Sunday, June 28, 2026

Nigerian Armed Forces

May 14, 2025

Tinubu urged to secure Leah Sharibu’s freedom from Boko Haram captivity

“As Leah turns 22 years old today, we call on President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his constitutional duty to protect all citizens,” said the group.

Leah Sharibu
April 24, 2025

Military killed 1,770 terrorists, arrested 3,073 in three years across North-East: CDS

Mr Musa stated that the military also seized more than 1,000 different types of weapons.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
March 20, 2025

Rivers: Military won’t overlook destruction of national assets, says DHQ

Mr Kangye stated. “The military will not fold their hands and allow some of our critical infrastructures to be destroyed by criminals.’’

Defence headquarters/crude oil pipelines in Niger Delta/Hooded militants
January 15, 2025

Governor Eno donates N150 million to widows of fallen heroes

The governor also announced a donation of N100 million to widows of departed police officers in the state.

Umo Eno
December 6, 2024

Tinubu releases funds to pay retired military personnel’s pension arrears

The defence ministry says President Bola Tinubu has released funds to pay retired military personnel’s pension, including three months’ arrears.

Lit-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla
November 6, 2024

Nigeria’s army chief Taoreed Lagbaja dies at 56

He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

COAS, Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja
October 29, 2024

Bill to involve military in agricultural activities scales second reading

The lawmaker said military involvement in agriculture would stimulate the economy and reduce youth restiveness and criminality.

House of Representatives
September 2, 2024

Insecurity: Military using non-kinetic capabilities to achieve success, says defence chief

The defence chief said the moral level in society had given rise to youths vulnerable to anti-peaceful activities.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
June 9, 2024

Nigerian Legion seeks help to build mini estate for ex-servicemen

“We have about 350 registered widows of fallen heroes in Lagos State.’’

Nigerian Legion
April 10, 2024

Let’s embrace eid-el-Fitr with open hearts, renewed spirits: Matawalle

The minister prayed to Allah to grant all the grace to observe another Ramadan.

Governor Bello Matawalle 4