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 […]
Defence News
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 […]
Nigerian Navy decries growing menace of stowaways in Lagos waters
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Nigerian Navy has expressed concern over the upsurge in cases of stowaways in Nigerian waters. Director of Information at […]
Troops intercept gun runner in Taraba, foil kidnap attempt, kill terrorists
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In a series of successful operations, Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter- terrorism Counter- insurgency operations in Taraba and Benue […]
Troops burst gun runner armoury in Ugheli Delta, recover large cache of arms, ammunition
By BARBARA KALU, Asaba – In a successful operation to eradicate illegal weapons in the South South Region, Nigerian Army troops have uncovered an […]
Okuama killings: Military board of inquiry commences sitting in Warri
The Military Board of Inquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area […]
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 […]
Explosion rocks farmland in Ikeja Cantonment – Army HQ
The Nigerian Army has said a minor explosion occurred in a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos on Monday. […]
Easter: Sacrifice, courage, core of professional military calling – Defence chief
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the sacrifice and courage are at the core of the professional calling as […]
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 […]
Troops neutralize 212 terrorists, arrest 252 persons, rescue 244 kidnapped hostages
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Despite the unfortunate loss of 17 soldiers in Delta state, troops of Nigerian military sustained the war on insecurity […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nigerian Navy appoints Adams-Aliu as new spokesman
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has approved the appointment of Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu as the […]
Troops eliminate notorious terrorists’ commander, clear enclaves in Katsina
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigerian Army troops have neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, who is identified to be the second-in-command in the […]
NSCDC arrests deportee over alleged visa scam, another for stealing phones at church vigils
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a middle aged deportee in Ondo State over alleged visa scam. NSCDC Commandant in […]
Crude oil theft: Navy intercepts Ghanaian vessel, arrests 13 crew members
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigerian Navy (NN) has said its teams operating under Operation Delta Sanity, have nabbed a Ghanian Vessel, with 13 […]