Defence Minister hails Alaba Market as Africa’s emerging technology hub
By DECAN The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has described Alaba International Market as a leading African centre for electronics, technology and enterprise. Musa made the assertion at…
Navy recovers 41,000 litres of suspected stolen, illegally refined products in Rivers
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy has recovered 24,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and intercepted 17,000 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Rivers. The operations were conducted under…
Military rescues 363 victims, arrests scores of terrorists in 1 week
By DECAN Editor The Nigerian military has in the last one week, rescued 363 victims and arrested scores of terrorists, informants, logistics suppliers and other criminal suspects during operations nationwide.…
Army chief urges scientific, results-driven leadership for operational success
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged senior officers to adopt scientific, knowledge-driven and results-oriented approaches to enhance operational effectiveness in addressing evolving…
Nigeria, Benin strengthen military alliance against cross-border threats
By DECAN Editor The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deeper defence cooperation with the Republic of Benin to tackle terrorism and transnational crime.…
CAS ANEKE’S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS YIELD ENHANCED AIR POWER EFFECTS, STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
OPINION Less than a year after assuming office as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke has strategically leveraged international partnerships and defence diplomacy…
Army expands combat capability, tasks troops on professionalism for new formations
By DECAN Editor The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged soldiers to uphold professionalism, discipline and operational excellence in Nigeria’s newly established military formations. Shaibu gave…
Nigeria’s path to a viable, self-reliant military industrial complex
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria relied heavily on foreign countries for weapons, ammunition, armoured vehicles, aircraft components and other military hardware required to confront…
Navy recovers 105,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in Delta
By Sumaila Ogbaje/DECAN The Nigerian Navy says it has recovered about 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil during anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State. The…
NAOWA sensitises women on drug abuse, healthy homes
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has sensitised wives of military personnel on drug abuse prevention, urging them to strengthen family values and create safe home…
NAOWA President tasks officers’ wives on savings culture, financial independence
By Sumaila Ogbaje Dr Safiyyah Shaibu, President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), has urged officers’ wives to cultivate a strong savings culture and embrace cooperative initiatives to achieve financial…
Nigeria, Burundi move to deepen military cooperation against terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Burundi to boost regional security and counter-terrorism efforts. Shaibu gave…
Troops rescue 308 kidnap victims after six-month operation in Kwara, Niger forests
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims abducted about six months ago from communities…
NAOWA expands schools, trains teachers
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), has expanded access to quality education for military families through new schools, infrastructure upgrades and teacher development programmes. President of…
Tinubu approves 80% salary increase for armed forces personnel
By DECAN President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The new package will benefit about 250,000…
NAF establishes permanent presence in Abia as state hands over facilities, 120 hectares
By Our Reporter The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established its first permanent presence in Abia following the handover of newly constructed office and residential facilities, alongside 120 hectares of…
Military neutralises 102 terrorists, rescues 393 kidnap victims in July – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised more than 102 terrorists and other criminal elements, arrested 345 suspects and rescued 393…
2027: Military vows commitment to neutrality in elections
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to neutrality, professionalism and adherence to human rights in the conduct of the 2027 General Elections. The…
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