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MILITARY12h agoTroops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles In SokotoThe latest operation came days after troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), repelled a coordinated attack by terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha in Adamawa State. The post Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles In Sokoto appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY15h agoInsecurity must end before third decade, Defence Minister tells army officersBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has charged graduands of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to translate the knowledge acquired during their nine-month professional military training into decisive action to strengthen national security and end insecurity. Musa gave the charge on Friday, October 16, 2026, at […] The post Insecurity must end before third decade, Defence Minister tells army officers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY22h agoNAF deploys pumping machines to recover crash wreckage in OndoThe Nigerian Air Force has engaged community leaders and residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, over concerns that ongoing aircraft recovery operations could affect their water source. The post NAF deploys pumping machines to recover crash wreckage in Ondo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY1d ago[VIDEO] 2027: Defence Minister Assures Voters Of Safety, Says Tinubu To Inaugurate New Military AircraftThe defence minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.) also said that Nigeria does not recruit minors into the armed forces. The post [VIDEO] 2027: Defence Minister Assures Voters Of Safety, Says Tinubu To Inaugurate New Military Aircraft appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY1d agoNAF assures Igbokoda residents of action on environmental concernsBy Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that it will work with relevant authorities to address environmental concerns arising from the recent aircraft crash in the area. The assurance followed reports of an offensive odour and fears of possible environmental impact after the accident. The NAF Director […] The post NAF assures Igbokoda residents of action on environmental concerns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY1d agoFacing Ethiopia, what is the value of Eritrea's army?Alors que les tensions entre Asmara et Addis-Abeba ravivent le spectre d’un conflit régional, l’armée érythréenne est sous le feu des projecteurs. Quelles sont ses capacités militaires et son aptitude à tenir sur la durée ? Décryptage.Jeune Afrique
MILITARY1d agoANALYSIS: New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake ChadMuch-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram should be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations. The post ANALYSIS: New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY2d agoGuinea-Bissau junta head fires officer close to former president EmbalóThe leader of Guinea-Bissau's military authorities, General Horta N'tam, has dismissed an army officer close to Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the latest removal involving personnel close to the ousted president.Africanews [en]
MILITARY2d agoFrance and Chad sign 'renewed' defence partnership following two-year hiatusFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis".RFI [en]
MILITARY3d agoEmmanuel Macron and Chad's Mahamat Idriss Déby revive military cooperationAfter the rift caused by the expulsion of French troops from Chad, presidents Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Déby have rebuilt ties over the past year. The French military is quietly regaining a foothold in its historic stronghold.Le Monde [en]
MILITARY3d agoECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional securityThe outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) have called for sustained Nigerian support to strengthen regional security cooperation and address growing threats across West Africa. The post ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional security appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY3d agoNAF sets up 12-member board to investigate Ondo aircraft crashThe NAF said the board will inquire the circumstances surrounding the crash and the cause of the crash and recommend measures for prevent a recurrence. The post NAF sets up 12-member board to investigate Ondo aircraft crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY3d agoMilitary Plane Crash: Searchers build embankment, begin diversion of water from crash siteThe searchers said they built embankments around the crash area to limit the inflow of water and make for easy access to the remaining parts of the aircraft. The post Military Plane Crash: Searchers build embankment, begin diversion of water from crash site appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY3d agoFrench navy intercepts oil tanker south of La Réunion suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleetFootage released by the French Armed Forces shows French Navy personnel intercepting a vessel 'suspected of sailing under a false flag' south of La Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean.Le Monde [en]
MILITARY3d agoNAF constitutes 12-member board to probe aircraft crashBy Kingsley Omonobi Following the tragic accident involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo State, on 5 October 2026, the Nigerian Air Force has convened a specialist Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident, determine its causes and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. Also, the Chief of […] The post NAF constitutes 12-member board to probe aircraft crash appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY3d agoNAF Sets Up 12-Member Board To Probe Fatal Air Crash In OndoThe Air Force urged the public to avoid drawing conclusions about the cause of the crash before the investigation is concluded. The post NAF Sets Up 12-Member Board To Probe Fatal Air Crash In Ondo appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY3d agoSenate to audit presidential, military aircraft, urges FG to replace ageing fleetsThe lawmakers said recurring military air crashes, which have claimed the lives of several personnel, might be linked to inadequate aircraft maintenance, ageing fleets and lapses in operational safety protocols and airworthiness standards. The post Senate to audit presidential, military aircraft, urges FG to replace ageing fleets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY3d agoNAF Air Crash: Reps seek independent probe, audit of military aircraft after fatal crashThe House mandated its committees on Air Force, Aviation and Defence to investigate the fatal military aircraft crash in Ondo State, following concerns about aircraft safety, maintenance and funding. The post NAF Air Crash: Reps seek independent probe, audit of military aircraft after fatal crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY3d agoUS lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cutsThe United States has listed Nigeria among 14 countries facing potential cuts to military assistance over the recruitment and use of child soldiers, a designation that could affect defence cooperation, military training and weapons sales. The post US lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cuts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY3d agoNAF Plane Crash: Senate, Reps To Probe Air Force Aircraft MaintenanceThe resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Sen. Osita Ngwu, who raised concerns over recurring military aircraft accidents and the need to strengthen aviation safety. The post NAF Plane Crash: Senate, Reps To Probe Air Force Aircraft Maintenance appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY3d agoUS, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their militaryForeign nationals seeking opportunities to serve in a foreign military can apply to join the armed forces of several countries, although eligibility depends on nationality, immigration status, military experience and the recruitment programme available. The post US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY3d agoPlateau – Troops arrest arms fabricator, three suspected gunrunnersTroops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested an alleged illegal arms fabricator and three suspected gunrunners during coordinated covert operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The post Plateau – Troops arrest arms fabricator, three suspected gunrunners appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY3d agoKwara donates 25 Hilux vans to police amid security concernsGovernor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the donation was the first phase of a plan to provide about 100 vehicles to security agencies. The post Kwara donates 25 Hilux vans to police amid security concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY4d ago$1bn military arms was never paid into private accounts – BurataiFormer Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has clarified that the one billion dollars earmarked for military arms procurement during his time was never paid into individual service accounts. The post $1bn military arms was never paid into private accounts – Buratai appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria