CDS Reaffirms Nigeria–US Defence Cooperation

CDS Reaffirms Nigeria–US Defence Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the United States to enhance regional security and tackle emerging threats. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the CDS made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Mr. […]

July 14, 2026 22

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Defence Headquarters Holds Strategic Retreat with Military Veterans

The Defence Headquarters has held a one-day strategic retreat with leaders of military veterans' associations in Abuja to strengthen collaboration, enhance veterans' welfare and promote their continued contribution to national development. The retreat was organised in partnership with the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers' Association of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi […]

July 14, 2026 30

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Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Partnership After High-Level Abuja Talks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with France following the conclusion of the fifth Nigeria–France High Defence Staff Talks in Abuja. The talks, held at the Defence Headquarters from 29 to 30 June, brought together senior military officials from both countries to discuss ways of expanding bilateral defence relations. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila […]

July 6, 2026 8

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Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Cooperation as Fourth Defence Partnership Dialogue Opens in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation as the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue commenced in Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together security officials from both countries to review progress made since the launch of the partnership in 2022 and chart a path for deeper collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Speaking at the opening session, the […]

June 25, 2026 10

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Defence Headquarters Debunks Fake Video of CDS, Warns Against AI-Generated Misinformation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, describing it as fake and digitally manipulated. DHQ also said some versions of the video falsely identified the individual featured as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, stressing that the content did not originate from any official military source. […]

June 14, 2026 17

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Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening bilateral security collaboration against terrorism and regional instability. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on Monday. Speaking during the inauguration, the head of the US delegation, Mr. […]

May 6, 2026 16

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Defence ministers visit North-East theatre, commend troops as over 280 terrorist neutralized

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, have visited the Headquarters Theatre Command of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to ending terrorism. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the visit, conducted on March 31, 2026, was aimed at assessing ongoing operations, strengthening strategic […]

April 4, 2026 19

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AFIT Graduates 3,003 Students as Defence Minister Urges Patriotism, Innovation and National Service

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd), has urged graduating students of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna to uphold patriotism, innovation and excellence in contributing to national development. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force, the minister delivered the charge at AFIT’s combined convocation ceremony held on […]

March 29, 2026 25

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IGP Disu Meets Defence Chiefs to Boost Security Collaboration

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and Service Chiefs to discuss ways to strengthen security in Nigeria. The visit aimed to enhance inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint operations to tackle security challenges. Disu emphasized the need for sustained cooperation between the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force to maintain internal […]

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