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October 29, 2026 October 29, 2026 By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Nigeria has called on African countries to strengthen indigenous defence production, deepen regional security cooperation and assert greater influence in global security decisions as the African Defence Exhibition and Conference (AFRIDEX 2026) ended in Lagos. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher…

Mike Babcock First day of the skating sessions for the Edmonton Oilers training camp at the Downtown Community Arena on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Photos by Shaughn Butts - Postmedia Photo by Shaughn Butts /10112716A Article content Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock put out a message that will be music…

PRETORIA - The 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition is under way at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria.   Hundreds of military delegates and members of the public are getting a closer look at the latest aerospace and defence technology on display.   The exhibition continues Sunday, with…

Egyptian defence companies have showcased the “Jabbar” series of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the second El Alamein International Airshow, highlighting the country’s push to expand its domestic military manufacturing capabilities. Prior to the exhibition, Egyptian firm Tornex introduced the “Jabbar 50” drone. This follows the display of the “Jabbar…

General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Minister of Defence Defence Minister Calls for Community-Led Security Framework The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has called for a unified whole-of-society approach to addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, stressing that sustainable national security can no longer be achieved through military efforts alone.…

News Investigators/ The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says Nigeria must strengthen local defence production and reduce reliance on imported military hardware to effectively address emerging security challenges. Mr Musa stated this at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja. The conference has as its theme:…

Israel's defence ministry said on Monday that France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed ​restrictions on ‌companies from the country exhibiting there. The Israeli ministry denounced the move, saying it would "be unable to participate in the exhibition or establish a…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) have advanced efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade facilitation and border management, following high level engagements in Malaysia. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, paid an official visit to the RMCD headquarters on the sidelines of…

(DICON), DG Major General Babatunde Alaya (DCG), Dera Nnadi during courtesy visit in line with (AFRIDECS) Customs and the Making of Africa’s First Defence-Security Exhibition By Abdulsalam Mahmud Nigeria is preparing to host a historic event that promises to redefine the continent’s defence and security landscape. The Africa International Defence…

by Editor November 14, 2025 0 157 Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja The Honourable Minister of Defence, H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has arrived in Bamako, Mali, to attend the maiden edition of the Bamako International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025). On arrival at the Military Wing of the…