US Deploys Training Personnel to Nigeria in New Defence Partnership

US Deploys Training Personnel to Nigeria in New Defence Partnership

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel, along with specialist equipment, at Bauchi Airfield as part of ongoing defence cooperation between both countries. In a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ said the deployment followed deliberations during a recent working-group engagement involving Nigerian and US defence officials. The move, it noted, follows […]

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NAF to begin structured withdrawal of firearms from retiring personnel

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will soon commence a structured and lawful withdrawal of service-issued firearms from retiring personnel as part of efforts to tighten weapons accountability and improve public safety. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, disclosed this at a parley with veterans in Abuja, where he said the move aligns with national legislation and international best […]

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NSCDC Boss Charges Personnel on Professionalism, Integrity in VIP Protection

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has issued a stern mandate to officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and commitment in the protection of Very Important Persons (VIPs). The CG gave this charge during his keynote address at a three-day VIP leadership and management workshop held at the NSCDC […]

February 9, 2026 5

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CAS Reinforces Logistics Readiness, Expands Personnel Housing in Lagos

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has begun a three-day operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Logistics Command in Lagos, aiming to strengthen logistics readiness and assess facilities supporting nationwide counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the visit underscores the growing importance of logistics in sustaining modern airpower, with the CAS insisting […]

February 3, 2026 7

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Defence Headquarters Dismisses Allegations of Poor Care for Injured Personnel

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has rejected claims made in a viral video alleging that military personnel wounded in action are being neglected by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). In a statement on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information Major General Samaila Uba said the video, released by Lucky Udu Studio, created a “misleading impression” of institutional indifference toward injured troops. He said the allegations were inaccurate and failed […]

January 28, 2026 7

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JUST IN: DSS Dismisses 115 Personnel in Ongoing Reform Drive

The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of sweeping reforms within the agency. In a notice published on Tuesday, the secret police cautioned members of the public against conducting any official business with the affected individuals, emphasizing that they no longer represent the Service. The DSS also released the names and photographs of the dismissed officers on its official website. According to […]

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Housing: IGP Partners Ministry of Housing for Improved, Affordable Housing for Police Personnel

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja‎‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has received the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development,Ahmed Dangiwa, who proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force drawn from relevant ministries and agencies, in collaboration with the Police, to safeguard federal assets in line with the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency […]

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Hunger protest: Anambra NSCDC deploys 1,190 personnel, warns protesters

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, said it has deployed 1,190 officers and men ahead of the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1. The Anambra State Commandant of NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, stated this in Awka, the state capital, after a meeting with other service commanders in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Head, Media and Tactical Operations, Okadigbo Edwin, […]

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Defence ministry gets 20 armoured personnel carriers

The Ministry of Defence, on Wednesday, handed over 20 newly acquired Armored Personnel Carriers to the Defence Headquarters to enhance the professional capabilities of troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces. This is contained in a statement by Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary of the MoD in Abuja on Thursday. The APCs were handed over to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, by the PS. In his remarks at […]

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