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Operation Enduring Peace: Troops Responded to Distress Call Over Gunfire, Killing in Plateau – JTF

Chidi Omeje — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:31:22 +0000

Operation Enduring Peace: Troops Responded to Distress Call Over Gunfire, Killing in Plateau — JTF The Joint Task Force says troops deployed to Bassa LGA to investigate reports of sporadic gunfire and the killing of a resident, while reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and inter-agency cooperation. The Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, has clarified […]

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NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties as Aneke Marks First Year in Office

Chidi Omeje — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:50:21 +0000

NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties as Aneke Marks First Year in Office Air Force records operational gains, promotes thousands of personnel, receives five helicopters and advances aircraft modernisation programme The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded more than 6,100 flying hours and 2,900 operational sorties between November 2025 and September 2026, as the […]

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Court Fixes October 28, 29 for ₦1.5bn Defamation Suit Against Ali-Keffi, Arise News, Sahara Reporters

Brig Gen Sk Usman — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:44:21 +0000

Court Fixes October 28, 29 for ₦1.5bn Defamation Suit Against Ali-Keffi, Arise News, Sahara Reporters The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has scheduled October 28 and 29 for proceedings in a ₦1.5 billion defamation suit instituted by former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (rtd), against retired Major […]

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COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training

Our Reporter — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:05 +0000

COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training The Nigerian Army says the specialised training will sharpen troops’ combat skills and enhance operations in difficult terrains. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commenced the deployment of 600 Nigerian Army personnel to India for specialised jungle […]

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Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Military Ties with Cadet Exchanges, Defence Production Plans

Our Reporter — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:46:36 +0000

Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Military Ties with Cadet Exchanges, Defence Production Plans COAS Shaibu proposes four-year military academy training for Nigerian cadets in Rwanda, expanded counterterrorism cooperation and joint defence manufacturing initiatives. Nigeria and Rwanda are taking steps to strengthen military cooperation through proposed cadet exchange programmes, expanded counterterrorism training and collaboration in indigenous defence production. […]

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Army Chief Pushes for Terrorists’ Decisive Defeat, Assures OPHK Troops of Better Welfare

Our Reporter — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:45:39 +0000

Army Chief Pushes for Terrorists’ Decisive Defeat, Assures OPHK Troops of Better Welfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to sustain offensive operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, assuring them of improved welfare, modern combat equipment and […]

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Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Sokoto

Our Reporter — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:11 +0000

Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Sokoto Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other military-related items during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The operation, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted terrorist elements in Waria Forest […]

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NAF Strengthens Flight Safety Oversight After Fatal NAF 931 Crash

Our Reporter — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:11:21 +0000

NAF Strengthens Flight Safety Oversight After Fatal NAF 931 Crash CAS orders stricter aircraft maintenance checks, operational compliance as search and recovery operations continue in Ondo The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has ordered stricter flight safety oversight across the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) following the fatal accident involving […]

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Several ISWAP Terrorists Neutralised as Troops Repel Attack on Garaha Base in Adamawa

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:24:08 +0000

Several ISWAP Terrorists Neutralised as Troops Repel Attack on Garaha Base in Adamawa By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a failed attack on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources said the […]

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COAS Calls for Multi-Domain Warfare as Army Expands to 12 Divisions

Our Reporter — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:39:38 +0000

COAS Calls for Multi-Domain Warfare as Army Expands to 12 Divisions The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for enhanced joint operations, intelligence sharing and multi-domain integration among the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies, saying the country’s evolving security threats require coordinated military capabilities and stronger inter-agency […]

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