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…
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…