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DHQ Confirms Arrival Of 100 U.S. Military Personnel In Nigeria

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February 17, 2026

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria to support capacity building for the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

According to military authorities, the trainers arrived at the Bauchi Airfield under a bilateral defence cooperation arrangement between Nigeria and the United States, following a formal request by the Federal Government.

The DHQ explained that the deployment was agreed upon during a joint working group engagement between Nigerian and U.S. officials.

The engagement, it said, focused on addressing specific training needs, technical support requirements, and intelligence-sharing gaps within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Military authorities clarified that the visiting personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and training capacities.

They emphasised that the U.S. personnel would not be involved in combat operations.

The DHQ further assured that all training activities would be conducted under the authority, direction, and control of the Nigerian Government and in close coordination with national military leadership.

It noted that the collaboration is expected to provide Nigerian troops with access to specialised technical capabilities aimed at strengthening their ability to deter terrorist threats and enhance protection for vulnerable communities across the country.

Joint training engagements and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives, according to the DHQ, will commence immediately to boost the capacity of troops to identify and neutralise extremist groups seeking to destabilise the nation.

The Defence Headquarters reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to degrading and defeating terrorist organisations threatening the country’s sovereignty and national security.

It also assured citizens of transparency in the process and pledged to provide clear, accurate, and timely information regarding the ongoing military cooperation.

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Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.