By Odita Sunday   The Nigerian Army has carried out a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, redeploying commanders and principal staff officers to key operational...

By Odita Sunday   The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on illegal oil refining in Rivers State, disrupting two illegal refining sites and recovering approximately 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area.   The operation, conducted on September 6, 2026, by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, also uncovered eight dugout pits, sacks and reservoirs reportedly used in the illicit refining activities.   The suspected operators, however, fled the area before the arrival of the naval team, with no arrest made during the operation.   The latest raid is part of sustained naval efforts to prevent illegal refiners in the area from rebuilding their operations after previous enforcement actions.   According to the...

Nigerian army troops have displayed unalloyed loyalty, extraordinary courage, and faith in the nation, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has opined. He made the disclosure in his goodwill message to the Nigerian Army family. General Lagbaja commended the troops for their commitment and gallantry in confronting emerging security challenges and threats in the country. In his message to the Muslim Ummah within the Nigerian Army (NA), the COAS  described the Eid-el-Kabir as a significant festival depicting the important place of sacrifice in humanity and divinity. He pointed out that this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration is also remarkable, as it coincides with the completion of his first year in office as the 23rd Chief of Army Staff. Reflecting...