…come and tell us why they went to war.” He argued that nation-building, rather than military victory, should have been the ultimate objective. “You want to build a nation. You’re not going to rig an election. You’re not going to wipe out people’s race. It doesn’t make sense. “And after wiping out people’s race, what’s…

…on the progress of the search-and-rescue operation,” she said. “My brother was not military personnel, though my mother is, and he was simply returning home when the incident happened,” Perfection added. Another family mourning a future abruptly cut short is that of Ukeme David, a young graduate who recently completed…

…conflict could spread to neighboring NATO countries. “We do not believe that there is a military solution to this conflict,” he added. Trump has blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging fuel prices, although the US-Israeli war with Iran has been the principal disruptor of global energy supplies. Follo…

…The Nigerian Air Force also immediately commenced an investigation into the crash. Military plane crash: IGP DISU visits Chief of Air Staff over death of 25 personnel

…12 people. There has yet to be any official reaction to the Bala-Tela attack. The military would not normally comment on such incidents, while the police would consider the attack outside their purview. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill one, burn church, car in Adamawa

…the ransom was delivered and that he received ₦50,000 for his role in the operation. The military spokesman said investigations were ongoing to apprehend the alleged principal suspect, identified as Yusuf Iliya Sani, and other collaborators. In a related development, troops of Sector 2, working alongside personnel of t…

…that intelligence-led operations, technological awareness and cooperation with other military services and security agencies were essential to achieving sustainable security. Earlier, the Chief of Training (Army), Major General Valentine Okoro, said the training programme was tailored to meet contemporary operational d…

…who can seek citizenship without paying a fee.A foreigner who has served in the French military can obtain a residence card, provided their stay in France is regular. Beyond residency, they may also be eligible to acquire French nationality through a proposal from the Minister of Defence.

…Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, revealing plans for the first US military execution in more than 65 years. The Army announced this week that the execution would take place at Fort Hood on Dec. 3 after Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others in a shooting at the military base…

…Government has called on youths between the ages of 18 and 26 to apply for the ongoing military recruitment exercise, urging eligible residents to help the state meet its recruitment quota. The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this call during a meeting with the 57 local government…

…elements operating in the North-East. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, military sources said that the suspect was arrested after troops uncovered an alleged attempt by him to bribe military personnel to secure the release of suspects arrested with suspected terrorist logistics in Kanamma, Yobe State. Acc…

…the incident as painful, adding that the services and sacrifices of members of the military were deeply appreciated by Nigerians. Responding, Oluyede expressed appreciation for the visit and commended the leadership of the Safe Schools Initiative for its sustained commitment to protecting education. The CDS assured Ili…

…activities for three days in honour of soldiers and crew members who died in the recent military aircraft crash in Ondo State. The party announced the suspension in a statement issued on Wednesday by the State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku. According to the PDP, the decision was taken as a mark of respect for th…

…October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he visited a military medical facility in Jos to see his relatives who were receiving treatment for injuries they sustained in an attack in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. According to the organisation, Zongo, who is a reporter with TruthNi…

…paid up to N6 million. DAILY POST recalls that security agencies, including the military, Department of State Services, DSS, police and other security formations rescued the corps members and another hostage in Imo State on Wednesday. “I paid as much as N3 million as ransom while I was hoping that nothing happened to m…

…made the appeal on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to Ajose at the Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, focused on security concerns affecting Borno State and the wider North-East, with the recovery of the abductees among the senator’s major concerns. More…

…his commission, rising from air intelligence operator to sergeantBefore joining the military, Adeshina worked as a physics teacher and vice-principal at an Islamic college in Lagos, where he was deeply belovedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over…

…them five Saudi citizens and residents of Egyptian and Pakistani nationalities.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group targeted King Khalid Airport with "a number of unmanned aerial vehicles, which caused a disruption to airport traffic." Flight tracking service FlightRadar24 recorded temporary and repe…

…investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Large sections of the military aircraft that crashed in the Ondo River have been recovered as recovery efforts continue at the crash site Speaking while reflecting on the crash and the ongoing recovery efforts, Odidiomo said the community had been deeply distu…

…initiative for Nigerian women, with the programme extending to eligible policewomen and military women. The Dangote Group confirmed to The PUNCH that eligible female personnel in the police and military are among the beneficiaries covered by the initiative, which targets up to two million Nigerian women through the ong…

…for a broader investigation into the operations, maintenance and condition of Nigeria’s military aircraft following the October 5, 2026 crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State. Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services, made the call during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, sayi…

…“We may not forget, but certainly, we have to forgive,” Azinge said, adding that former military Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, had apologised while out of office.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “We need a sitting president to apologise to Asaba people; that will bring closure,” the trad…

…around the fringes of the Lake Chad region and Niger Republic. “The suspect remains in military custody for further interrogation and necessary action, while security agencies are expected to investigate his activities, movements and possible links with terrorist networks operating around the Lake Chad basin,” he said.…

…quietly caring."Brother Isaac was always calm and ever smiling. Smiles too cute for a military man, he always checks up on everyone," Ibrahim said.NAF crash killed all 25 on boardThe NAF aircraft, bearing tail number NGR 931, went down in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State while flying from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos…

…among the 25 on boardPresident Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning as military authorities opened a full investigation into the cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States Mission in Nigeria has offered its condolences to all those affected b…