DICON resumes production of arms, ammunition after years of suspended operations
Feb. 13, 2024 The Defence Industries Cooperation of Nigeria (DICON) has resumed the production of arms and ammunition years after it suspended operations. Its Director-General, Maj.-Gen. Aniedi Edet, made the…
It’s time to rid our forests of criminals through technology – Minister
April 18, 2023 The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says it is time to demystify the forests used as haven for criminals across the country through the use…
Nigeria to begin production of military, paramilitary uniforms by January 2023 – ICRC
June 13, 2022 The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says Nigeria will begin local production of uniforms for its military and paramilitary personnel from January 2023. The commission said in…
OSINBAJO TO APC DELEGATES: YOU CANNOT WISH THE COUNTRY WELL AND VOTE FOR SOMEONE YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN
June 8, 2022 President Yemi Osinbajo has urged delegates not to vote for someone they do not believe in if they wish the country well. The Vice President stated this…
2ND NIGER BRIDGE, LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE 2023- PRESIDENT BUHARI ASSURESÂ
Oct. 11, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120 km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other key projects under the Presidential Infrastructure…
U.S didn’t violate Nigeria’s sovereignty, we granted permission to conduct rescue operation – Minister
Nigeria was aware of a rescue mission conducted by the United States forces in the country, the government has said. The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), disclosed…
Insurgency: Buratai rewards 3 officers with special promotionÂ
COAS, Tukur Buratai Three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have been rewarded with special promotion to the next rank for their outstanding performance in the ongoing war against…
Buhari unveils indigenous military vehicles in Kaduna, salutes military efforts in routing terrorists
President Buhari during the unveiling in Kaduna Photo credit: Presidency President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday unveiled Made-in-Nigeria Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles for counter-terrorism and other operations across…