Tag: Commander
NADCEL: Nigeria capable of overcoming security challenges – Army
Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, Commander, 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, has assured Nigerians that the military remained capable of overcoming the country’s security...
Insecurity in Nigeria financed by drug trade exploiting technology, transnational routes...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has attributed the rising insecurity in Nigeria to sophisticated criminal networks exploiting technology, social media platforms and...
Otu lauds navy for establishment outpost at Idung
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has commended the navy for establishing a security outpost at Idung Dayspring Island in Akpabuyo Local Government Area.
Otu...
Customs hands over 6,981 parcels, sacks of Marijuana to NDLEA in...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has intercepted and seized 6,981 parcels and 62 sacks of marijuana in different locations...
Insecurity: Army trains personnel, security agencies on joint operations planning
The Nigerian Army has commenced a six-day Operations Planning Cadre for personnel and other security agencies to strengthen tactical leadership and enhance inter-agency collaboration...
Warrant officers, SNCOs are backbones of any professional army – Commander
The Commander, Army Central Ammunition Depot Agunu (ACADA), Brig.-Gen. Ernest Ineme, says warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) remain the backbone of every...
Guards Brigade boosts troops’ combat readiness, begins WOs, SNCOs competition
The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has commenced its 2026 Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) Competition as part of efforts...
Navy pledges educational, health support for students in C’River
The Nigerian Navy says it is committed to the educational and health support of students in Cross River as part of its obligation to...
Army holds emotional pull-out for 28 Infantry Generals in Jaji
The Nigerian Army Corps of Infantry on Friday pulled out 28 senior officers from active service during a colorful and emotional ceremony at the...
We must persevere, train harder to defeat enemies – NAF Commander
Commander, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Camp Abuja, Air Commodore Emeng Imoke, has called on troops to remain resilient and intensify training in order...
Battlefield only favors those who are prepared — Army
Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Maj.-Gen. Adewale Adekeye, has emphasized that only well-trained and prepared soldiers can succeed in modern warfare.
Adekeye stated this at...
176 Guards Battalion wins 2026 Guards Brigade competition
176 Guards Battalion has emerged overall winner of the 2026 Guards Brigade Corporals and Below Competition, clinching the position with a commanding 390 points.
The...
General News Customs hand over Cannabis Sativa worth N131.6m to NDLEA...
Idiroko (Ogun), March 17, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, intercepted and seized 2,437 parcels of Cannabis Sativa in...
Army boosts counter-terrorism readiness with new simulation training
Abuja, March 10, 2026 (NAN) The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says success in counter-terrorism operations was no longer determined by...
Drug abuse a threat to social stability – NSCDC
Dutse, March 5, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has identified drug abuse as a major threat to social stability...
Troops neutralize suspected kidnapper, rescue 4 victims in Edo forest operation
March 5, 2026 (NAN) Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a notorious suspected kidnapper and rescued four abducted victims during a night operation...
COAS tasks Army Special Forces on decisive dominance against terrorists
Abuja, March 3, 2026 (NAN) The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to...
