Nigeria military declares Nigerien terrorist, Buzu wanted
The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu, a national of Buzu in Republic of Niger wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara. The Director […]
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Fight against insurgency, oil theft: Military neutralizes 227, arrests 525 persons, halts oil theft of N1.3bn
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Troops of the Armed Forces have, in the last two weeks, neutralized 227 criminal elements and arrested 525 […]
Nigerian military unveils plan for construction of Invictus centre
The Defence Headquarters, on Saturday unveiled plans for the construction of the state of the art Invictus Center to facilitate complete recovery and rehabilitation […]
I can’t function if my men are not happy – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the happiness of his men remains paramount to him in discharging his responsibilities […]
Nigeria’s Defence Chief receives Prince Harry, Meghan in DHQ
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan have visited Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, as part of a three-day private visit to Nigeria. […]
Why we arrested MV BLU-SHARK within Nigerian waters – Nigerian Navy
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has explained the circumstances leading to the arrest […]
8 Nigerian warships depart for anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Guinea
Eight elite Nigeria Navy warships have left the country’s waters to join in a global joint naval operation aimed at combating sea piracy in […]
Crude oil theft, illegal refining will not be tolerated – Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has said Nigeria would not tolerate crude oil theft and illegal refining as they are very serious crimes in […]
Nigerian Army inaugurates 55-member panel for promotion examination
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has inaugurated a 55-member panel for the 2024 […]
Violent extremism, terrorism, biggest threats to ECOWAS sub region —Gen. Gyane
The Commandant, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Accra, Ghana, Maj.-Gen. Richard Gyane, says violent extremism and terrorism (VET) are the biggest threats […]
Don’t encroach NAF lands – Air Chief warns
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has warned communities and institutions against encroaching on the Nigerian […]
Nigerian Army kills notorious IPOB commander, Tochukwu Ojoto, others in Imo
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – Sequel to the capture of the notorious stronghold of the IPOB/ESN at Mother Valley, the criminal elements have been […]
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 […]
1,486 trainees pass out of Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Onne
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – A total of 1,486 trainees comprising 1,240 male and 246 females, have successfully passed out of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training […]
Insurgency: North East gradually returning to normalcy – Army
By HARRIET TORNGUVAN (Who was in Maiduguri) – The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Wahidi Shaibu, has said that the efforts of […]
Naval Chief Ogalla extends Operation Delta Sanity
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, on Thursday at the Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER in Port […]
Nigeria, Niger Republic forces bomb terrorists hideouts
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) and the Nigerien Air Force on Tuesday eliminated scores of terrorists and destroyed their hideouts in […]
CDS commiserates with Kenya over death of defence chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kenya over the death of the country’s […]
IBB makes strong case for ECOMOG journalists
By PAUL EJIME – Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, who was instrumental in the formation of ECOMOG, the regional Ceasefire Monitoring Group […]
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 […]