News Category - Military-Defence
Journalists Barred from Bail Hearing of 6 Suspected Coup Plotters
The defendants are facing a thirteen-count charge bordering on treason, terrorism, and money laundering, alongside former Petroleum Minister, TIMIPRE SYLVA, who is currently at large.
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Why South-East Youths Are Turning Away from the Nigerian Army
The Army’s response, centred on sensitisation campaigns and promises of career opportunities, misses the point. The issue is not ignorance or lack of awareness. It is a profound lack of confidence in the institution.
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TIMIPRE SYLVA, 2 Retired Military Officers, Police Inspector, 3 Others Face Treason and Terrorism Charges
Court papers indicate that the defendants allegedly had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable act involving one Colonel MOHAMMED ALHASSAN MA’AJI and others but failed to alert authorities.
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Bloody Easter in Kaduna, Benue and Borno, as Terrorist Kill 16, Army Rescue 31 Worshippers
The Nigerian Army issued a statement on its X handle, confirming the rescue of thirty-one people who were abducted by gunmen during the Easter Sunday service at Ariko village.
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President TINUBU Flays Reports on Terror Attacks in Plateau, Kaduna
President TINUBU expressed his views in a half-hearted statement, nearly forty-eight hours after the deadly terror attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba district in Jos, Plateau State.
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Arrest of Sergeant Amoke: Abia State Government Will Continue to Assit Citizens in Need
Governor Alex Otti's promise of support to him was purely on compassionate ground, in line with the administration’s altruistic disposition which has seen the government extend similar support to several citizens.
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Maiduguri Terror Attacks: Opposition Knocks Tinubu, as Army Warns of Resurgence of Suicide Bombing
This comes as the Nigerian Army warns about the resurgence of suicide bombing by Jihadist groups in the northern part of the country and advised people to avoid crowded areas.
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16 Detained Military Officers: Investigation Confirms Coup Plot; Officers to Face Court-Marshal
Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
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Trump Spits Fire, as FG Confirms US Air Strike on Islamic State Terrorists in Sokoto
In a separate post on X, the US Africa Command said it conducted the air strike in Sokoto State at the request of Nigerian authorities, adding that multiple ISIS terrorists were killed in the attack.
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President Tinubu Appoints Gen Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister
In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday.
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FG Secures US Cooperation on Coordinator Response to Terrorists, Violent Extremist Groups
This follows discussions last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, NUHU RIBADU, and US officials in Washington DC.
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Terror Attack on Catholic School: Niger State Govt Blames School Mgt
The Secretary to the State Government, ABUBAKAR USMAN, said the state government had earlier received credible intelligence indicating elevated security threats across Niger Nort Senatorial District.
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2 Abducted Maga Schoolgirls Escape, as Vice President Shettima Visits Kebbi State
President BOLA TINUBU also sent his condolences to the military over the death of the gallant soldiers and Brigadier General MUSA UBA, who was abducted and executed by Islamist terrorists in Borno State.
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President Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs Amidst Coup Speculation
Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication, announced the new appointments in a statement, saying the appointments are with immediate effect.
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#EndSARS at Five: Why Police Reform Has Failed Nigeria - And What Must Change
Nigeria does not need another panel or rebranded tactical unit. The roadmap for genuine reform already exists. What is lacking is political will and institutional accountability.
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COURT-MARTIAL: 3 SOLDIERS GET LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR SELLING ARMS, AMMUNITION TO INSURGENTS
The convicted soldiers who bagged the life sentence are Sergeant RAPHAEL AMEH, Sergeant EJIGA MUSA, and Lance Corporal PATRICK OCHEJE.
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1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA
The summit aims to provide a high-level platform for African defence chiefs to deliberate on pressing security challenges, enhance military cooperation, and advance regional stability.
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MNJTF TROOPS NEUTRALISE TERRORIST COMMANDER, OTHERS IN LAKE CHAD
The MNJTF spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel OLANIYI OSOBA, who made this known in a statement, identified the slain Boko Haram commander as AMIR DUMKEI.
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TERRORISTS ATTEMPT TO BRIBE TROOPS IN PLATEAU - DHQ
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General MARKUS KANGYE, said the troops had intercepted a suspicious vehicle with bullet holes, along the Jos-Sanga Road, while responding to a distress call about terrorist activities.
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REAR ADMIRAL KC EZETE RECEIVES COURTESY CALL UPON RESUMPTION AS FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND
Rear Admiral Ezete took over command on July 2, 2025 and has kicked off with momentum.
Read More →NAF AIR STRIKES KILL 20 TERRORISTS IN ZAMFARA
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA encountered over thirty motorcycles carrying armed terrorists heading into the nearby forest in Mai-Galma, in Maru Local Government Area.
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2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST
Troops also recovered one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, which was abandoned by the terrorists, just as they destroyed several motorcycles by precision air strikes.
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MOHAMED SALAH NAMED PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON
With six more assists than any other player, Salah can become the first footballer to win the Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker and player of the season awards.
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LET YOUR FINDINGS OFFER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: RIVERS SOLAD CHARGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS
He emphasized the significance of their study tour to Rivers State, saying that there were prevailing security threats to lives and property, which necessitated the intervention of the current administration through the proclamation of a state of emergency.
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AIR-VICE MARSHAL UBADIKE BECOMES FIRST-EVER SERVING PROFESSOR OF NAF
Air Vice Marshal Ubadike holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Vehicle Design from the Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.
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MAJ.-GEN NWACHUKWU BOWS OUT, AS LT.-COL ANELE BECOMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY SPOKESPERSON
The emergence of Lt.-Col Anele follows the redeployment of Maj.-Gen Nwachukwu to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Abuja.
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