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…
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…
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…