The General Court Martial hearing the alleged coup plot case involving some military officers accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has postponed its ruling for the fourth time. The ruling, initially scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, has now been moved to Monday, Oct…

…3, 1976, Ikeja became not just a mere location but the capital of Lagos as the then military government created Lagos State from the former Western State.After the creation of Lagos State, Ikeja was made the administrative capital of Lagos, and this transformed the area forever.Ikeja: Meaning of the name and early inha…

…Viper helicopters is part of a broader US-Nigeria defence partnership that has included military equipment, training and programmes aimed at improving Nigeria’s capacity to counter terrorism and other security threats. Recall that the United States has described Nigeria as an important security partner in Africa, with…

…the armed group with superior firepower,” the statement partly read. It added that the military’s intervention forced the bandits to abandon the victims and flee into nearby farmlands.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “All 41 victims were successfully rescued unharmed,” the statement added. The rescu…

…while cracking down on drug trafficking in the region with a controversial and lethal military campaign. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Cuban American who has long been a vocal critic of leftist governments in Latin America, has played a key role in leading the Trump administration’s push. AFP The post US revokes…

…and facilitate construction activities in the area. Among those affected, he said, were military and immigration facilities, shops around the rice market, banks, Shafa filling station and other filling stations located within the road’s right-of-way. The director added that the state government also released N800 milli…

…the Baltic states with the rest of NATO, amid growing concerns about potential Russian military and hybrid threats. The Suwalki Gap is a roughly 60-mile stretch along the Polish-Lithuanian border situated between Belarus, a close Russian ally, and Russia's heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave.Western defence planner…

…conducted on Saturday, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a foreign military uniform and other items, according to the task force. 9. Bandits have abducted nine residents, shot another and rustled over 200 livestock during an attack on the Illelar Dawagari community in Kagara Ward, Goronyo Local Go…

…other critical approaches to prevent the infiltration and movement of armed elements. Military authorities, who confirmed awareness of the intelligence, said they were monitoring the situation, adding that troops had been placed on alert for possible interdiction deployments. The post Police, military alert over planne…

…because of effective intelligence gathering and among security agencies, paramilitary organisations and local communities. It urged governors of neighbouring states to study and adopt some of the strategies being deployed by Ododo in tackling insecurity. The group recalled that kidnapping had previously become a major…

…centres, to security agencies. He said security agencies, including the police, DSS and military, had intelligence-gathering responsibilities and would be expected to take appropriate measures after receiving such alerts. “Now that election is by the corner, there’s need for everybody to be more of that alertness. The…

…2026. They spent about three months in captivity before their release in June following military operations, according to the Army. Some former captives said they saw ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bags being transported into the terrorists’ enclave shortly before their release. Halima Abbba said: “I can’t say what we saw is money, b…

…water, food, and medicine. “If Americans are warriors, let them face our valiant military forces,” Pezeshkian wrote on X. “Why wage war on civilian infrastructure, food supplies, and livelihoods?” US designates Russian bank for helping Iran evade sanctions

…following information obtained from a previously arrested terrorist and remained in military custody. “Also in Adamawa, troops arrested six suspected kidnappers at Soktu Hill, Song Local Government Area, during a raid conducted with hunters. “The suspects reportedly confessed to kidnapping more than seven victims, coll…

Gunmen attack military base in Oyo, burn patrol vehicle Unknown gunmen have attacked an Army outpost along the Igbeti-Igboho road in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, setting fire to a block within the base and a patrol vehicle. According to a security update from the Oorelope Local Government Command. the a…

…and their daily passengers are absolutely heroic." Johnson also called for increased military and financial support for Ukraine."When are we going to give them the air defences they need? Why won't we unfreeze Putin's cash and give it to Ukraine? There is more than €140 billion in a Belgian bank account - and about £10…

…hit a new peak after the parties renewed the conflict a few weeks ago. 2. A suspected military bomb dropped by a Nigerian Air Force jet killed seven members of a local vigilante group and injured eight others in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The blast struck a camp occupied by th…

A suspected military bomb dropped from a Nigerian Air Force jet hit a vigilante camp in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro LGA, Niger State on ThursdaySeven members of the vigilante group, known as DSS Hunters, died in the blast while eight others suffered serious injuriesThe vigilante commander said the aircraft struck t…

…vest and a power bank from the suspects. The suspects were subsequently handed over to military authorities over their alleged connection with a recent attack in Niger State. In Nasarawa State, police operatives engaged suspected armed robbers who allegedly attacked a motorcyclist in Keana Local Government Area. Two su…

…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…