The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attempted unauthorised takeover of its official X account, warning Nigerians and the media to disregard any suspicious or unverified posts appearing on the platform while efforts continue to secure the account. The Army said the incident occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s response to emerging threats. The new divisions will be headquartered in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, with the restructuring expected to […]
A catastrophic mass kidnapping attempt was narrowly averted in the early hours of Sunday, July 19, 2026, when Nigerian troops and police operatives decisively repelled a midnight raid by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The target was the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State, […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a tough directive to security personnel, warning that any officer who hesitates to engage bandits or terrorists while waiting for orders will be treated as an accomplice. Speaking in Sokoto during the distribution of new armoured vehicles, Musa urged troops […]
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in terrorist captivity in Katsina State, as the late military officer was laid to rest amid emotional scenes and renewed calls for stronger security measures. The President sympathised with the family of the former […]
A potential mass abduction of students sitting for the ongoing WASSCE examinations in Iluke Bunu Community, Kogi State, was dramatically thwarted after security troops swiftly responded to an attack by armed men. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen stormed the examination area and attempted to seize students before troops arrived and […]
Jilli Market – “Nobody Was Innocent” Abuja, Nigeria – Defence Minister General Christopher Musa has refused to apologize for the airstrike that killed over 200 civilians at Jilli Market, Borno State. His explosive claim: “None of them were innocent.” Speaking on Arise News, Musa revealed the market had long been banned as an insurgent […]
In a major shake-up aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s national security framework, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping change in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Christopher Musa, who had served […]
The Nigerian Army (NA) has kicked off its 2024 promotion exercise to elevate Master Warrant Officers (MWOs) to Army Warrant Officers (AWOs) at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos. The two-week event, inaugurated on October 15, aims to assess candidates on drills, weapon proficiency, military knowledge, and physical fitness, ensuring only the […]
Nigerian Army nabs imposter targeting military hopefuls in Taraba. Nigerian Army troops apprehended a fake recruitment official attempting to scam aspiring soldiers in Taraba State. The arrest occurred during a surprise visit by Brigadier General Uwa to ensure transparency in the recruitment process. The imposter, posing as an official, solicited […]
