APPLY NOW: Nigerian Army Opens Application For Direct Short Service Commission, Sets Requirements

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for commission as officers. In a statement posted on X, the army said the DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel, with vacancies available in selected corps, including the…

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We Conducted Sokoto Airstrikes With US – Military

The military high command says it is aware and involved in the United States War Department airstrikes into terrorists’ camp in Sokoto State Thursday night. It specifically described the operations as ‘coordinated’, saying it was part of efforts to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements threatening national security. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that…

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COAS Shaibu Orders Tougher, Battle-ready Training For NDA Cadets, Seeks Curriculum Overhaul

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to intensify cadet training with a stronger emphasis on discipline, character, courage and strategic thinking to meet the demands of modern warfare. He gave the directive on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Commandant of the academy,…

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Nigerian Army Releases List Of Shortlisted Candidates For SSC Course

The Nigerian Army has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 49/2026 Selection Board. In a statement signed by the Military Secretary (Army) on Monday, the Army said the full list of successful applicants is now available on its recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng. Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to…

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COAS Shaibu Visits Injured Soldiers In Kaduna

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, conducted a visit to troops wounded in action currently receiving treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Friday. Anele noted that the…

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