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 […]
Defence News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Troops kill wanted bandit warlords, Baldo, Baban Yara in ‘deadly operation’
Troops of the Nigerian military have eliminated two wanted armed bandits’ leaders, Baldo and Baban Yara, together with scores of their foot soldiers. The […]
Attack on South African soldiers highlights complexity of SADC’s DRC involvement
On 14 February the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) confirmed that two of its soldiers had been killed in a militant attack on its […]
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 […]
Ban on unauthorized use of camouflage uniforms still in force – Defence Minister
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has reiterated the ban on unauthorised use of camouflage uniforms in […]
How Air Force officer foiled ‘one chance’ robbery, rescued victims in Abuja – NAF
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has revealed how one of its officers foiled a ‘one-chance’ robbery and kidnap attempt […]
Troops neutralise 254 terrorists, arrest 368 others in 1 week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have in the last one week eliminated no fewer than 254 terrorists and apprehended 368 others in different […]
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 […]
Nigeria committed to regional security cooperation with ECOWAS countries – Defence Minister
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, says Nigeria is committed to regional security cooperation with other members of the […]
Surrender or be killed, no third option – DHQ tells terrorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has advised terrorists, bandits and kidnappers to surrender or be killed, warning that there is no third option. The Director, […]
Troops neutralize 266 terrorists, arrest 463 violent extremists/insurgents, rescue 116 kidnapped hostages
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The on-going military operations against insurgency have continued to record successes as troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]
NAF bombs terrorists’ hideouts in Katsina as ground troops eliminate scores
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) on Sunday said the air and land operations by military troops of Operations Hadarin Daji, […]
Military eliminates 185 terrorists, arrests 212 others in 1 week – Defence HQ
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said military troops have in the last one week killed no fewer than 185 […]
Insecurity: Governor Oyebanji calls for more military presence in Ekiti
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has called on the military high command to provide more security presence in various parts […]
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 […]