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Nigerian Army Chief Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has taken decisive action to address the security crisis in Benue State by deploying an additional 300 troops to volatile communities. This move is aimed at countering the menace of incessant attacks and killings by gunmen and other criminal groups. The COAS has
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On June 22, a missile strike carried out by Russian forces hit a training ground of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade, where exercises were underway. The attack has resulted in reported casualties, including both fatalities and wounded servicemen. This incident is not an isolated occurrence, as it follows a similar strike
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Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has stated that Russia repatriated at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges, describing it as a result of Moscow's disorganization in carrying out large swaps of wounded POWs and remains of troops. This comes as Ukraine and Russia
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Armed Forces for their restraint, balance, and precision during Operation Sindoor, crediting their inner strength attained through yoga practice. Singh led the celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga by performing yoga with approximately 2,500 soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur,
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The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to deploy additional combat equipment and personnel to the Lake Chad region as part of renewed efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves and bring an end to the menace of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice
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California's challenge of the Trump administration's military deployment in Los Angeles returned to a federal courtroom in San Francisco on Friday, following an appeals court ruling that allowed President Trump to keep control of National Guard troops deployed in response to protests over immigration raids. The
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Tensions have escalated in Los Angeles as a dispute between US immigration enforcement agents and the Los Angeles Dodgers over access to Dodger Stadium's parking lot highlighted the city's anxieties about immigration enforcement. The standoff occurred as authorities stepped up enforcement in the region, with federal
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The Nigerian Armed Forces has dispatched 197 troops to the ECOWAS mission in Gambia, marking the country's continued commitment to international peacekeeping efforts. The troops underwent rigorous training at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Center in Kaduna, Nigeria, preparing them for their mission in
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This year's Armed Forces Day in Doncaster will take place on Saturday, June 28, with a series of events and activities planned to honour the city's armed forces community. The day will begin with a military parade starting from Duke Street at 11am, led by Ros
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A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a lower court's order that required President Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom, instead ruling that Trump lawfully exercised his authority to deploy 4,000 National Guard troops during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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Nigerian Armed Forces have deployed 197 troops to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) in a bid to maintain peace and stability in the West African country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the troops underwent rigorous training at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace
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The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that its soldiers are always mission-ready through continuous training and drills. The Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQGARR) recently concluded its Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2025, where participants demonstrated exceptional skills, discipline, endurance, and mental alertness. The competition, which included
