphold professionalism, discipline and high operational standards. The competition commenced…
Nigeria unveils new strategy to dismantle organised crime networks
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has unveiled a five-year National Strategy for Combating Organised Crime aimed at dismantling criminal networks, disrupting illicit financial flows and strengthening inter-agency response. The National Security…
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Kogi, Plateau operations
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Kogi, while sustaining pressure on criminal elements across the country. The Nigerian Army…
Military eliminates 65 terrorists, rescues 34 kidnap victims in 1 week
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 65 terrorists and rescued 34 kidnapped victims during sustained operations across the country from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13. The Director,…
Nigerian Navy rescues 22 sea robbery victims in Akwa Ibom
By DECAN Editor The Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers abducted by suspected sea robbers along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom. The Navy also recovered the hijacked wooden passenger…
Troops nab high-profile terrorist, 60 suspected collaborators in fresh operations
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a high-profile terrorist operative linked to a notorious terrorist leader and 60 suspected collaborators in separate operations across theatres. The…
Nigeria, U.S. deepen defence ties, counter-terrorism cooperation
By DECAN Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism efforts. The Defence Ministry disclosed this in a statement by Leah…
Strategic leadership, resource management critical to NAF effectiveness — CAS
By DECAN Editor The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has identified strategic leadership and effective resource management as critical to sustaining the Nigerian Air Force’s…
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue pledges capacity building support to OPHK
By DECAN The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) has pledged to strengthen its partnership with Operation HADIN KAI through capacity building and enhanced humanitarian processes. The Project Manager of HD,…
ONSA unveils monthly newsletter on Nigeria’s national security
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has launched a monthly newsletter, The National Security Monitor, to improve public understanding of Nigeria’s security environment. This is…
Troops foil armed herders’ attack, recover AK-47 rifle in Benue
By DECAN Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with the police, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders in Logo Local Government Area of Benue. The Acting Media…
Navy, NIMASA renew five-year pact to strengthen maritime security
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy (NN) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have renewed their strategic partnership through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement is…
Navy raids militant camp in Bayelsa, arrests three associates of wanted kingpin
The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspected associates of a wanted militant kingpin, Sunday Godlaw, during a raid on a suspected militant camp in Bayelsa. The suspects were arrested on…
DICON Act: Former DG urges FG to accelerate Nigeria’s defence self-reliance drive
By Sumaila Ogbaje A former Director-General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), retired Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Ogunkale, has urged the Federal Government to accelerate the implementation of the DICON…
NAF air strike kills nine ISWAP fighters, key commander in Borno
By DECAN The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander, in a precision air strike in Borno. The strike, conducted on Aug. 8, followed…