Tag: defence
FG reaffirms support for indigenous defence manufacturers, urges quality control
Abuja, Jan. 29, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting indigenous defence equipment manufacturers, urging them to sustain high product...
Ukraine, Russia conduct another exchange of soldiers’ remains
Kiev/Moscow, Jan. 29, 2026 (dpa/NAN) Ukraine and Russia have once again exchanged the remains of soldiers killed in the fighting, Ukraine’s Coordination Staff for...
Alleged N5.2bn fraud: Absence of ICPC, ex-JAMB registrar’s lawyers stall hearing
Abuja, Jan. 28, 2026 (NAN) The absence of lawyers to the prosecution and the defence in the trial of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, the former...
Nigeria, Türkiye to fast-track trade, energy, defence ties — Tinubu
Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to fast-track cooperation in trade, energy and defence to boost...
Vietnam, Laos to elevate trade turnover to $10 bn
Hanoi Jan. 26, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Leaders of Vietnam and Laos have on Monday pledged to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation, striving to achieve...
FG honours COAS, others with gallantry, service awards
Abuja, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has conferred various honours on senior officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in recognition of...
U.S. Defence Attaché seeks increased military training with Nigerian Navy
The Defense Attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Col. Thomas Brooks, has expressed interest in expanding training programs between the United States and...
Centre, NPS partner to combat banditry, arms proliferation
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the National Park Service (NPS) to tackle banditry...
Poor inmates feeding in prisons raises health, mortality concerns- Panel
Many inmates in custodial centers are reportedly facing death from hunger due to poor feeding and rampant food racketeering.
This was made known on Thursday...
No nation can confront regional security challenges alone – Defence Minister
The Minister of State for Defense, Dr. Bello Matawalle, says to effectively address the security challenges in the West African sub-region, it requires collective...
Woman arraigned for fake testimony in church
A 32-year-old woman has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magisterial District Court after giving fake testimony in a Lagos church, police in Enugu...
4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the conviction and sentencing of four drug kingpins to a total of 95 years in...
NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining activities
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says there is a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining activities in the country.
NSCDC Commandant-General...
Crashes, fatalities reduction: FRSC urges public compliance with traffic laws
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appealed to the Nigerian public to comply with traffic laws and regulations with a view to reducing...
U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against...
Cvil Defence Day: NSCDC commits to protecting critical assets
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to protecting critical national assets as well as lives and properties as...
FCTA to establish central control centre for intelligence gathering, sharing
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Center for the deployment of technology to improve...
