NAF airstrikes kill 30 kidnappers on 15 motorcycles in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has killed at least 30 terrorists and […]
Defence News
Navy denies multi-billion naira fraud allegations against Naval Chief
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Navy (NN), has denied the involvement of the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla […]
FG probes multi-billion naira oil bunkering, fraud allegations against Naval Chief
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has pledged to investigation the corrupt allegations against the Chief of […]
NAF to partner Nasarawa Govt to end kidnapping
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has expressed the determination and commitment of the Nigerian Air […]
Troops neutralise 94 terrorists, arrest 214 in 1 week – Defence HQ
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised no fewer than 94 terrorists and apprehended 214 suspects including kidnappers and oil thieves in various […]
Military vows to go after kidnappers in FCT
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the military is working with other security agencies and stakeholders […]
DHQ sympathizes with families of kidnap victims, says armed forces working to address the hurtful situation
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has acknowledged the terrible impact of kidnappings on the families of those affected, with […]
Stop illegal payment of ransom to kidnappers, bandits – Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Muhammadu Badaru, has urged Nigerians to stop the illegal payment of ransom to kidnappers and bandits. At a briefing […]
AFRD: FG promises better days for armed forces, veterans
The Federal Government has promised to ensure better days for military personnel, veterans and their families. The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, gave the […]
Troops neutralize 86 terrorists, arrest 101 others, deny oil theft of N736m in Niger Delta
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has announced that its troops neutralized a total of 86 terrorists, arrested 101 of others […]
Troops neutralize 43 terrorists, arrest 115 others, abort N159m oil theft
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – As part of the on-going counter-insurgency campaign against terrorist and their cohorts operating across the country, troops of the Armed […]
NAF approves Accident Insurance Policy for its personnel
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the implementation of a Group Personal […]
Service chiefs, defence minister visit Plateau after fresh attack
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and the service chiefs on Sunday visited Plateau State shortly after a fresh attack by […]
DHQ debunks report of soldiers maltreating women in Plateau
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as “misleading” a video footage being circulated on social media depicting soldiers allegedly […]
Military eliminates 6880 terrorists, criminals, apprehends 6970 in 2023 – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the military eliminated no fewer than 6,880 terrorists and other criminals and apprehended 6,970 others from January till date. […]
Theater Commander decorates 5 newly promoted Brigadier Generals, others
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Theatre Command Headquarters , Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai, North-East, has decorated five newly promoted Colonels […]
COAS celebrates Christmas with troops in Sokoto
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday joined troops to celebrate Christmas in Sokoto, saying that the military made sacrifices […]
We should all stay back, fight for Nigeria’ – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on all Nigerians to have love for and confidence in Nigeria and fight […]
Army Chief celebrates Christmas with troops of Operation Hadin Kai
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday celebrated Christmas with frontline troops of […]
Nigeria Army promotes spokesman, 46 others to Major General
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and […]