Ndume Hails Tinubu’s Military Pay Rise, Seeks More
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of salary increases for about 250,000 Nigerian military personnel, but…
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Defence
Nigerian Army Expands to 12 Divisions, Deploys New Commanders to Boost Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has expanded from eight to 12 divisions following presidential approval, deploying new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and activating…
Army Targets 28,000 New Troops in Security Push
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers as part of a major expansion aimed at strengthening…
Naval Chief Vows Project Completion to Boost Maritime Security
CALABAR, Nigeria – Chief of the Naval Staff Idi Abbas pledges to complete ongoing and abandoned projects to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security and operational…
NANS Urges Tinubu to Declare Emergency on Nigeria’s Insecurity
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on insecurity,…
Air Force Conducts Nationwide Aptitude Test for Recruits
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launches a nationwide general aptitude test for more than 20,000 applicants seeking enlistment into the 2025…
NAF Confirms Precautionary Landing After C-130 Warning
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirms that a C-130H aircraft makes a precautionary landing in Burkina Faso after detecting an early…
Army Suspends Officer Retirements as Insecurity Escalates Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for selected categories of officers, citing the nationwide security emergency declared…
General Christopher Musa Sworn in as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister
ABUJA, Nigeria – General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), former Chief of Defence Staff, was on Thursday sworn in as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, marking…
Musa Vows Stronger National Security as Senate Screens New Defence Minister
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Senate witnessed tense exchanges on Wednesday during the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s new Minister of Defence nominee, General Christopher…