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Troops neutralize Terrorists, arrest 29 Oil Thieves ,rescue dozens in sustained nationwide operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant show of strength and coordination, the Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt another decisive blow to terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves across various regions of the country. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Markus Kangye, in a weekly operational update covering the period from April 17 to 25, 2025.   According to Major General Kangye, the troops recorded several operational successes in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and economic sabotage in all theatres of operation. These included the neutralization of terrorists,…

Information Minister advocates Accurate, Responsible Storytelling in Security Reporting

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The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on media practitioners, especially defence correspondents, to uphold the principles of accurate, balanced, and patriotic reporting in their coverage of security matters.   He made this call in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, at the First Quarter Media Stakeholders Seminar 2025, held on Wednesday, 16th April, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.   The seminar, themed “Media as a Key Component of…

Pakistani Defence Chief visits Defence Headquarters, seeks stronger Military Ties with Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Shahir Shamsad Mirza, on Wednesday, visited Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. During the high-level meeting, General Musa welcomed the Pakistani Defence Chief and commended the enduring partnership between the Nigerian Armed Forces and their Pakistani counterparts. He described the visit as a testament to the deepening strategic relationship between both nations.   The Nigerian…

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…

Defence Hqrs explains rationale behind presence of UN Fighting Vehicles, Equipment,says no cause for alarm

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The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has explained the reasons behind the presence of UN fighting vehicles and equipments In Edo state. The defence headquarters in a release signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau,Acting Director Defence Information, stated that presently, Nigeria was contributing troops to various United Nations Peace keeping operations, the most recent is United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Southern Sudan. The Mission according to DHQ is commanded by a Nigerian, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr. “The Defence Headquarters wishes to react to some social media video clips…

Defence Headquarters inaugurates Committee on 2024 Africa Military Games

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) today 16 March 2023 inaugurated a 15 man Organizing Committee for the conduct of second edition of Africa Military Games slated to hold in Abuja in 2024. Performing the inauguration ceremony at the DHQ Conference Hall, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor represented by the Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Major General Solomon Udounwa remarked that the games will put the nation in spotlight and further enhance unity among participating African nations. He also noted that the games will. impact a…

Defence Headquarters holds 2022 Armed Forces Inter Service Sports competition,18 – 23 Sept

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is set to hold the 2022 Armed Forces Inter-Service Sports Competition (2022 AFISSC) at Mogadishu Cantonment Sports Complex from 18 – 23 September 2022.   The 2022 AFISSC is an initiative of the DHQ which is to afford the Services the opportunity to compete and interact with one another in the spirit of sustaining the camaraderie that exists between the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).   The 2022 AFISSC would have athletes (both male and female) from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and…

Defence Hqrs sends off NYSC DG,says he is asset to Military

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The Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian Armed Forces has described the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah as a thorough-bred military officer with impeccable qualities.   The Director of Defence Administration, Major General GK Nwosu stated this today during a send-off ceremony organised for the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah, who was the former Deputy Director, Education at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja before his posting to the NYSC. He commended General Fadah for his meritorious service, coupled with humility…

Defence Hq denies media reports, says Armed Forces remain apolitical

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The Defence Headquarters has described as misleading,a news publication by an online newspaper, Naija News House on Nigeria military warning politicians and officers against a Coup which it credited to Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu- the Army Spokesman. The Nigerian Military in a release signed by the Acting Director ,Defence Media Operations ,Brig.General Benard Onyeuko said the publication was a handiwork of mischief makers and enemies of the state. “It is a deliberate and calculated attempt to mislead the general public aimed at causing disharmony in the polity. “The online newspaper…

Defence Hqrs denies arrest of Rtd Commodore Kunle Olawunmi over Channels TV interview

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked an online news publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ordered the arrest of retired Cdre Kunle Olawunmi for recently appearing on Channels Television programme (Sunrise Daily). “The Armed Forces may not want to join issues with Sahara Reporters for the scandalous and malicious publication insinuating that it’s Agency has ordered the arrest of Cdre Olawunmi (rtd) for sharing his views on matters of defence and national security. “It is gratifying to state that the retired military officer who is…