THE Nigerian Military has revealed that security forces suffered casualties in the operations that led to the rescue of kidnapped Oyo School children and teachers. Security forces on 10 July 2026 announced…
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Military college student dies in Abuja–Kaduna crash
A student of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Maj AM Abubakar, died in a road traffic accident along the Abuja–Kaduna highway. PUNCH Metro learnt from security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a…
Coup in Benin Republic
News Update THE military has seized power from the civilian government in Benin Republic after a successful coup on Sunday. According to reports, Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal and a group of soldiers announced…
Tension in Bissau as military takeovers government
News Update Military authorities in Guinea-Bissau have declared that they have taken full control of the country, suspending all electoral activities and closing national borders. The development comes just three days after…
Trump Warns of Military Action Over Christian Genocide in Nigeria
United States President, Donald Trump, has expressed anger over the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria. Trump, in his latest comments on the issue, stated that thousands of Christians are being killed in…
Reactions as 31 US Lawmakers Support President Trump’s Threat to Send Military to Nigeria
News Update 31 US Lawmakers have hailed the United States President, Donald Trump over his decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. According to the lawmakers, the designation has…
JUST IN: Military holds mental health training for troops in combat zones
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has launched the 2025 First Bi-Annual Sensitisation Training on Stress Management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Emotional Intelligence for troops deployed in active combat theatres. The training,…
Military not mandated to offer amnesty — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has clarified that granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits is not within the purview of the military. The DHQ noted that such decisions lie with other arms…
Ibas to Military: Find practical solutions to Nigeria’s insecurity
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, (rted.) has charged participants of Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, to ensure that their study tour…
Many Killed As Residents Counter NAF Sokoto Airstrike On Christmas Day
News Update THE Nigerian military and residents of Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa communities in Silame local government area of Sokoto state have different accounts of the airstrike that killed some people on…