…demanding an increase in their pensions following salary adjustments for serving military personnel. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, had promised that the retirees would receive an increase in October. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent on Monday, the Coordinator of the Veterans Association of N…

…Jafaru Mohammed Ali, who represents Agwara/Borgu Federal Constituency, killing four military personnel and injuring four DSS operatives. According to BBB, the group intended to kidnap the lawmaker and use him to negotiate the release of Muhammad, Abbas and other detained members. He added that the terrorists also plann…

…of Representatives member, Jafaru Mohammed Ali, representing Agwara/Borgu; killed four military personnel and injured four DSS personnel. “The reason for the attack was to kidnap him and negotiate for the release of the leaders, among whom are the first and second defendants. “Their plan was to kidnap him, humiliate hi…

…Air Force, despite being the next of kin. He also raised concerns about the welfare of military personnel, including delayed salary payments and the financial difficulties his sister allegedly experienced while serving. Brother alleges aircraft developed a fault before the crash Speaking in the video, the victim’s brot…

…arms dealer identified as 30-year-old Nigerien national, Shehu Ali Kachalla narrated how military personnel provided armed escorts and protection for his illicit weapon deliveries to bandit groups operating in northern Nigeria. Kachalla was arrested by the Zamfara State Police Command in a joint operation with the Fede…

…were brought to Ghana by Augustine and allegedly used downloaded photographs of foreign military personnel to deceive unsuspecting victims online. They reportedly posed as military personnel stationed at the war front in Yemen and engaged their targets in conversations under that pretense before collecting money from t…

…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…

…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. According to the sources, the arrest followed sustained intelligence-led efforts involving the Commander of Sec…

…Ondo State. “The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos with military personnel and some members of families on board. “On behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Defence Headquarters wishes to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all persons involved, the Chief of the A…

…summit during the period of national mourning as a mark of respect for the deceased military personnel who died in active service. “The Senate also extended its heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly th…

…in a swampy creek area, making it difficult for people to reach the sitePolice and military personnel arrived at the scene, though the number of casualties had not been confirmed at the time of reportingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Igbokoda, Ondo state - The Ondo state police com…

…provide maximum cooperation with the investigation, enforce stricter discipline among US military personnel, and take thorough measures to prevent the recurrence of similar crimes,” Takaichi said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Public broadcaster NHK and other Japanese media outlets, citing investi…

…Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, who was killed by a stray bullet from military personnel during a land dispute, speaks with AYOOLA OLASUPO about the death of his younger brother, how it has left a painful void in the family, and their call for justice How did you receive the news that your younger br…

…the exercise would involve the firing of live ammunition, as well as the movement of military personnel and equipment within the training area. He advised residents, farmers and communities within the general area to stay away from the designated training ground throughout the exercise. He urged members of the public,…

…the time. Since returning to office early last year, Trump has overseen a purge of top military personnel, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Charles “CQ” Brown, whom he fired without explanation in February 2025. Other senior officers pushed out include the heads of the US Army, Navy and Coas…

…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…

…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…

…shipping and protect global energy routes. Iranian state media reported casualties among military personnel and civilians on the island following the strike. In response, the IRGC condemned the US strike as a "strategic and deadly mistake" and launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks directed at US military insta…

…indefinitely over disputes. In recent years the sides have disagreed over whether military personnel and dual nationals should be eligible to run, as well as whether the presidential and legislative ballots should be held simultaneously or separately. In August 2025, the UN proposed a roadmap for general elections and…

…Officer, Tsafe, alongside operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and military personnel under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), swiftly mobilised to the scene. He said the security forces engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel, forcing the criminals to abandon their mission and retreat towards the mountai…

…posted on X that the attack was likely a "coup d'état" and a "settling of scores between military personnel." Conflict researcher Hasret Kargin was more cautious, saying "there is currently no information on whether the attack was carried out by jihadists or was an attempted coup," and adding that "rebel groups could a…

…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 programme falls…

…been recovered. It added that security has been reinforced in the area by police and military personnel and normalcy has been restored. The command said at about 12:20pm on the same day, it received a distress call reporting an attack on ESSN personnel, Martins Enahoro, by suspected members of the Aro Berger confratern…

…with two kids and he wants a woman who is either a nurse, a lawyer, or a high ranking military personnel. He wrote: "I am a 50 years old career civil servant and proud father of a boy and a girl in search of a matured lady for a serious relationship prefer a nurse, lawyer and a female military person from the rank of m…

…with military veterans from the North-East zone. The assurance came a day after retired military personnel protested at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja despite heavy security deployment over the failure of the authorities to implement consequential pension adjustments arising from salary increases approved for serving…