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October 30, 2026

Nigeria Armed Forces Neutralise Senior ISWAP Commander, Rescue Over 150 Captives in October Operations

By Festus Fifen The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say its troops sustained a high level of offensives on all operations across different theatres within the country in October, rescuing more than 150 abducted citizens, neutralising scores of terrorists and receiving the surrender of over 50 fighters and their family members. Briefing journalists on Friday... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
October 29, 2026

COAS Urges Private Sector to Invest in Youths to Boost Indigenous Defence Production

By Festus Fifen The Nigeria Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged the private sector to invest in the intelligence, creativity and productive capacity of Nigerian youths, describing it as a strategic route to stronger national security, faster economic growth and a thriving indigenous defence industry. General Shaibu made the call... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Technology
October 21, 2026

Plateau Youth Coalition Rejects Fulani Groups’ Petition, Backs DSS and Operation Rainbow

By Festus Fifen   A coalition of indigenous youth groups from Plateau State on Wednesday rejected a petition by Fulani associations accusing security agencies of bias, and called on the Federal Government not to remove the state’s Department of State Services (DSS) director.   Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Coalition of Indigenous... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Crime, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
October 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Security Demands Intelligence, Technology and Cooperation, Not Force Alone – Gen. Musa (Rtd)

By Festus Fifen   The Nigeria Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has said Nigeria’s security challenges can no longer be addressed by military strength alone, stressing that the country’s response must combine effective combat operations with timely intelligence, modern technology, sound planning and closer cooperation among security institutions.   Speaking at the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
September 30, 2026

MILITARY ONSLAUGHT: Troops Neutralize 554 Terrorists, Rescue 1,736 Hostages, Secure Crude Facilities in Q3 Reports

By Festus Fifen ​The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced massive operational breakthroughs across all geopolitical zones in the country, revealing that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) neutralized 554 terrorists and armed criminals, arrested 1,333 suspects, and rescued 1,736 kidnapped hostages during the third quarter of 2026. ​Speaking on Wednesday, September 30, 2026,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
August 25, 2026

US Intensifies Military Training for Nigerian Troops

The United States has intensified military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi State, focusing on unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other battlefield skills. The training, conducted at an operating location in Bauchi, is part of broader US-Nigeria security cooperation aimed at strengthening military capabilities and improving operational readiness. According to the United States... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Featured, Military
August 14, 2026

Insecurity: Military Launches Fresh North-West Offensive Against Terrorists, Criminals

The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against terrorists and armed criminal groups operating across the North-West, as security forces intensify efforts to disrupt their networks and prevent them from establishing new operational bases. The operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV, is being conducted by the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Military, Police
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