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Tinubu hails Nigerian Army as strategic force in national, regional, global security

Dateline Nigeria

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July 6, 2026

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The President and Commander-in-Chief Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has lauded the Nigerian Army as a formidable force whose legacy of courage and professionalism, continues to shape peace, stability and security across Nigeria, Africa and the global stage. The President gave this commendation on Monday 6 July 2026, The post Tinubu hails Nigerian Army as strategic force in national, regional, global security appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

President Tinubu Backs Nigerian Army Modernisation, Troop Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has positioned the Nigerian Army as a strategic force whose influence extends beyond Nigeria’s borders, reaffirming the federal government’s support for military modernisation, troop welfare, and advanced capabilities to confront evolving security threats. The commitment was conveyed during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 in Port Harcourt, [] The post President Tinubu Backs Nigerian Army Modernisation, Troop Welfare appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 23, 2026

FULL LIST: US names Nigerian, companies linked to financing terrorism

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria as alleged facilitators of financial activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The post FULL LIST: US names Nigerian, companies linked to financing terrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

Technology, intelligence key to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security threats — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Olufemi Oluyede, has said the Nigerian Army is strengthening its investment in technology, intelligence and modern combat equipment to address the country’s evolving security challenges. Oluyede made the remarks on Monday at the grand finale of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, NADCEL, and the African Land Forces Forum in Port [] Technology, intelligence key to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security threats — COAS

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Related coverage for "Tinubu hails Nigerian Army as strategic force in national, regional, global security": Voice of Nigeria — President Tinubu Backs Nigerian Army Modernisation, Troop Welfare. Vanguard News — FULL LIST: US names Nigerian, companies linked to financing terrorism. Daily Post Nigeria — Technology, intelligence key to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security threats — COAS