Tag: military
Military reaffirms commitment to securing oil, gas in South-South region
Abuja, Aug. 21, 2025 (NAN)The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has pledged the Nigerian military’s support to the South-South Development Commission...
Myanmar military, minority armed group agree ceasefire, China says
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal agreement for a...
Biden grants Cyprus access to 3 U.S. military programmes
The outgoing U.S. President, Joe Biden, has signed an order granting the Republic of Cyprus access to three key U.S. military programs, Greek media...
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ACCI honours military’s selfless services, dedication
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Wednesday honoured the courage, selfless service, and unwavering dedication of men and women of the...
2025 Budget: Military expects bountiful harvest from NASS – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military expects a bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before...
Armed Forces Day: We‘ll give widows, orphans priority—Sani
Gov. Uba Sani has promised that the Kaduna State Government will continue to prioritise the welfare of the widows and orphans of those who...
Army charges troops to remain focused, disciplined
Brig.-Gen. Taiye Ahmed, Commander 18 Brigade, on Friday charged troops to remain focused, disciplined, and loyal to constituted authority.
He gave the charge when he...
FG tasks military on compliance with financial reforms
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Jafiya has urged military finance personnel to foster the culture of accountability in management of...
Military utilising non-kinetic capabilities to achieve operational successes – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued to utilise its non-kinetic operations to win...
Media, a force multiplier in military operations, says VON DG
The Director- General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, has urged the Nigerian military to see the media as a force...
Military neutralises 1,166 terrorists, apprehends 1,096 suspects –DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops eliminated 1,166 terrorists and apprehended 1,096 suspects in 29 days across the country.
The Director of Defence Media Operations,...
Jonathan hails increased enlistment of female combatants into military
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for increased enlistment of female combatants into the military.
Jonathan gave the...
Military will continue to defend democracy – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to defend the...
Killings: Niger Govt. solicits military deployment to communities
The Niger state government has appealed to the Nigeria army to redeploy its troops to communities prone to terrorists attacks in the state.
Mr Yakubu...
FG is committed to welfare of military officers, says Akpabio
Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to the welfare of military officers.
Akpabio gave the assurances when he inaugurated...
Cleric tasks military officers on dedication, sacrifice
The Chief Imam, National Defence College (NDC), Squadron Leader Abdulhakeem Hanafi, has urged participants of NDC Course 32 to embody the spirit of dedication...
NASENI partners defence ministry for military hardware production
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence for the production...
