Category : Military


Nigerian Navy Officer's Salary Sparks Debate in US Exchange

A social media conversation between Nigerian and US Navy officers has highlighted stark pay disparities, with the Nigerian officer earning 120,000 Naira monthly. The exchange reveals concerns over service conditions and patriotic motivations.

Fallen Heroes Braimah, Ismail Laid to Rest in Borno

Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in a Boko Haram attack were buried with full military honours in Maiduguri, attended by Governor Zulum and top defence officials.

Nigerian Army Hosts 2026 Inter-Brigade Competition

The Nigerian Army's 31 Artillery Brigade hosted the 2026 1 Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition in Minna, featuring drills, weapon handling, and cross-country events to enhance operational readiness and teamwork.

Fresh Attacks, Airstrike Fallout Pressure FG Over Security

Fresh insurgent attacks and a controversial airstrike in Borno State heighten pressure on the Federal Government, with President Tinubu convening an emergency security meeting amid rising military casualties and public concern over Nigeria's security stra

Ekiti Security Forces Raid Criminal Hideouts in Forests

Security agencies in Ekiti State have launched a joint operation, 'Operation Comb the Bush,' to raid forests and hideouts used by criminals, aiming to prevent kidnapping and other crimes amid rising threats from neighboring states.

Colonel, Six Soldiers Killed in Borno Ambush by Boko Haram

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed Colonel I.A. Mohammed and six soldiers in an ambush in Monguno, Borno state. The attack occurred as they responded to a prior assault on a military base, with the colonel's vehicle hitting an IED.

Army Colonel Killed in Boko Haram Ambush in Borno

Colonel I.A. Muhammad and several soldiers were killed in a deadly Boko Haram ambush in Monguno, Borno State. The attack highlights a surge in insurgent assaults targeting military officers in the region.

Army Detains Teen Suspect in General's Killing in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in Borno State linked to an attack that killed Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and soldiers. The suspect confessed in a video to participating in attacks and logistics operations.

Australia Appoints First Female Chief of Army

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Army in its 125-year history, part of a major defense leadership reshuffle aimed at boosting female representation.

MURIC Demands Probe into Military Airstrike on Jilli Market

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned a Nigerian military airstrike on Jilli Market in Borno State, calling for the suspension of involved personnel and an independent investigation into the incident that reportedly killed over 50 civilians.

Jilli Airstrike Death Toll Over 60, Military Probe Ordered

Outrage intensifies as the death toll from the Jilli airstrike along the Borno-Yobe border rises above 60. The military defends the operation as intelligence-led while ordering an investigation, with rights groups and political leaders demanding accountab

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