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Report to the effect that the Nigerian troops have captured two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, popularly known as Abu Bara’a, and …
The military’s counter-terrorism breakthrough Read More
Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr Hammed Oyelude Makama (CON) Tegbosun 111, has said he would continue to support the armed forces in its bid to defeat the insurgency. Oba Makama, …
Olowu hosts NDA Regular Course 29, pledges support for Armed Forces Read More
As a gesture of gratitude and remembrance, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on 5th July 2025, hosted a nationwide Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Veterans’ Parley, a landmark initiative …
CAS salutes courage, sacrifice of NAF veterans Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday said troops deployed to different theatres of operations across the country eliminated several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers in the second quarter of (April …
2027: Troops eliminate over 22 terrorists’ kingpins, gun runners, arrest 1,191 in 2nd quarter – DHQ Read More
The Nigerian military Wednesday said it would deployed over 800 well trained special forces into operational areas to combat myriads of security challenges facing the nation. The Chief of Defence …
Military to deploy 800 special forces in trouble zones Read More
Members of the 18th Regular Course Alumni of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will converge on Abuja on July 4, 2025, to mark a golden milestone, 50 years since …
NDA Course 18 converge on Abuja to celebrate 50 years of service, legacy Read More
Many have come and gone, but their deeds speak for them, the reason for which they are remembered even in death. One of such individuals is the former Chief of …
Unforgotten Hero, Mike Akhigbe Read MoreRecently the federal government revealed that it has recruited elite foreign military experts to train Nigerian soldiers in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue. The Minister of Defence, Mr. Badaru Abubakar, disclosed …
Exposing Nigerian military to foreign handlers Read More
A group, the South-South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC) has said the multi- billion Naira oil facility and surveillance contracts that was awarded to ex-Niger-Delta agitators is not beneficial to the collective …
Oil facility surveillance contracts awarded to ex-Niger-Delta agitators not benefiting region – Group Read More
The Gulf of Guinea is one of the most important economic corridors in the world, given its abundance of natural and mineral resources, including oil and gas, and its status …
Vice Admiral Ogalla’s commitment to bolstering regional & continental security through collaboration Read More
The founder of Mammy Market in military barracks across the country, Maria Ochefu, is dead. Her son, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, confirmed her death on Thursday, 20th of March, 2025. He …
Founder of military barracks’ ‘Mammy Markets’ passes on Read More
Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a Nigerian Army Forward Operating Base in Damboa local government area killing soldiers on Saturday January 4. Sources said the terrorists razed so many buildings …
Boko Haram attack military base, kill soldiers in Borno Read More
The Nigerian Army has arrested a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi alleged to be involved in the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Isa Mohammad Bawa, in …
Military capture bandit leader linked to murder of Sokoto Emir Read More
The International Center for Northern Defence Group Organization (ICNGO) has recognized Dr. Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, as the Best Minister of the Month for November, citing …
Matawalle declared best minister of the month for transformative defence efforts Read More
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called for robust support for the Nigerian Military in its ongoing efforts to combat insecurity, emphasizing that peace is a cornerstone of …
Badaru urges support for Nigerian military at Kano trade fair Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday says troops deployed to different theatres of operations across the country neutralized 1,166 terrorists and arrested 1,096 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements in the …
Troops neutralised over 16 terrorists’ commanders, 1,166 others in August – DHQ Read More
The Nigerian military has asked both international and local media to stop covering nationwide protests over heightened economic hardships under President Bola Tinubu’s government. Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, …
Stop publicising activities of #EndBadGovernace protesters, Military tells local, international media Read More
Members of Protect the Weak International Foundation, and Centre for Human Rights Defense International as well as Mrs Ifeoma Jovita Egemole, the detainee’s wife have all called for the immediate …
Right groups, wife appeal for immediate release of bizman arrested by Army Read More
These are not the best of times for Nigerians. The country is battling to contain ravaging insecurity, for over a decade now, which has resulted in the deaths of millions …
Before the Nigerian military becomes hapless Read More
The National Coalition for Peace in Nigeria (NCPN) has said the Nigerian Armed Forces led by General Lucky Irabor deserve commendation over peaceful Easter celebrations across the country as well …
Military deserve commendation for peaceful Easter – Coalition Read More
The Convener, Northeast Advocacy for Peace and Justice (NAPJ) Ambassador Abdullahi Gambo, has described a report by Reuters alleging forced abortion of unborn babies in facilities run by the Nigerian …
Reuters report infanticide, fabricated to undermine national security – Group Read More
Dare-devil gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group, yesterday night around 10pm laid siege to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje Abuja, attacking the facility …
How Boko Haram attacked Kuje Correctional facility Read More
The Northern Advocacy for Peace (NAP), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately remove all heads of the military intelligence units and take further decisive actions to stop the …
Military intelligence: Northern group demands restructuring Read More
A non-partisan advocacy group, the North-East Peace Advocates (NEPA) has urged residents of the area to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in its ongoing onslaught against remnants of …
Group urges North-east residents to support military onslaught against terrorists Read More
A non-partisan advocacy group, the One Nigeria Project (ONP) has urged Nigerians irrespective of their ethnic and religious affiliations to support the Armed forces of Nigeria (AFN) in order for …
Group drums support for Nigerian military Read More