Category: Security

Nigerian Navy decorates Seven newly promoted Lieutenant Commanders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has decorated seven officers with their new ranks of Lieutenant Commander during a ceremony held at Naval Headquarters, Abuja, on Friday, 15 August 2025. The event, known in naval tradition as the “Shipping of Stripes”, marked a key career milestone for the officers, honouring their exceptional dedication to service and the defence of the nation’s maritime domain.   Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, congratulated the officers and their families, commended their professionalism and commitment. He stressed that the promotions reflected not…

Nigerian Military sustains onslaught against Insurgency, neutralizes Terrorists, rescues victims, foils ₦37.5m Oil Theft

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed forces of Nigeria have maintained momentum in nationwide counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations, neutralized dozens of insurgents, rescued kidnapped victims, and dismantled criminal networks across multiple theatres between 7 and 14 August 2025.   Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, stated this during the weekly press briefing at Defence Headquarters, Abuja. He explained that the combined efforts of ground and air forces, working alongside hybrid forces and other security agencies, have continued to degrade terrorist capabilities, disrupt banditry, and curb oil theft across the country.  …

FIRS pledges support for Armed Forces as Nigeria prepares to host African Defence Chiefs Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, on Wednesday hosted the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja.   In his remarks, General Musa stressed the vital connection between sustainable funding and national security, commending FIRS for its consistent role in enabling the Armed Forces to perform their duties effectively. He announced that Nigeria will host the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja from 25 to 27 August 2025 a landmark gathering aimed at demonstrating Africa’s…

Every Word You Speak Can Build or Break the Nation – VON DG tells PR Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has urged Information and Public Relations Officers to recognise the power of their words in shaping national unity, security, and public trust.   Speaking at the opening ceremony of a training workshop for Information and Public Relations Officers organised by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja, Ndace said the battle for hearts and minds is as critical as the battle on the frontlines.   “The theme of this workshop, Empowering the…

NSCDC, DICON strengthen Strategic Partnership on Security Equipment, Training

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has strengthened its collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) following a strategic visit by DICON’s Director-General, Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya, to the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on deepening synergy in key operational areas, including the training of personnel, provision of mission-critical equipment, and the design of hardware to meet evolving security challenges. Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to boosting Nigeria’s internal security through enhanced inter-agency cooperation…

Nigerian Navy shuts 71 illegal Refinery sites, seizes over 590,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in July

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and confiscating over 590,000 litres of stolen petroleum products during Operation Delta Sanity in July 2025. According to a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the operations conducted across Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States targeted criminal networks involved in oil theft and smuggling. The Navy’s July operations began on July 4 with the discovery and destruction of six illegal refinery…

Nigeria’s Security Agencies arrest 2,109 Suspects, rescue 75 Kidnap Victims, neutralize 78 Terrorists — NOA …. Says Monthly Joint Security Briefing debuts to strengthen National Communication on Security Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday launched the maiden edition of the Monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing, a unified platform designed to provide Nigerians with accurate, verified, and timely updates on the coordinated efforts of security, intelligence, and enforcement agencies across the country. Held at the NOA Headquarters in Abuja, the inaugural session brought together spokespersons of all major security agencies and media representatives. The platform is coordinated by the Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who also serves as the National Coordinator of the inter-agency security communication…

CDS Musa reaffirms Military-Media collaboration against Disinformation at DICAN Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration between the military and the media in combating the growing threat of disinformation, which he described as a critical national security concern.   Represented by Rear Admiral A.M. Haruna, General Musa made the remarks at the maiden edition of the Diplomatic and Security International Conference, organized by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) in Abuja.   He noted that Nigeria’s Armed Forces is strengthening its engagement with both local and international stakeholders…

Troops intensify offensive against Terrorists in North East, disrupt key logistics networks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a renewed push to dismantle terrorist networks and restore lasting peace in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters, have intensified offensive and logistics disruption operations across Borno and Adamawa States. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement issued on 23 July 2025, highlighting significant achievements recorded between 15 and 22 July 2025. Among the key breakthroughs, troops of 114 Battalion on 15 July intercepted…

Troops foil Terrorist infiltration into Niger State …. Dozens of Terrorists neutralized, Arms, Motorcycles recovered in Coordinated Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have successfully repelled an attempted terrorist incursion into Niger State, neutralizing dozens of terrorists and recovering a cache of arms, motorcycles, and communication equipment.   The operation took place on Monday, 22 July 2025, when the troops intercepted a large group of terrorists advancing from the Baban Doka axis of Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State toward Ragada and Warari communities in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.   Responding swiftly, joint teams from the Mariga and Zuru…