…and rushed to the farm. On my way, I stopped at the first gate of the barracks and met a military police officer. I reported that my three children had gone to the farm and had not returned home since I left them there around 3 pm. I explained that I was heading to the farm because my motorcycle had no light, while my…

…her as a “proud Nigerian-American” whose journey had taken her from the classroom to military service and now to the pageant crown. The mission said Oluwakotanmi’s accomplishments exemplified qualities of service, leadership and inspiration, which it associated with what it described as “American Excellence.” Her emerg…

…his NBA conference speech caused widespread controversyThe activist had described the military, police, customs, and immigration officers as 'unknown gunmen' during the Port Harcourt eventOtse said his remarks were aimed at bad eggs within security agencies, not personnel risking their lives to protect NigeriansPAY ATT…

…the convoy. However, a combined team of gallant security operatives, comprising the military, police, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), swiftly responded, engaging the attackers in a fierce gunfight. The report states that while the security operatives successfully repelled the attack and prevented f…

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE on Thursday, escalating a six-month war with WashingtonThe strikes came after an Iranian Red Crescent report said a missile hit a wedding in coastal Iran, killing at least 4 people including a childUS Vice President JD Vance said Washing…

…at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference, offering a public apology to military personnel, police officers and other security operatives.In a video shared on his Instagram page on September 4, 2026, VDM admitted that his sweeping generalisation at the NBA event had been unjust to many individuals who g…

…forces continue sustained counter-terrorism operations across the North-East. “The military has continued to target terrorist concentrations, logistics networks and hideouts as part of efforts to degrade the insurgents and deny them freedom of action. “However, security officials have urged communities in areas surroun…

…and one body pouch. “The recovered weapons and ammunition have been taken into military custody for further action. “The operation forms part of sustained efforts by troops of Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt terrorist activities and prevent armed groups from establishing freedom of movement across Yobe State,” he said.…

…amid concerns over the persistence of kidnapping for ransom and questions about recent military operations in which troops rescued victims without engaging their captors in deadly confrontations. He said security forces could force terrorists to abandon their captives by strategically surrounding their locations and cu…

…National Security Adviser (NSA) has warned that recent massive successes recorded by the military against insurgents in different parts of the North may push the insurgents into isolated attacks aimed at creating fear and seeking attention. The ONSA, in a security advisory released in Abuja, warned that Nigerians […] T…

…statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, stressed that Nigeria remained firmly opposed to military coups and all forms of unconstitutional changes of government.According to him, Nigeria is a peace-loving country committed to constitutional order, democracy and stability in West Africa, the Sahel and across Africa. He sa…

…led to confrontations between Palestinians, settlers and Israeli forces. The Israeli military said its troops had entered the village to provide security for an Israeli civilian and police officers who were trying to recover livestock. The military said its forces fired at and struck what it described as “key instigato…

…recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, insisting that Nigeria remains opposed to military takeovers and other unconstitutional changes of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims circulating on social media as “baseless” and “irresponsible,” saying…

…further increases at the pump after Brent crude oil crossed $95 per barrel, driven by military escalations around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil transit routes.The international benchmark surged roughly 5% in a single trading session after the United States struck Iranian targets near the strategi…

…United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which called for an end to military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment.However, BBC Verify has analysed dozens of videos showing the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire. The incidents included attacks on a beachside caf…

…a child, died when shrapnel struck a home during a wedding in Sirik, southern IranThe US military denied targeting civilians, while Kuwait and Bahrain also reported Iranian missile and drone attacks early WednesdayPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed…

…at about $90.49 per barrel on Tuesday, after rising 2.71 per cent following renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran. The development is particularly significant for Nigeria because higher international crude prices could increase the replacement cost of imported petrol and influence the pricing de…

…Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, said Russia’s continued military actions amounted to violations of the UN Charter and Ukraine’s territorial integrity. “It is 1,651 days since Russia began her illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine,” MacIntosh said, adding that it had also been “twelve y…

…courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The GOC was accompanied by senior military officers and other security personnel of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army. The division has jurisdiction over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Akwa Ibom states. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Se…

The Nigerian military broke its silence on the reported withdrawal of about 200 US troops stationed in NigeriaDefence Headquarters spokesperson Major General Samaila Uba addressed journalists at an NCTC security briefing on TuesdayUba said key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including intelligence sharing and mil…

…Defence Media Operations, made this known at the press briefing held on the ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the period covering 20 - 27 August, 2026. According to Onoja, these successes were achieved in the sustained campaign against terrorism, kidnapping, oil theft and other forms of cri…

The US President Donald Trump has threatened further military action against Iran after the two countries exchanged direct attacks for the first time in about a month, raising fears that the conflict could escalate again. The post Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran as fighting resumes appeared first on Tribune Onlin…

…VillageThe terror kingpin Muhammadu Filani fled the scene with gunshot wounds as the military launched a manhunt across the areaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issue…

…Burkina Faso. Sani shared photos of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger's military government, Assimi Goïta, the transitional President and military leader of Mali, and Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso. In the caption, Sani wrote: "The way forward is for them to organise elections,…

…window was to enable universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education, military institutions and other eligible tertiary institutions to finalise their Institutional Laureate Selection Committees and submit approved research entries. Recall that the National Laureate Programme, inaugurated by the Federal…