Tag: Major General Micheal Onoja

New Defence Media Operations Chief pledges transparency, stronger Military–Media collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The new Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General M.E. Onoja, has pledged to strengthen cooperation between the military and the media while deepening transparency in the reporting of ongoing security operations across the country.   Gen. Onoja made the commitment on Thursday in Abuja during his maiden press briefing following his assumption of office on November 14, 2025, succeeding Major General O.M. Bello.   Describing journalists as “heroes of democracy,” the DDMO commended the media for its unwavering support to the Armed Forces over the years through investigative…

DHQ clarifies Katsina border incident, announces stronger Nigeria–Niger security coordination

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the border incident involving Nigerian vigilante members and Nigerien troops in Mazanya village, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, assured the public that the situation has been resolved and new measures have been adopted to prevent future misunderstandings. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the DHQ confirmed that the incident occurred on 29 November 2025 at about 3:00 p.m., when a convoy of Nigerien soldiers entered the community to fetch water…

Military intensifies nationwide operations, neutralises terrorists, foils oil theft, rescues dozens

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) says it has intensified military operations across all theatres, recording significant breakthroughs against terrorists, bandits, oil thieves and other criminal elements in the week ending 28 November 2025.   Reaffirming its commitment to national security, the military assured citizens that ongoing operations are being conducted with professionalism, respect for human rights, and close collaboration with other security agencies to restore peace nationwide.   Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja,in a release on the weekly operational update, said troops across the North…