Security

“We’re Exhausted and Our Fighting Spirit Is Depleted”: Nigerian Soldiers Protest Over Two Years of Continuous Deployment in Northwest Without Rotation

Editorial TeamMarch 27, 202503 mins

Nigerian soldiers deployed in Operation Fansan Yamma, North West, have expressed frustration over the military’s failure to rotate them, citing a lack of funds. The troops, who were initially assigned a six-month deployment, have now spent two years and six months on the frontlines without being allowed to return home, SaharaReporters can report. Despite being…

Security

Maj Gen EF Oyinlola Takes Command of Operation SAFE HAVEN

Editorial TeamJanuary 25, 202502 mins

ABUJA – Maj Gen EF Oyinlola has officially assumed command of the Special Task Force, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), headquartered in Jos, Plateau State. This followed a formal handing and taking over ceremony held on Tuesday, where he succeeded Maj Gen AE Abubakar, who has been redeployed as Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College…

Security

Nigeria Bans LGBTQ in Military

Editorial TeamJanuary 12, 202502 mins

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s military personnel are now expressly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other activities deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. This directive is outlined in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Bola Tinubu on 16 December…

Security

Army Decorates Hajara Egbunu as First Female Infantry Corps Army Warrant Officer

Editorial TeamJanuary 8, 202502 mins

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has achieved a historic milestone by promoting Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu, the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain this prestigious rank. The promotion ceremony, held on Friday, 3rd January 2025, at the Nigerian Army Women Command Conference Room…

Jobs

Ministry of Defence Opens Recruitment for 2025/2026 Housemanship and Internship into Reference Hospitals

Editorial TeamJanuary 4, 2025August 8, 202503 mins

Abuja, Nigeria – The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of applications for limited vacancies for Housemanship/Internship positions at various Nigerian Armed Forces Reference Hospitals. Interested candidates are invited to apply online for the 2025/2026 session in the following fields: Participating Institutions Nigerian Army 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (NARHK) 68 Nigerian Army…

Security

Governor Otu Facelifts Police, Army, Air Force, DSS, FRSC Commands

Editorial TeamDecember 21, 202402 mins

Calabar, Nigeria – In a bid to strengthen security and foster collaboration among law enforcement agencies, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has embarked on the rehabilitation of structures and construction of roads across all security commands within the state. This significant move reflects the administration’s commitment to enhancing security infrastructure to…

Metro

7 Soldiers Allegedly Beat UNICAL Student for Wearing Tinted Hair and Responding with Good English

Editorial TeamDecember 2, 202403 mins

Calabar, Nigeria – Soldiers of the Nigerian Army numbering seven have allegedly beat up a University of Calabar (UNICAL) student for wearing tinted hair. Converseer reports that the soldiers led by one Sgt Maria Okoi also manhandled the 19-year-old female student from the Department of Botany, for responding to questions with good English. The incident…

Nigeria Chief of Army Staff Buried Amid Tears in Abuja

Editorial TeamNovember 16, 202404 mins

Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Friday led the nation in tears in paying final respects to the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who was laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima, top government officials, senior military officers, and members of the…

Security

Chiefs of Army Staff Who Died in Office

Editorial TeamNovember 8, 202401 mins

So far, we’ve dug out a list of Chiefs of Army Staff who died in office in Nigeria and they are three. Below are the details: 1. Major General Joseph Akahan (August 1967) Joseph Akahan, a 30-year-old Army Chief, died in a helicopter crash while returning to Makurdi from his hometown of Gboko. 2. Lieutenant…

List of Shortlisted Candidates for Army SSC Course 48/2025 Recruitment

Editorial TeamOctober 1, 202403 mins

The full list of shortlisted candidates for Army SSC Course 48/2025 recruitment is out. According to a release by the Military Secretary (Army), Maj. Gen. OJ Agbor, the Nigerian Army is pleased to inform the general public that the underlisted successful candidates for Short Service Combatant (SSC) Course 48/2025 Selection Board are to report to…