Nigerian Governor Deploys 25 Armoured Vehicles, Drones to Troops (Photos)
Dauda Lawal delivers 25 armoured vehicles and drones to troops, strengthening counterterrorism efforts.
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DHQ Explains Kwara Killings, Cites “Ideological Indoctrination” Rejection
Defence Headquarters has explained reasons behind recent Kwara killings in Muslim dominated community, as terrorists returned after troop withdrawal
Boko Haram Bomber Hits Military Convoy
Five soldiers were killed and others injured after a Boko Haram bomber struck a military convoy.
DHQ Breaks Silence After US Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
The Defence Headquarters has said recent airstrikes in the North West highlight the Federal Government’s firm determination to combat terrorism, in collaboration with the United States. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, explaining that the operation was intelligence-driven and carefully executed to weaken … Read more
FG Moves to Identify, Delete Terrorists’ Social Media Accounts
Nigeria’s FG has moved to identify and remove accounts used by bandits and terrorists.
Fresh Allegations Link Defence Minister Matawalle to Funding of Bandits
In a fresh allegations, Former SSA alleges Minister Matawalle supplied vehicles, cash, and protection to terror kingpins during his tenure.
DHQ Orders Removal of Unauthorised Checkpoints Nationwide (Full list affected routes)
Listing the affected routes, Defence Headquarters has directed the immediate removal of unauthorised checkpoints nationwide, shifting to mobile patrols.
Tinubu Meets Ex-CDS Musa Behind Closed Doors
Following recent military reshuffle, President Tinubu holds a closed-door meeting with ex-CDS Musa.
Military Retirees Shut Finance Ministry In Abuja
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees have shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance as of Thursday morning. The protest by the Coalition of Military Pensioners follows the non-payment of the 20% to 28% salary increment to the retirees from January to November 2024. The retired military officers lamented the failure of the Federal … Read more
Nigeria Troops Killed 6,886 Terrorist, Arrest 6970, Rescued 4,488 – DHQ gives full 2023 reports
Hamidat Kelani reports – The Defence Headquarters said that Nigeria troops killed 6,886 terrorist and other criminal elements, arrested 6970 suspects and rescued 4,488 kidnapped hostages between January to December 2023. The Director of Defence Media operations, Major General Edward Buba while addressing newsmen on behalf of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa … Read more