December 18, 2025
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SECURITY

Nigeria Secures Largest-ever Military Aircraft Acquisition In West Africa With 24 M-346FA Jets

GISTSMATE MEDIA03 mins

Nigeria is advancing a major military modernisation initiative with a landmark procurement of 24 Italian-built M‑346FA fighter jets from Italian aerospace and defence firm Leonardo S.p.A., marking the largest single military aircraft acquisition in West African history. The deal, valued at approximately €1.2 billion, includes long-term maintenance and support provisions through Leonardo and represents a strategic…

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Presidency, DSS React As U.S. NGO Says Terrorists Are Planning To Attack On Christmas Day

GISTSMATE MEDIA02 mins

A United States–based humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has warned of an alleged plan by terrorists to launch coordinated attack on some northern Nigerian communities on Christmas Day. The Federal Government has, however, dismissed the alert, describing it as doubtful and capable of causing panic. The warning was issued by the group’s founder, Judd Saul,…

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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Neutralise VBIEDs, Recover Weapons, Logistics In Borno

GISTSMATE MEDIA03 mins

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists targeting soldiers conducting stabilisation operations in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, delivering a decisive blow to the group’s offensive capability in the area during the late hours of Friday. During the attempted attack, terrorists attempted to breach…

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FLASH: Defense Headquarters Orders Immediate Removal Of Unauthorised Checkpoints Nationwide

GISTSMATE MEDIA03 mins

The Defence Headquarters has ordered the immediate removal of all non-essential roadblocks and unauthorised checkpoints on major highways nationwide, citing rising concerns over operational inefficiency and security risks. The directive, contained in a memo dated December 5 and signed by Brigadier General A. Rabiu on behalf of the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, warned that…

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FLASH: Nigerian Air Force Publishes List For Eligible Candidates In New Recruitment Exercise

GISTSMATE MEDIA02 mins

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has published the list of applicants eligible for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 aptitude test. The list is available on the NAF Recruitment Portal at www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. The aptitude test is scheduled to hold on 13 December 2025 at 15 designated centres nationwide, starting at 0700hrs. All shortlisted candidates…

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FLASH: Defence Headquarters Reviews 2017 Joint Doctrine To Enhance Multi-domain Operations 

GISTSMATE MEDIA05 mins

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is finalising the review of a new Joint Doctrine for the Armed Forces that will cater for multi-domain operations. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, revealed this while speaking as a Guest Speaker at the NISECEXPO-DICON International Defence and Security Show, organised by the Nigeria Security Exhibition and…

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