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Tinubu Approves Upward Review Of Soldiers’ Salaries, Says Your Sacrifices Not Be In Vain

Global UpfrontMar 7, 2026March 7, 20260

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday held an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) at the Presidential Villa,

Insecurity: Many Terrorists Killed, 283 Arrested, 251 Kidnapped Victims Rescued In February – Military

Global UpfrontFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Friday said its troops have arrested 283 terrorists in February this year across all its theatres of operations

100 U.S. Troops Now In Nigeria – DHQ

Global UpfrontFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States (U.S.) troops and associated equipment in Nigeria as part of ongoing

Military Admits U.S. Troops Presence in Nigeria On Non-combat Duties

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2026February 6, 20260

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday confirmed the presence of United States (U.S.) troops in Nigeria but dismissed suggestions of combat deployment. Director

Military Arrests 452 Terrorists, Rescue 284 Kidnap Victims In January

Global UpfrontJan 30, 2026January 30, 20260

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) said that they arrested more than 452 terrorists in January, 2026. Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General

Coup Plot: 16 Officers To Face Court Martial – DHQ

Global UpfrontJan 26, 2026January 26, 20260

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday said the 16 officers arrested for alleged coup plot last year will be formally arraigned before a Special Court Martial

Internal Security: Withdraw Military, Reform Police

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2026January 23, 20260

By Punch Editorial Board, Friday January 23, 2026 The concerns expressed by a former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, over the persistent deployment of

ADC Faults Tinubu’s Absence As Nigeria Celebrates Armed Forces Day

Global UpfrontJan 15, 2026January 15, 20260

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday joined Nigerians in marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD), honouring fallen and serving members

Honoured By The Nation: Reflections From The 2026 Armed Forces Gala And Award Nite

Global UpfrontJan 14, 2026January 14, 20260

By Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd) I felt particularly happy and profoundly grateful to be among those honoured at the Gala and Award Nite

Strengthen Police, Curtail Military Roles In Internal Security – Ex-COAS Buratai

Global UpfrontJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has cautioned against what he called “mission creep” as Nigerian soldiers get more deeply