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…

…the recent gesture by Air Peace, during which its staff and passengers accorded Nigerian military personnel a spontaneous standing ovation while boarding a flight in Abuja. The gesture followed a directive by the airline's Chairman, Mr Allen Onyema, that military and police personnel be accorded priority boarding and a…

…state.rescues 15 NYSC members, 6 others Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Nigerian military confirmed the rescue of 21 victims, including 15 NYSC corps members, from a forest in Kogi State.The rescued corps members were among those abducted while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State last week.The military al…

…stretches from Grade Level 1 at the bottom to Grade Level 17 at the top.New salary of Nigerian military from private to major generalLegit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian government has announced a significant salary increase for members of the armed forces, a move many have described as long overdue and vital fo…

Nigerian military troops launched a joint offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong LGA, Adamawa State, on August 27, 2026The operation involved the ONSA Tactical Team and newly inducted 226 Battalion troops targeting a known terrorist enclaveThe joint force was also searching for abducted persons, including Lassa s…

…Nigerian forces begin joint military trainingPreviously, Legit.ng reported that US and Nigerian military personnel conducted joint training exercises at Operating Location Bauchi in northern Nigeria, with sessions covering a wide range of skills from emergency medical care to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The progra…

…in Maiduguri, Borno State, between 12:20am and 2:30am on Friday, July 10, 2026.The Nigerian military confirmed all infiltration attempts were successfully repelled across multiple axes in the north-east state.Three civilians died from stray bullets during the crossfire with the terrorists, including a three-week-old br…

…timeline, none of which reflected the kind of official communications expected from the Nigerian military's public-facing handle.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Examples of things published in the account are:The account, which serves as a key channel through which the D…

The Nigerian military has launched air strikes on the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing a key VIP escort commander, Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight other fighters. This is contained in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed t…

…my leadership style. Tell us about your journey through military training? I joined the Nigerian Military School at a very young age, around 12 years old. That experience defined my life. From there, I progressed into a professional military career. The discipline, order and values I learnt have remained with me throug…

…State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Damasak, Borno State, citing exhaustion and sustained military bombardment of their camps. The suspects surrendered at about 4:50 p.m. on July 28 to troops of Headquarters 5 Brigade in Damasak during ongoing counter-insur…

…colonel for resisting abduction attempt, shoot wife and two others in Nasarawa A serving Nigerian military intelligence officer Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been shot d3ad after reportedly resisting armed men who attempted to abduct him at his residence in the Badna, New Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.…

…key supply routes secure.Military airstrikes kill terrorist commanders Recall that the Nigerian military reportedly recorded massive success after killing scores of terrorist commanders in the Lake Chad region.Makama disclosed this in his report on Wednesday, June 3, adding that it was a major breakthrough in the count…

…heap” – Alberto Fujimori, Peruvian President, 1998, VBQ p 37 Exactly a year before the Nigerian military, under General Abubakar Abdulsalami, handed the nation to a retired General Obasanjo, never known to believe in democracy, Fujimori, who had become President of Peru through a free and fair election, had embarked on…

…when it is obvious that the UN won’t heed it. His request, which is not an attack on the Nigerian military, is germane. While the ugly saga lasted, he never stopped hailing the armed forces and local vigilantes for their sacrifices. And he has publicly thanked Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief for the successful rescue.…

I am using this medium to commend the Nigerian military for their courageous rescue operation in Oriire Local Government, which led to the safe recovery of the kidnapped victims. The military deserves recognition for their bravery, discipline and commitment to the national service. They put their lives on the line to e…

…Bilal Al-Manuki, in the Lake Chad area on 16th May 2026. The Federal Government and the Nigerian military had falsely claimed to have killed Al-Manuki in 2024. Following the US action, the Presidency was forced to admit that the "Al-Manuki" they allegedly killed was a "mistaken identity", and the American kill was the…

…daily. There have been reports of former terrorists who fled after being trained by the Nigerian military, and reports of former terrorists attacking and killing their employers. At this point in our growth, anyone who has knowingly killed any person should be killed." How does government verify such repentance?-Amanan…