Inside Nigeria’s Expanding Air War: 2,351 Terrorists Killed in a Year of Intensified Strikes

Inside Nigeria’s Expanding Air War: 2,351 Terrorists Killed in a Year of Intensified Strikes

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it killed more than 2,300 terrorists inits 2025 counter-terrorism campaign, detailing a sharp increase in air operations that it says dealt major blows to armed groups across several regions;marking one of its most intensive air campaigns in recent years. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said the deaths resulted […]

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Nigeria’s military steps up security ahead of Christmas celebrations

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters says it has put robust measures in place to prevent attacks and ensure public safety during the Christmas festivities. The Armed Forces of Nigeria, working with other security agencies, have intensified operations in areas considered vulnerable, with additional troops deployed to key locations and major routes nationwide. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Onoja, the military […]

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Nigeria’s air chief sounds battle call in Makurdi, vows welfare-driven air power offensive

Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to stronger air power readiness, personnel welfare and intelligence-led operations during his first operational visit to the Tactical Air Command in Makurdi, north-central Nigeria.In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the air chief said the visit on […]

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Rear Admiral Idi Abbas Takes Over as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Naval Staff

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, October 30, 2025, entered a new chapter as Rear Admiral Idi Abbas officially assumed command as the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), vowing to lead with integrity, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to national service. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Abuja, Rear Admiral Abbas thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the leadership of the Navy at what he called a […]

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Rear Admiral Idi Abbas Takes Over as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Naval Staff

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, October 30, 2025, entered a new chapter as Rear Admiral Idi Abbas officially assumed command as the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), vowing to lead with integrity, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to national service. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Abuja, Rear Admiral Abbas thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the leadership of the Navy at what he called a […]

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SportSuper Eagles’ coach unveils 23-man Nigeria’s squad for must-win World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 23-man list for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Nigeria’s qualification hopes remain alive by the slimmest margin after FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals. The ruling moves the Eagles into third place on 11 points, trailing both South Africa and Benin Republic by three. Captain William Troost-Ekong has made the […]

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NCTC Hosts Groundbreaking Dialogue to Cement Private Sector’s Role in Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Strategy

By Our Reporter In a landmark event that signals a new era in Nigeria’s national security architecture, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) has formally acknowledged the private sector as a critical partner in the country’s intensified efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Convened under the theme “Safeguarding Nigeria Through Partnership and Inclusion,” the strategic dialogue brought together top government officials, security experts, corporate leaders, and civil society actors to […]

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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Rise to $3.23bn in H1 2025 — NEPC

[10/08/2025, 7:06:32 pm] Hire Your Media Chic: Nigeria’s non-oil exports surged to $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 19.59% increase from $2.696 billion in the same period last year, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has revealed. Presenting the H1 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance Report in Abuja on Sunday, NEPC Director-General, Nonye Ayeni, said export volumes also grew to 4.04 million metric tonnes from 3.83 million metric […]

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Nigeria’s Minister Calls for Strengthened Regional Cooperation

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasized the need for institutionalizing the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) to transform it into a permanent and fully structured entity. This call was made during the 18th Plenary Session of BAG, held at the Transcorp Hotel in Abuja from May 19 to 21, 2025. Keyamo highlighted BAG’s achievements, including strengthening aviation safety, efficiency, and oversight across […]

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