Prince Harry, Meghan accept invitation to visit Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have agreed to visit Nigeria on the invitation of the […]
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Military court martials 2 personnel over Tudun Biri bombing incident – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said two personnel of the Nigerian Army are facing a court martial in respect of the bombing incident at Tudun […]
DHQ outlines prerequisite of ongoing counter-insurgency operations … as troops neutralise 192 terrorists, arrest 341 persons, rescue 62 kidnapped hostages
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Press Release On Ongoing Military Operations By The Armed Forces Of Nigeria As At 14 March 2024 […]
Troops kill 188 terrorists, arrest 330 others in 1 week – DHQ
Troops neutralised at least 188 terrorists and arrested 330 others across the country in the last one week. They also rescued 133 hostages during […]
Troops kill 6 terrorists as Lieutenant dies, others injured in Borno ambush
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, have killed six terrorists, after an ambush, along Buratai-Buni Gari road, Borno. The Director of […]
Military kills 2,351 terrorists in Q1 – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said its troops neutralised no fewer than 2,352 terrorists, apprehended 2,308 and rescued 1,241 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide […]
Okuama tragedy: 1 person declared wanted by DHQ surrenders
Clement Ikolo, one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in connection with the murder of 17 army personnel at […]
Why 313 Boko Haram suspects were released to Borno – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the release of 313 terrorism suspects to Borno Government was on the orders of the Federal High Court sitting […]
Troops kill 212 terrorists, apprehend 252 others in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week. […]
Military declares 8 persons wanted for alleged killing of 17 soldiers in Delta
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted in connection with the gruesome murder of 17 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army […]
Kuriga children played significant role in rescue efforts – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the level of distress created by the abducted Kuriga school children provided sufficient grounds for the troops to exploit […]
How Kidnapped Kuriga school students were rescued – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the abducted Kuriga students were rescued through coordinated search and rescue operation conducted by the military in collaboration with […]
DHQ declares Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, 96 others wanted for terrorism, kidnapping
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Saturday declared Finland-based Simon Ekpa, a self-styled Biafra agitator wanted. Also declared wanted alongside Ekpa was Chika Edoziem, another […]
Ukuama killings: Troops continue manhunt for killers – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, says troops have continued manhunt for perpetrators of the barbaric killing of officers and soldiers that occurred on Mar 14, in […]
Military kills 106 terrorists, apprehends 103
The Defence Headquarters says that troops have neutralised 106 terrorists and arrested 103 in different operations nationwide in the last one week. The Director, […]
Military debunks claim of reprisal attacks on Okuama Community
The Nigerian Military has debunked claims that it has embarked on reprisal attacks on Okuama Community in Delta. Some members of the community had […]
Tinubu orders Defence HQ to fish out killers of Army officers, soldiers in Delta
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Defence Headquarters to fish out those who killed military officers and men in Delta. […]
Abducted IDPs in Borno went beyond permissible distance – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the 112 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), who were abducted by terrorists in Borno recently, reportedly went beyond the permissible […]
Troops eliminate 974 terrorists, arrest 621 suspects in 1 month – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said military troops neutralised no fewer than 974 terrorists, apprehended 621 others, and rescued 466 hostages in different theatres of […]
DHQ plays host to participants of U.S Air War College
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday played host to participants of United States of America Air War College at […]