Tag: Military
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Military Offensives Forces 17 Terrorist Relatives to Surrender In Borno
By Opeyemi Adelakun Sustained military operations against insurgents in the North-East have forced 17 family members linked to Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) to surrender to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in separate incidents across Borno State. The Nigerian Army said 16 of the surrendered individuals turned themselves in to troops in Konduga Local…
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FG To Train Military Doctors, Nurses As Armed Forces Medical College Takes Off
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a specialised medical institution dedicated to training doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for the Nigerian Armed Forces, with the pioneer set of military medical cadets expected to begin studies during the 2026 academic session. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, announced the initiative…
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Iran Says Military Operations Against Israel Suspended, Warns of Stronger Response
By Paul Joseph Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Military Command has announced the suspension of its military operations against Israel, describing its recent actions as a “painful response” to what it called Israeli aggression in the region. In a statement issued on Monday, the command said the operations were conducted in support of the people of…
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Military Reveals Fresh Details of Slain ISIS Commander’s Activities in Nigeria
By Paul Joseph The Defence Headquarters has released new details on the activities of slain ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, describing him as a long-standing and influential figure within the global terrorist network for over a decade. According to the military, al-Minuki was killed during a joint counterterrorism operation conducted by Nigerian forces in collaboration with…
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Nigeria, Türkiye Seal Deal on Military Training Facility
By Paul Joseph Nigeria has reached a landmark defence agreement with Türkiye to establish a major military training facility aimed at strengthening the country’s security capabilities and operational readiness. The deal was finalised during bilateral talks between Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and his Turkish counterpart, Yaşar Güler, on the sidelines of the Antalya…
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Boko Haram Attack Military Base in Borno, Army General, Soldiers Feared Killed
By Paul Joseph A military base in Borno State has come under heavy attack by insurgents linked to Boko Haram, with reports indicating that a senior army officer and several soldiers may have been killed. According to Sahara Reporters, the assault took place on Wednesday night at a Joint Task Force location in Benisheikh, Kaga…