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A video circulating on social media shows military personnel engaging in a physical altercation on a road in Bayelsa. The incident reportedly occurred on April 10, during President Tinubu's visit to the state. The specific cause of the fight remains undetermined.
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that soldiers lost their lives during a coordinated insurgent attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The statement confirmed the incident occurred early Thursday morning but did not address reports regarding the fate of the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah.
Ben Roberts-Smith, widely recognised as Australia's most decorated living soldier, has been arrested and faces multiple charges concerning alleged unlawful killings of civilians during his service in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
Military forces in Borno State have successfully rescued two young boys who reportedly fled a suspected terrorist camp in the Dusula area. The minors, aged 15 and 10, were discovered in Azir village after being alerted by the local head.
The Defence Headquarters reports that military operations in the first quarter of 2026 led to the destruction of 101 illegal oil refining sites and the arrest of 219 suspects. Troops also recovered over 547,920 litres of illicit petroleum products.
Troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai successfully rescued more than 150 civilians and thwarted a mass kidnapping attempt by Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has underscored the legitimacy of military efforts against Iran and militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, insisting that their influence has been significantly diminished. His remarks came during an official visit to the IDF Northern Command.
As the conflict in the Middle East hits its first month, Iran has accused the United States of covertly plotting a ground invasion following the deployment of a US Navy ship and 3,500 Marines in the region.
A drone attack attributed to Ukraine in the Yaroslavl region of Russia has led to the death of a child and injuries to others. The incident involved a strike on residential areas northeast of Moscow.
The recent rise in violence and economic hardship in Nigeria has prompted a call for introspection and decisive action against insurgency. With increased petrol prices and recurrent terrorist attacks, the situation demands a comprehensive response from both the military and the populace.
Iran has mobilized more than one million soldiers in preparation for a possible U.S. invasion as reports suggest American military operations might be imminent. The regime claims a surge of enlistment is occurring among its youth to bolster defenses.
A military operation in Benue State led to the arrest of three individuals suspected of terrorism along with the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and munitions. This was part of a proactive measure ahead of the wet season.
Four individuals have been apprehended for allegedly impersonating Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, and swindling a military officer out of N150 million. The police revealed the details regarding the incident in Abuja.
A bomb explosion involving a commercial bus near Woro Village in Kwara has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities and severe injuries. The blast occurred on March 23, 2026, as the vehicle struck an explosive device.
A tragic incident occurred when a military helicopter in Qatar crashed, resulting in six fatalities among its seven occupants. This mishap coincides with escalating conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
