…out completely.” Another community leader, Danlami Pam, also appealed for sustained military operations across vulnerable communities. “Our people have suffered enough. We are pleading with security agencies to pursue those responsible wherever they are hiding. Once security is guaranteed, our people are ready to retur…

…host galas but has since repeatedly pointed to the concurrent addition of an underground military bunker and other security features. East Wing Under the district judge’s initial order, work was to be allowed to continue only on a limited set of structures, including those that were underground. “This holding has nothi…

…Jose Manuel Restrepo cheered, embraced and performed their campaign’s characteristic military salute after taking their respective oaths. After four years of diplomatic spats with the United States, President Donald Trump now has a keen ally in Bogota. The 48-year-old president, who holds dual US and Colombian citizens…

…against a NATO member, the use of armed groups to seize territory, or a limited military incursion along the alliance's eastern flank. The assessment suggests Russia could test NATO at some point between autumn 2026 and 2029. Analysts believe a limited operation could target one of the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia or…

…programme equipped participants with advanced tactical skills required for modern military operations. According to Okoro, although the training was initially conducted with the support of foreign partners, indigenous instructors have since taken full ownership of the programme while continuously improving its quality…

…the Presidential Air Fleet had been released, only a fraction of funds appropriated for military equipment had been made available. “The question is not whether the Presidential Air Fleet should be maintained. The question is why the comfort and mobility of public officials should receive more predictable funding than…

…to a growing use of multiple autonomous systems working together, potentially allowing military forces to conduct operations while reducing the exposure of human soldiers.The "marsupial" concept had previously been explored by the United States military over several decades, but largely remained at the demonstration st…

…between 1979 and 1983, was appointed Minister of Youth and Sports in 1995 during the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha and was in charge when Nigeria achieved its historic success at the 1996 Olympic Games. The Dream Team defeated Argentina 3-2 in the final of the men’s football event on August 3,…

…at all levels to invest more resources in education rather than focusing solely on military responses to insecurity. Kukah said many of the security challenges facing Nigeria today stem from years of neglect of education, stressing that ignorance has become a major driver of violence and instability. Thus, he also call…

…in a viral video circulating online, Trump said he preferred a diplomatic agreement over military action but maintained that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump says he prefers a deal over military action Trump said he would rather resolve the dispute through negotiations than resort to force.…

…Government’s commitment to strengthening national security and improving the welfare of military personnel. According to him, the improved remuneration, particularly the significant increase for junior personnel, would boost morale, enhance operational effectiveness, improve retention and attract qualified recruits int…

…be lifted as part of any broader agreement. The strait remains closed as a result of the military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel, Baqaei maintained in his remarks. by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 2:36 PM | Share this Story

…interceptors had affected Trump’s strategy in the conflict with Iran, with the US military having “nearly exhausted 80%” of its stock of THAAD interceptors. The Post also said that the shortages led Trump to call off fresh strikes against Iran, despite having threatened to hit the Islamic republic “very hard”. White Ho…

…in the North-East. The suspect was arrested without incident and is currently in military custody, where he is undergoing preliminary interrogation and further investigation to determine the extent of his alleged involvement with terrorist networks. Security sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing intelligence-dr…

…ahead of the 2027 presidential election, drawing a comparison with the late former military Head of State, Sani Abacha.Melaye said that despite Abacha receiving the endorsement of five political parties during his bid to transition from military rule to a civilian presidency, his ambition did not materialise because of…

…the Lake Chad region. The wanted ISAWP leaders. [Credit: Nigerian Army]According to the military, their identities were obtained after a forensic exploitation of the recovered devices, including high-value intelligence materials and a camcorder. Read more: https://punchng.com/army-places-bounty-on-wanted-iswap-leaders/…

…West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. According to the statement, the group was intercepted at about 9:05 a.m. on August 3…

…from Kosovo, from Indonesia” and other countries, Elovits said, referring to Israel’s military. However, Israel has no concrete possibility of tearing up the US-sponsored plan, given the country’s isolation in the international arena, Elovits added. “Netanyahu has no other option besides listening to his only friend le…

…terrorist camp following an attack by rival ISWAP fighters and were handed over to military authorities for further profiling. “Troops also arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators in Geidam, Yobe State, who allegedly supplied hard drugs to terrorists. “Items recovered included substances suspected to be cannabis…

…of content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis. Military sources told SaharaReporters on Tuesday evening, August 4, that the arrests followed intelligence indicating that the soldiers participated in an illegal deployment at the celebrity wedding held in Lekki, Lagos State, over…

…The suspects comprise 14 natives and five Fulani residents, the sources said. Military authorities said the arrested persons are currently undergoing profiling to determine any possible links to the ambush and other criminal activities in the area. The raid forms part of ongoing clearance and cordon-and-search operatio…

…selloff came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a planned military strike against Iran had been suspended in favour of continued diplomatic talks over Tehran's nuclear programme. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Trump said negotiations were still active afte…

…over three years. Germany trimmed its development budget by 10 per cent in 2026 to fund military aid to Ukraine and energy transition at home. The Netherlands and Sweden have also signalled lower aid ceilings tied to 0.3-0.4 per cent of GNI. The UK’s decision to drop from 0.7 per cent to 0.3 per cent of GNI is the deep…

…salary adjustment, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, will benefit about 250,000 military personnel across the Army, Navy and Air Force. According to him, the new salary structure provides an 80 per cent increase for junior ranks, from Private to Staff Sergeant, a 50 per cent increase for middle-level personnel…

…between 30 and 80 per cent for about 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces, raising the military’s annual wage bill from N660bn to N924bn in what is the biggest upward review of military salaries under his administration. The new pay structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, grants the highest increases to…