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General Shaibu Emphasizes National Security and Troop Welfare During 2026 Nigerian Army Day
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu highlights the Nigerian Army's commitment to national security and personnel welfare during the 2026 Nigerian Army Day celebrations in Bauchi.
Nigerian Army to Enlist 28,000 Troops Amid Security Upgrades
The Nigerian Army is launching a recruitment drive for 28,000 new soldiers to bolster manpower and tackle widespread security threats, alongside plans for the 2026 Army Day Celebration.
Nigerian Navy Seizes Over 50,000 Litres of Illicit Crude in Rivers State
Personnel from NNS PATHFINDER intercepted two boats in Rivers State, seizing over 52,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and tools meant for illegal refining.
Army Chief Urges Military Strategists to Counter Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked the Army War College with using new wargaming technology to find innovative solutions to the country's persistent mass abduction crisis.
Nigerian Army clarifies it is not seeking NADCEL 2026 sponsorships
The Nigerian Army has warned the public against scammers falsely soliciting funds for the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, stating that all legitimate event communications originate only through official channels.
Police Leadership Denies Recruitment of Former Insurgents
DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has clarified that the Nigeria Police Force does not recruit deradicalized former terrorists, emphasizing that standard vetting procedures remain mandatory.
Nigerian Navy Seizes Over 63,000 Litres of Illegal Diesel in Rivers State
The Nigerian Navy successfully recovered over 63,000 litres of illegally refined diesel and seized a transport vehicle during a specialized operation in the forests of Rivers State.
Experts Warn of Rising Sophistication Among Armed Groups in Nigeria’s North-West
Allegations that bandit leader Bello Turji has accessed sophisticated weapons and formed alliances with insurgents have triggered alarms regarding the growing capability of criminal networks in Nigeria.