Category: Security

DHQ charges Nigerians to support fight against Terrorism …. as Troops Neutralize 191 terrorists, apprehend 184,104 BH/ISWAP members surrendered

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The Defence Headquarters has called on Nigerians to collaborate with Nigerian military in the ongoing military operations against Terrorism and other forms of criminality in Nigeria. Nigerian military has charged all Nigerians to give maximum support to the troops and ensure that no terrorist,and other criminal elements including their collaborators escaped military onslaught unhurt.DHQ said the military can not end terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria without the support of Nigerians. Major General Edward Buba ,Director, Defence Media Operations(DMO),disclosed this today Thursday 28th September,2023 at the biweekly media briefing held in…

EID-EL-MAULUD: CDS felicitates with members of Armed Forces

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa heartily congratulated members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-el-Maulud.   Acting Director Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau in statement onbehalf of the CDS said the event was an opportunity to thank the Almighty Allah for His blessings, protection and guidance, especially as He continues to protect them through difficult and challenging times.   “As a very important segment of the society, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, we will continue to committed ourselves towards ensuring peace…

DSS establishes Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, appoints Afunanya pioneer Director

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The Department of State Services (DSS), as part of efforts in sustaining its engagement with citizens and the public at large as well as deepening democratic governance, transparency and accountability, has established a new Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications (DPRSC). The Service has appointed Peter Nnochirionye Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, the erstwhile Public Relations Officer, to head the Directorate as the supervising Director and also be in charge of the Service’s public communications. The appointment took effect from 26th September, 2023. Meanwhile,the Service in a statement has commended its…

CAS lauds DEPOWA Humanitarian initiatives,says it aligned with Non-Kinetic Operations

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The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for its humanitarian initiatives which have won hearts and minds thereby contributing immensely to the non-kinetic approach to counterinsurgency operations The Chief of Air Staff stated this when the President of DEPOWA, Mrs Oghogho Gwabin Musa, paid him a courtesy call at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF), recently. The CAS also noted that non-kinetic warfare or soft power, which is the ability to influence others through attraction, persuasion, and diplomacy…

Navy denies Text Message on selection of candidates for Nigerian Navy Basic Training School

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The Naval Headquarters has described as fake,a text message allegedly emanated from fraudulent miscreants informing some unsuspecting applicants to report for military training at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Onne, Rivers State following their purported selection. The criminals further claimed in the text message that the Exercise will commence on 6 October 2023 at NNBTS, Onne. The fake text message being circulated by these dubious entities further reads that, “Recruitment Interview conducted from 1 August 2023 – 1 September 2023, I am delighted to inform you that you…

NAF to acquire vehicles for Intelligence Surveillance … enrolls 1,476 personnel for training

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The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has stated that his command philosophy which is, “To transform the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) into an agile and resilient force that effectively meets the airpower demands of national security in all operational environments” is critical towards building the capabilities of the NAF for future air warfare He also noted that any armed forces that fail to prepare for the probable future will always be reactive rather than proactive in its approach to national security issues. The CAS made these…

Blue Economy : NHS President,Rear Admiral Ayò Olugbode harps on collaboration amongst members

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The President of the Nigerian Hydrographic Society (NHS) and Hydrographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ayò Olugbode has conferred with members of the society in a seminal gathering aimed at advancing the hydrography profession in the country on Friday 15 September 2023 at Apapa Boat Club, Lagos. Part of the interactions were centered on ways and means to deepen multidimensional collaboration within hydrography professional clusters and cohorts towards enabling the full optimization of the blue economy potentials of the country. The gathering provided a platform to rekindle the commitment and…

We’re investigating viral video of Soldiers engaging with some bandits in Katsina state – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has reacted to a video clip in circulation across the social media handles of some soldiers engaging with bandits somewhere in Katsina State. A statement signed by Director ,Defence Information ,Brig.General Tukur Gusau said DHQ was currently investigating the video to confirm its authenticity as regards the soldiers seen in uniform. He maintained that the DHQ was aware of the resolve of some bandits to repent and hand over their weapons to the authority. This he said was yeilding good results and was ongoing. “The Chief of…

CDS welcomes Nigerian military athletes from Germany

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has today, 18 September, 2023 received back to the country, heroic military athletes freshly from the Invictus Games, Russell, Germany. The CDS who was represented by the Chief of Defence Civil Military Relations (CIMIC), Real Admiral Abdullahi Ibrahim Dewu said that this was the first time an African team is represented in the games since it’s inception in 2014. According to the CDS, the Armed forces and the entire country was happy to receive the heroes. He added that the…

Military reiterates commitment to National Security,neutralizes 151Terrorists, arrests 456, nabs 45 Oil Thieves

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The Nigerian Military has again pledged its commitment to remain focused in its operations in support of national security interests. The military added that the priority of its operations focused on protection of the citizens from the senseless violence of terrorist and other violently extremist groups.   The Director Defence Media Operations, Major Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this at the weekly briefing on military operations activities at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 15th September,2023.   “Our ongoing operations reflect the commitment of the military to end terrorism and…