…attack along the Tsafe-Yankuzo road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Military sources said the troops were deployed at about 11:15 am on June 21 after receiving intelligence that terrorists had intercepted a vehicle travelling from Tsafe Market to Yankuzo. Reports shared with Zagazola Makama, who disclo…

…United States on NATO and the Iran war. The leaders had clashed over the use of British military bases in Cyprus to conduct strikes in Iran, with the US leader voicing disappointment that Britain took too long to approve the US request to use RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to bomb Iranian targets. “He said we can’t use the isl…

…help NATO countries as payback for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran. “We spent all of this money. And then when we want to maybe have help on small stuff… They say no we would rather not help,” Trump said during a press conference in the Oval Office. “Stupid thing to say, b…

…In it, a teenage boy claims that he and about 30 other teenagers have been undergoing military-style weapons training inside a thick forest along the Adamawa-Borno axis. To test the credibility of his account, he was reportedly handed a rifle and asked to dismantle and reassemble it. He did so with a level of confidenc…

…including the temporary closure of some schools. Sources disclosed that sustained military offensives against terrorist groups across the country have forced many insurgents to abandon their traditional strongholds and resort to attacking vulnerable civilian targets, including remote communities such as those in Oriire…

…year, which, fortunately, was successfully repelled by the Nigerien armed forces, the military does not rule out that Paris, as before, is behind this attack. In the past, Nigerien authorities, attempting to draw the attention of the international community to this problem, have repeatedly accused France, claiming that…

…and verity. (See the rest on www.tribuneonlineng.com) • Dr Ocheja, an expert in military history and public policy, is an alumnus of the Nigerian Defence Academy

…biggest disruption of global energy supplies in history. Iran's Fars news agency cited a military source as saying yesterday that no new permits were being issued for ships to cross the strait until further notice.

…Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, to enhance its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations against insurgents nationwide. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Sunday by the Service's spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, this followed the successful completi…

…in Lebanon following the deaths of four of its soldiers in combat there. Israel’s military chief visited troops in south Lebanon on Sunday, where he said Hezbollah was in a “very difficult position”. “Hezbollah has suffered a severe and significant blow, and we are committed to remaining prepared to continue operating…

…22, 2026, all restrictions will be lifted in the Confrontation Line area,” the Israeli military said, adding that the border communities “will move to a full activity level, with no restrictions, instead of a partial activity level”. AFP

It stated that, while reaffirming the strategic importance of integrated military operations, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has consistently maintained that "decisive air power delivers its greatest effect when seamlessly integrated with surface operations." It added that, in line w…

…recovered from the suspect at the time of his arrest. The security expert added that military authorities disclosed that the suspect would be handed over to the Military Intelligence Brigade, MIB, of Sector 2 for further investigation and necessary action. “The arrest is part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations b…

He also called for a gradual transfer of internal security responsibilities from the military to the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps within the next two years, alongside greater investment in intelligence gathering, forensic capabilities and community policing. Other recommendation…

…India, Algeria, Vietnam and Indonesia under foreign rule. Through a combination of military resistance, strategic diplomacy, geographical advantages and rapid modernisation, some countries managed to preserve their sovereignty and chart their own paths. Here are six countries that were never formally colonised. 1. Ethi…

The claim raises concerns that the bandits were regrouping despite ongoing military offensives in the region

…by Nigerians here in Nigeria through technical crews trained here in Nigeria. The former military safety instructor added that the need for technical schools from the primary to tertiary levels of education can never be overemphasised, stressing that "now is the time for our youths to show what they can do and not the…

…Forces Course 13/2026, further enhancing its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations across the country. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information while making this known on Sunday, said the graduation ceremony, held at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Ba…

…its personnel following an accidental shooting that left a fellow soldier injured at a military position in Borno State. In a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, he cited military sources who disclosed that the incident involved a soldier serving with the Army’s 25 Brigade and occurred at about 6:00 a…

…civilians and terrorist elements operating within the region. He pointed out that military authorities said the three suspects were currently in custody of the troops for further investigation and necessary action. “The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt support networks and dismantle collaboration chan…

…Illa Manawa and Dodo, reportedly his younger brother. The group is said to be undergoing military-style drills and weapons handling using newly acquired arms. Preliminary assessments suggest the weapons may form part of a recent supply delivered to the group, raising concerns over an increase in firepower among armed g…

…the affected states to address the underlying causes of insecurity, since hard power of military might alone cannot put an end to insecurity posed by insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery. The North-Central zone has become what could be described as the hotbed of killings, abductions for ransom, banditry,…

Three soldiers have been hospitalised after a road accident involving a military vehicle and a truck along the Abuja-Koton Karfe highway. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Saturday. According to the report, the accident occurred on June 17 along the Jamata-Koton Kar…

…What happened was that even officials of the SDP that won the election supported the military to cancel an election that was applauded worldwide. Some of them including the leadership of the party that are today described as pro-June 12 activists became ministers in the new military government that came on board. The s…

The report said the bandits operated around the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis before the military offensive.