Minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria requires 200 million rounds of ammunition annually for its operations, costing the government at least two dollars per munition. He disclosed this yesterday during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) vide Defence Industries Corporations of …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of members of the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies. He expressed optimism that Nigeria will prevail over the myriads of security challenges facing it. Speaking yesterday at the inauguration of the Headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the president promised to kit the outfits with other administrative …

The federal government has pledged commitment to prioritising national security and the welfare of the armed forces. President Bola Tinubu also committed to standing with the armed forces through challenges, triumphs and grief, not as repayment but as an assurance of the nation’s unwavering support. Speaking yesterday on behalf of the president at the ceremonial parade to commemorate the 60th …

President Bola Tinubu has charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation. Speaking at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, on Saturday, the President assured the military of his administration’s commitment to its welfare, …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to Lagos residents to continuously pray, support and remember families of the Armed Forces as well as fallen heroes who paid the supreme prize for the peace and security of the country. The governor made the appeal at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Interdenominational Divine Service, held at the Chapel of …

The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. Similar promotions were also carried out in the Nigerian Air Force and Navy. Among those promoted are the Army spokesman Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu and the Acting Commander, Guards Brigade, Col. O.A. Onasanya. A statement by the director of Army …

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has advised the leadership of the nation’s Armed Forces to encourage more women to join the military. The First Lady, who was represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, spoke at the Defence Headquarters’ one-day Gender Mainstreaming Conference with the theme: Building Capacity Through Gender Mainstreaming to Meet Security Challenges. …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday met with the Nigerian Armed Forces, United Nations agencies and Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) over looming floods in parts of the country. The agency advised governments of 11 states, including Rivers, Anambra, Adamawa and Benue, to ensure that the residents of flood plains were quickly relocated to safe grounds. Other states that the …

The Niger junta has ordered its armed forces to go on the highest alert, citing an increased threat of attack. This was according to an internal document issued by its defence chief on Friday that a security source in the country confirmed was authentic. According to Reuters, the document, which was shared online on Saturday, said the order to be …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that over 60,000 soldiers were recruited under his watch, and that his administration funded the military to ensure an increase in the fighting power of the Nigerian Army. At the Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade 2023 held at Eagles Square in Abuja on Thursday, the President Buhari told the dignitaries that included …