…US Special Operations Forces, including Navy SEAL Team 6, to train and support Nigeria’s military in the fight against terrorism. The US leader also described the bilateral security partnership as historic. Below is the full text of the letter: Dear Mr President, “Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Your kind words m…

…official guidelines, individuals seeking to join the Army National Guard without prior military service must meet the following basic criteria:From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Age Limit: Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 42.Citizenship & Residency: Candidates must be US citi…

US strikes Iranian island The United States has carried out a military strike on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions after President Donald Trump declared the US was "not finished" with the ongoing conflict.The strike comes as fighting around the strategic waterway derailed a prelim…

…a security operation in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to the military, the operation, which was conducted at about 1:30 p.m. on July 20, 2026, targeted a suspected logistics network believed to be supporting terrorist activities in the North-East. According to the military, the suspects were inte…

…has released updated eligibility guidelines for individuals seeking to enlist in its military ranksThe recruitment opportunity is open to both US citizens and Legal Permanent Residents who hold a valid Green CardThe United States Navy is offering lucrative enlistment bonuses for qualified Sailor candidatesFind it fast…

…US government has updated its official guidance on physical and medical requirements for military enlistment on July 15, 2026Every recruit must pass a medical exam to confirm they are fit enough to serve before they can join any branch of the militaryPhysical fitness test requirements differ across branches, and the US…

The Canadian military has published the monthly salaries of officers above the rank of captain and major, revealing what top-ranking personnel earnA Brigadier-General receives $18,565 (N25,595,008) in the first month after promotion, with pay rising steadily with years of serviceOfficers at the Lieutenant-General level…

…its resolve to sustain counter-terrorism efforts through diplomacy, financial action and military cooperation with partners. Ambassador Gregory D. LoGerfo, Coordinator and Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State, stated this in a statement on the outcome of the ministerial on the resurg…

Abidjan, Ivory Coast Ibrahim Traore, the head of Burkina Faso’s military junta, sought last week to stamp out speculation of a power struggle at the highest levels of government, warning he intended to remain the west African country’s only leader. The prolonged absence of two influential junta figures has fuelled rumo…

…Grazah terrorist enclave located in the Mandara Mountains before making their way to the military position. The girls were identified as Fatima Adamu, 11, and Rahima Adamu, 7. Military sources said the two minors were received by the troops, properly screened and documented in line with established operational procedur…

…routes, insisting that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed while United States military strikes continued. It declared that “not a single drop of oil, gas, or petrochemical products” would pass through the waterway without the authorisation of the Islamic Republic. IranWire notes that the UKMTO separately confirme…

…said Tuesday the United States was far from finished with Iran and warned the next US military target could be an underground nuclear complex known as Pickaxe Mountain. Pickaxe Mountain is a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence suspects Iran is building an undeclared enrichment facility. “W…

…Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has said late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, believed he was invincible. Amachree made the assertion in his new memoir, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, excerpts of which were published by The Nation on Tuesday. He stated that Aba…

…of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has described the regime of late military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha, as one of “extreme authoritarianism and brutal repression.” The retired intelligence officer added that Abacha’s regime was marked by widespread human rights violations and political per…

…of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployment of troops and military hardware to enhance security operations, especially in communities affected by rising cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by…

…Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has claimed that former military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha, died from a cardiac arrest during an intimate encounter with his girlfriend. Amachree made the claims in his newly released memoir, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, excerpts of whi…

…patrol vessel, of its intention to conduct the exercise before opening fire. A French military aircraft also contacted the vessel over radio to seek clarification on its activities.The BBC reported that HMS Tyne was asked to move to a safer distance while the live-fire exercise took place, lasting about 30 minutes. The…

…wildfire relief in March 2025. With all seven BTS members now discharged from mandatory military service, their fortunes are set to grow even further following their highly anticipated group comeback in 2026.7. Lisa / Lalisa Manobal ($40 million)Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK smiles during an event to promote her f…

…on Iranian cities and retaliatory attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on American military assets across the region. Under growing domestic political pressure due to rising gasoline prices, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the latest operations as honoring the deaths of up to three American service members kille…

…linked to the Nigerian Army were advised to report it immediately to the nearest military formation or security agency, and to cross-check all recruitment information using only official Army channels.You can read

The US military identified two soldiers killed in separate Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan this week1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, both served at Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseA third US service member also died in northern Iraq after a controlled detonation of an Iranian attack droneFind…

…Abubakar said. "After making inquiries, we were told they were taken to the Zuma Military Barracks along the Kaduna Road in Suleja before being handed over to personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abuja." He said the family later learnt that 13 of the arrested miners were released on bail…

The 2026 Global Firepower Index ranked Nigeria third among African countries by military strength, behind Egypt and AlgeriaEgypt topped the continent with a Power Index score of 0.3651, while Algeria held second place despite a slight decline in its scoreThe index assessed military capabilities across more than 60 fact…

…difficult security situation and the occupation’s assassination of several political and military leaders,” a source in Hamas said. Representatives of Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, also declared their “full support” to Hayya. AFP The post Hamas says lead negotiator in Israel talks elected as grou…

…said the collaboration involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Defence, the military, the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Department of State Services had helped restore public confidence in the government’s ability to guarantee security. “Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, In…