…systems intercepting the hostile attacks," the army stated. Two days prior, the U.S. military confirmed it had executed a "heavy wave of strikes" on Iran, hours after reports surfaced that the president in a phone call had vowed to "beat the f-----g s--- out of" the country. A Trump ally stated that the president has g…

…gang linked to the ambush that k!lled a soldier and injured another, recovering stolen military weapons and additional firearms during a coordinated operation spanning Rivers, Delta and Imo states. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army, disclos…

President Donald Trump says the United States has suspended plans for a major military strike against Iran after receiving assurances that negotiations toward a broader agreement are close to completion. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US military was fully prepared to launch an attack against th…

…the boys in their various camps throughout the Niger Delta creeks. We recognized that military confrontations alone could not resolve the crisis in the region, including the nation’s economic crisis stemming from the destruction of oil pipelines across the area. The late Chief Clark, therefore, constituted an Elders Ne…

…in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, as well as the United States and Iran’s military actions. The Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Israeli hostilities and demolitions in Lebanon have caused at least 4,329 deaths and 12,233 injuries since March 2. OCHA similarly reported 349 fatalities and 229 inj…

Update: Military escort migrants back to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta enclave A large group of migrants were escorted by police and military personnel on Saturday, August 1, in the Spanish enclave in North Africa towards the El Tarajal border crossing. Security forces were seen accompanying migrants toward designated bor…

…on his political career went beyond helping him attain office, noting that the former military officer had become a symbol of purposeful leadership, discipline and unwavering commitment to public service. “I am privileged and highly honoured to be alive to witness this day and to have the privilege of serving as the ch…

…held as part of activities marking the milestone. Reflecting on eight decades of life, military service and politics, the former governor said time had taught him that the pursuit of power, fame and wealth should never overshadow integrity and one’s relationship with God. “As I look back over these eighty years, I have…

…to honour the elder statesman for his decades of service in the Nigerian Air Force, as Military Administrator, two-term governor of Plateau State and senator. Former Governor Jang, who turned 80, also unveiled his autobiography, Airman to Politics: My Life, during the event.

…It alleged that Russia's National Guard has expanded both its personnel and military capabilities, including the addition of tank units.Commenting on the development, Smart said: "Why do you need tanks unless you're gonna have battle with other tanks? But that's exactly what they're planning for. The potential for muti…

…of terrorist logistics items. In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the military said one of the operations conducted on July 27, troops of 5 Brigade arrested six ISWAP collaborators in Damasak, Borno State. ''Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly generating funds for the terrori…

GistReel A woman identifying herself as a military wife has sparked debate online after declaring that military wives would not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election over concerns about soldiers’ welfare and pay. In a video circulating on social media, the woman argued that although serving militar…

…civic responsibility and citizens exercise it without much restraint or bazaar, whether military is present or police is present, we cannot truly celebrate our elections.” Later in the day, Lukman was on Channels to send the same message to the opposition parties. Said he: “I would say that 2027 will be more of a coron…

…democratic institutions, warning that there is little distinction between a civilian and military dictator when constitutional safeguards are weakened. Dickson made the remarks at the Diplomatic Digest 6th Anniversary Lecture, according to a statement shared on the NDC’s official social media platforms on Friday. The f…

…£25,000 (45.7m) bonus is available after six years of qualified submarine service.Irish military publishes weekly salaryEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Irish military released the current weekly pay rates for both the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve across all ranks.Reserve Defence Forces members serve mostl…

…of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions has significantly reshaped the country's military command structure in a move aimed at strengthening internal security and improving operational effectiveness across Nigeria. The expansion, which led to the creation of the 5 Division, Makurdi; 9 Division, Ilorin; 10 Divis…

…new Nigerian Army divisions as part of a major reorganisation aimed at strengthening military operations across the country. Following the presidential approval, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to lead the newly created form…

…in the June 12, 1993 transition saga,” that he stood as “God’s battle-axe” against military dictatorship, and that he confronted the so-called Third Term Agenda of 2006. A reader who does not share his prophetic self-understanding may raise an eyebrow at the grander claims, and Bakare does not make it easy to separate…

…complemented the Federal Government's broader security strategy, which includes military and law enforcement operations, intelligence gathering, border security, community policing and socio-economic interventions in conflict-affected areas. The NCCSALW boss also acknowledged the Nigeria Police Force for supplying the…

…intercepted five missiles launched by Tehran early Wednesday local time, according to a military spokesperson, hours after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on US military targets in the Arab nation. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 10:38 PM | Share this Story

…spoke in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Gen. Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, who was assassinated on July 29, 1966. The former President also renewed his call for the restoration of History as a subject in Nigerian schools, warning that a natio…

The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had struck a mosque in the Gaza Strip which it said had been used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility. AFP photos from Gaza City on Tuesday showed fire and a huge plume of smoke rising above tents housing displaced Gazans during a strike on the Al-Muttaqin Mosque. Palestinia…

France has been ranked as the country with the strongest military in Europe in the 2026 Global Firepower (GFP) Military Strength Rankings. The annual Global Firepower Index assesses the military capabilities of countries using its Power Index (PwrIndx), which considers more than 60 factors, including manpower, air powe…

…IDF engineering vehicle in the area of Ali al-Taher Ridge within the Security Zone,” the military said in a statement, calling the incident “a blatant violation of the ceasefire”. Israel fought alongside the US in the first weeks of war against Iran, while battling Hezbollah in Lebanon, but it has yet to join the lates…

…plan to expand the Nigerian Army from 8 to 12 divisions and recruit 28,000 additional military personnelPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Abuja, FCT - The Northern Senators Forum has condemned attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that together killed more than 40 people within days of e…