Tag:Nigeria Military

Defence

Nigeria Airlifts First Troops to ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted the first batch of Nigerian troops to Guinea-Bissau under the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission (ESSMGB), reinforcing Nigeria’s...

Akeem Adebayo - August 1, 2026

Defence

Tinubu Says Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralised in One Year, Announces ₦5.41 Trillion Security Budget

Abuja, June 12, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria’s security operations have recorded significant progress, including the neutralisation of over 13,000 terrorists...

Akeem Adebayo - June 12, 2026

Defence

Tinubu Hails Nigerian Troops as Heroes Who Saved Benin Republic from Coup

In a dramatic 24-hour rescue mission that has sent shockwaves across West Africa, Nigerian fighter jets roared over Cotonou and elite ground troops stormed...

Toyin Adebayo - December 8, 2025

Defence

Troops Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Disrupt Supply Lines in North-East Offensive

MAIDUGURI – In a significant escalation of counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have eliminated seven terrorists and disrupted key supply routes in...

Toyin Adebayo - November 24, 2025

Crime

Military Launches Probe Into Troop Movements Ahead of Kebbi School Abduction

DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS ORDER REVIEW AMID ALLEGATIONS OF INTELLIGENCE FAILURE The Defence Headquarters has initiated a full-scale investigation into the alleged withdrawal or delayed deployment of...

Toyin Adebayo - November 23, 2025