…Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran “hard,” as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. “We’re going to hit them very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow,” Trump said at the White House on…

…₦34 trillion in 2025, 60 per cent of which was rightly done by the government related to military hardware procurements, which attracted duty exemptions because of Nigeria’s prevailing security challenges. “Other government-backed waivers included importation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), electric and hybrid vehicle…

Military hand over rescued teachers and pupils to Oyo State Government The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe, this afternoon led the rescued teachers and pupils to the Oyo State Secretariat and officially handed them over to Governor Seyi Makinde. T…

…on foreign policy and national defense. He consistently advocated for robust American military presence abroad, maintaining strong stances on interventions in the Middle East and championing recent legislative efforts to fund Ukrainian defense forces.Though Graham famously clashed with Trump during the 2016 Republican…

…after "hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions," the military command said in an update on Sunday night. Among the targets bombarded by strikes were Iranian military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats, the statement added. CENTCOM f…

…the group behind the abduction. Born on August 25, 1997, Lt. Isaac was buried with full military honours at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola, Adamawa State, on July 10. According to Daily Trust’s Monday report, during a visit to the family’s residence in Bachure Quarters, Yola, his father, retired Master Warr…

…Command denied that, saying that the waterway was still open to all vessels and the US military was prepared to ensure freedom of navigation. The Joint Maritime Information Centre, a global monitoring body, reported Sunday it was still possible to transit the strait’s southern route. Trump equally insisted that the str…

…with their families today (Monday) following their anticipated formal handover by the military to the Oyo State Government after 48 hours of medical observation. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity, have been receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support at the H…

…remaining victims were rescued on July 10 during a coordinated operation involving the military and the Department of State Services, DSS. According to security sources, after weeks of sustained intelligence gathering and military pressure, operatives of the DSS tracked down and arrested several wives and children of t…

…Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12 July, 2026 said troops recovered a camcorder containing intelligence materials linking th…

…behind the abduction. Born on August 25, 1997, Lt. Isaac was laid to rest, with full military honours, at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola, Adamawa State capital, on July 10, 2026. Isaac was not the only one who d!ed in the rescue operation that eventually yielded results two days ago. by Linda Ikeji at 12/07…

The military has confirmed that preliminary forensic findings from a foiled ISWAP attacked on Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State revealed the active involvement of foreign fighters, including a medical doctor, supporting the terrorist group as it grapples with a cholera outbreak. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai…

…described by security authorities as intelligence-led and jointly executed by the military, the Department of State Services and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence that coordinated security efforts can deliver results when backed by political will and effective intelligence. But even as Nigerians celebrated…

…Arab serving as a medical doctor for the terrorist group in Borno State. The Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the operational success was recorded on Saturday following a failed infiltra…

…suspected terrorists during the operation. Makama said the operation was part of ongoing military efforts to restrict the movement of suspected terrorist groups across Zamfara State. Troops neutralise two terrorists in Zamfara, recover motorcycles

GistReel The Nigerian military has confirmed that Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac lost his life during the operation that successfully rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer paid the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the c…

…the family told investigators that they escaped from the enclave due to sustained military pressure on the terrorists' positions and worsening humanitarian conditions within the camp. "The family disclosed that continuous offensive operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and other basic necessities,…

…General Christopher Musa (rtd), the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, the military, the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the leaders of all security agencies for their smooth teamwork, which led to the safe release of all the students and their teachers. “Since the day the s…

The US military said Saturday it hit at least 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels,” th…

…did not come on a platter. It is a product of a long-drawn political struggle against military rule. Ironically, those in power in Nigeria today, who do not want the opposition to breathe, pride themselves as key players in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria. The same people who claim to be champi…

…one former Boko Haram commander said the group turned to AI after an assault on a military base failed because of a defensive trench. The commander explained that they asked AI tools how to modify motorcycles to jump over such obstacles, providing details about the type of motorcycles they used and the distance they ne…

…on his Truth Social platform, saying any attempt on his life would trigger overwhelming military retaliation.The U.S. president said thousands of missiles were ready to strike Iran and warned that the American military had standing orders to "completely decimate" the country if Tehran acted on any assassination threats…

…Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has provided food items and other essential supplies to military personnel stationed at the newly established military base in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to improve their welfare and appreciate their commitment to securing the area. The mili…

…of the Oriire school pupils and teachers just as he promised to honour the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the process. Read Also: Photos: Makinde meets rescued Oriire victims at military hospital Governor Makinde, who took to X (Twitter) handle, said his administration would provide the necess…

…that President Tinubu has fulfilled his constitutional obligations by ordering the military to tackle insecurity, adding that the President cannot be expected to physically fight on the frontlines. "I need to make this one clear: I don't support those who are accusing the president of not doing enough. When the command…