Nigerian troops killed several insurgents, including a key terrorist commander and his cameraman, as they foiled attempt by terrorists operating from the Mandara Mountains to infiltrate Bitta, in Borno State early Thursday morning. The troops recovered assorted arms, ammunition and logistics, including a camcorder, AK-47 rifles, bandoliers, handheld radios and 11 AK-47 magazines loaded with…
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…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy will resume from January 2, 2026, citing a surge in vehicle-related crimes. In a statement issued on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police public relations officer (PPRO), said the decision “follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has executed a successful air interdiction operation against a major terrorist logistics hub at Dabar Masara in the Southern Tumbuns, Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, it Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Monday in Abuja. Ejodame said the operation…
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,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new Nigerian Army depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The approval raises the number of army depots in Nigeria to three, joining the existing facilities in Kaduna and Osogbo, which had served the country for decades. Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, made…
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…
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…
Troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, in a coordinated operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A senior military source, who confirmed the development to newsmen on Tuesday, described the operation as “a major blow to the Turji network,” noting that…
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…
