Defence correspondents mourn Lagbaja
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja died in a Lagos…
GBV: Stakeholders advocate self defense mechanism for girls, others
Following the increasing cases of Gender based Violence (GBV), government, stakeholders and parents have been advised to encourage girl-child to engage in sporting activities as a form of defence mechanism.…
DICON, NCCSALW collaborate on fight against illicit arms
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), are to collaborate in the fight…
Boko Haram’s financing sources significantly blocked – NDC Commandant
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, says Boko Haram’s revenue has significantly declined since 2016 due to the counter-terrorism efforts of the Nigerian…
Tinubu committed to local production of defence equipment – Badaru
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to local development and production of defence equipment to meet operational needs…
FG will continue to prioritise veterans’ welfare, says Minister
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government will continue to prioritise the welfare of military veterans. The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, made this known while briefing newsmen on the…
How Nigeria got Niger back into MNJTF – Defence Minister
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, says the Nigerian Armed Forces led by the Chief of Defence Staff has succeeded in getting the Republic of Niger…
Defence Ministry Directs Relocation of Military Chiefs to Sokoto to Combat Banditry and Terrorism
The Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, has expressed his sadness over the activities of terrorists and bandits terrorizing Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States…
ECOWAS defence chiefs seek return of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chiefs of Defence Staff in West Africa on Friday, called for the return of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African…
CDS tasks West African Defence Chiefs on upholding democratic values
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the change of government through coups in West African countries has had unintended consequences and threatened…
DEPOWA seeks end to sexual abuse in barracks community
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has called for collaborative efforts towards addressing the menace of sexual exploitation and abuse, especially…
CDS hails military veterans on sacrifices, pledges continuous support
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended the military veterans for their sacrifices and dedication to peace and security of Nigeria and the development of Armed…
VON partners DEPOWA, urges citizens to respect Armed Forces
The Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba-Ndace, has said that VON would partner with Defence and Police Officers’ Wife Association (DEPOWA) to project its positive and humanitarian activities…
Eid-el Kabir: COAS hails troops’ gallantry, sacrifice
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and gallantry in confronting the security…
NSCDC trains hunters on operational, leadership skills
By NAN The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps , (NSCDC), has trained no fewer than 300 key officers of the Nigeria Hunter and Forest Security Service (NHFSS), on Operational,…