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US conducts third round of airstrikes targeting Iranian positions
For the third night in a row, the US military launched airstrikes against Iran, as President Trump warns of additional action amid ongoing tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Retired Officers Argue New 100,000 Naira Salary Fails to Meet Soldiers Needs
Retired military officers argue that although the government increased soldier salaries to 100,000 Naira, the amount fails to address rising living costs and systemic issues like equipment shortages.
Military Captures Four Suspects in Connection with Plateau Attack
Military personnel have detained four suspects in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following the recent attack on Kumm Village in Plateau State.
Oyo Kidnapping: Army General Confirms Two Soldier Casualties During Rescue Mission
Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe reveals that two soldiers were killed while navigating dense forest cover to rescue kidnapped Oriire students and teachers.
Security Forces Apprehend Six Suspected Terrorist Logistics Providers in Kaduna
Military personnel in Kaduna arrested six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and seized seven firearms, including AK-47 rifles, during a routine checkpoint operation.
Military tensions escalate as US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Military hostilities between the US and Iran have intensified, with both sides exchanging strikes while disputing the accessibility of the vital Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise.
Nigerian military disrupts abduction plot, saves four in Kebbi State
Nigerian Army troops successfully intervened to rescue four kidnapping victims in Kebbi State after receiving intelligence on militant activities.
Lawmaker Yusuf Adamu Gadgi Advocates for Military Elimination of Bandits over Ransom Payments
Yusuf Adamu Gadgi argues that Nigeria must abandon ransom payments and rehabilitation programs for bandits in favor of a strictly military-led strategy to neutralize criminal threats.
Iran Suspends Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has indefinitely closed the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a commercial vessel, citing a need to counter American regional interference.
Military Thwarts ISWAP Raid in Borno, Seizes Foreign-Linked Camcorder
Military forces in Borno repelled an ISWAP attack, seizing a camcorder that revealed the presence of foreign terrorist facilitators among the insurgent ranks.