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...

Barely one year to the general elections, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has sent severe warning to politicians and election campaigners to desist from wearing military uniforms of any sort for their activities. A statement signed by the Acting Director Defence Information, Air Commodore WAP Maigida said the DHQ has noticed with dismay that some politicians have formed the habit of wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters. “The campaign posters of some Governors, dressed in military camouflage uniforms, are displayed in noticeable areas in their respective states. This is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians wear military uniforms during military training exercises. “It is necessary to restate that the Armed...