Five British special forces soldiers are under investigation for possible war crimes committed during operations in Syria, as part of Western military intervention in the country’s years-long civil war. The case concerns members of the special forces — who conduct…
Military vows to go after advocates of coup
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said those calling for coup d’etat are enemies of Nigeria, saying the law will catch up with them. The military had earlier revealed that there were pressure from certain unnamed quarters…
Don’t blame me, all I wanted was husband material but I got ready made…
This story is about a guy I dated years ago and this happened before the compulsory NIN registration and linking SIM with your other personal details. I met him through a friend in church but he was a cult guy;…
US military says it shot down another Houthi-launched drone over Red Sea
US military forces shot down a drone early Saturday over the Red Sea in international waters near several commercial vessels, the Pentagon said. The incident came days after a 12-nation group led by the US warned Houthi rebels in Yemen…
Murder of 2 cops: CP deploys special forces
The Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma has deployed the Command’s Special Tactical squad to apprehend the hoodlums responsible for the killing of two police officers at Ahiara in Ahiazu Mbaise area on Monday A statement released by the command’s…
Navy parades 5 stowaways, Dog attacks policeman, Driver arraigned for robbery and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Navy parades 5 Lagos stowaways, hands suspects over to Immigration (Punch) The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday…
Somali military says 40 Al-Shabaab fighters killed, aided by U.S.
The Somali military said on Sunday it had killed around 40 fighters and commanders of the Islamist terrorist militia Al-Shabaab. The United States supported the Somalis with three air strikes during fighting in the south of the country near the…
There are no absurdities in Admiralty University, navy replies critics
The Nigerian Navy high command has debunked allegation of absurdities in Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State. Naval spokesman, Commodore Ayo Vaughan who debunked the story making the rounds in traditional media (Not The Guardian) noted that the attention of the…
Russia legalises recruitment of offenders for military service
The Russian parliament legalised the recruitment of criminals for military service in Ukraine, according to a statement published on the Russian State Duma’s website on Tuesday. It said the validity of the document did not extend to those who had…
NATO chief urges Turkey not to veto Sweden joining alliance
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged Turkey not to veto Sweden’s bid to join the military alliance, ahead of a meeting this month to try to overcome objections delaying Stockholm’s membership. “Membership will make Sweden safer but also make NATO…