My ill-tempered wife attacked me with a knife, military officer tells court
A retired military officer, Mr Thomas Olawaye, on Monday prayed a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to grant his request for divorce […]
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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 Killings: Police hand over wanted Delta royal father to military authority
The Police Command in Delta has handed over Mr Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ugheli South Local Government Area of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Okuama killing: Slain soldiers left behind pregnant widows, 21 orphans – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army who were gruesomely murdered in […]
2 Boko Haram commanders surrender to Military Task Force in Borno
Two Boko Haram commanders, Ibrahim Muhammed and Auwal Muhammed, alias “Wanka’’, surrendered to troops of Sector 3 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) […]
Military eliminates 7 top insurgency commanders – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, has said that the military operatives in the last few months killed no fewer than seven top leaders […]
Non-kinetic efforts of Nigeria’s Armed Forces have produced appreciable outcomes – CDS
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared that as the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other […]
Military will not interfere with Nigeria’s democracy – CDS insist
The Chief of Defense Staff, CDS Christopher Musa, has said the military is happy and better under democracy, hence will not act against a democratically […]
Tinubu tasks armed forces on protection of nation’s territory
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Kaduna tasked the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats. He also […]
Tinubu urges military to contain multi-dimensional security challenges
President Bola Tinubu has implored the Nigerian military and other security agencies to intensify efforts at containing the multi-dimensional security challenges in the country. […]
NYSC, military secure release of another kidnap corps member, driver
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has secured the release of another female Prospective Corps Member (PCM) and driver, who […]
Troops engage in gun battle with bandits in Taraba, recover weapons
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo- The troops of 6 Brigade, Jalingo, Friday night engaged in a fierce battle with bandits in Wukari Local Government Area of […]
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 […]
Akpabio says blood of fallen heroes sowed seed of unity in Nigeria
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has said the blood of the courageous men and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]
Prepare for possible ‘war’ – North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un wrapped up the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a […]
Military versus civilian regimes: Between IBB at 82 and Buhari at 81
By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB It was on the platform of the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) that intellectuals, business people and retired public functionaries […]
Defence Chief says military’ll not shield any personnel found culpable of drug trafficking
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not shield any military personnel found culpable […]