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 […]
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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 […]
Nigeria Navy promotes Naval spokesman, 57 others
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Nigeria Navy Board has approved the promotions of the Naval Spokesman, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan and 29 other senior officers to […]
Armed Forces determined to end terrorism, insecurity across Nigeria soon – DHQ
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has reiterated the determination of the armed forces of Nigeria to end terrorism and insecurity across […]
Nigeria Army buries former COAS, Chris Alli in Abuja
The remains of former Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Chris Alli, has been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja on Wednesday. […]
NDDC harps on peace, pledges to assist security agencies in Niger Delta
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the need for peace and security to create the necessary […]
Minister wants increase in defence budget over rising inflation
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, has appealed for an increase in the 2024 budget of the ministry over rising cost of operations […]
How our troops neutralized 80 terrorists, arrested 304 others, rescued 44 kidnapped hostages – DHQ
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), announced on Thursday that 80 terrorists were neutralized and 304 others arrested within the last 14 […]
Military clarifies drone attack on Kaduna community
The Defence Headquarters has said the drone attack on Ligarma community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, was based on […]