Insecurity: US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria
The United States has deployed drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in tackling rising insecurity, especially threats from extremist groups in the region. According to officials, the deployment includes advanced MQ-9 drones, which are being used strictly for intelligence gathering. The troops are not involved in direct combat operations on the ground. […]
Nigeria govt deploys four armoured personnel carriers to Kebbi
To help tackle insecurity in Kebbi State, the Federal Government has deployed four Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs). These vehicles are expected to strengthen the efforts of security forces battling banditry in the region. The APCs were officially handed over at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. The presentation was led by Lt. Colonel […]
Troops’ welfare our priority — Chief of Army staff says as he announces cash allowance increment to N3000
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for Nigerian soldiers. The allowance will rise from N1,500 to N3,000 per month, starting at the end of March. Lt. Gen. Oluyede made this announcement while addressing officers and soldiers of the 81 Division of […]
You have my backing against evil forces – Tinubu to Nigerian Armed Forces
President Bola Tinubu has promised his full support to the Nigerian Armed Forces as they continue to fight against insurgents. At the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Armed Forces Headquarters complex in Abuja, Tinubu expressed his pride in the military’s readiness to face any challenges. He assured the Armed Forces that they have his backing, […]
Zelensky Confirms Deadly Clashes with North Korean Troops as Putin Opens to Dialogue with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that North Korean soldiers are now on Russian soil and actively fighting against Ukrainian forces. He reported that about 11,000 North Korean troops are stationed in the Russian region of Kursk, where a recent clash took place, leading to fatalities. Although Zelensky did not specify which side suffered losses, […]
Zelenskiy blasts US and allies for ‘zero’ response to Russia’s deployment of North Korean soldiers in war
In a recent interview with South Korea’s KBS television, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed deep frustration over the lack of response from the U.S. and its allies regarding Russia’s deployment of North Korean soldiers to the ongoing war in Ukraine. He described their reaction as “zero” and warned that this inaction could embolden Russian President […]
Governor Makinde Calls for Expanded Air Force Operations in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the Nigerian Air Force to broaden its operations in the state. He made this request during a meeting held on Monday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The governor met with Air Vice Marshal Kolade Ademuwagun, the Air Officer Commanding of the Logistics Command based […]