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Citing credibility concerns, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday rebuffed suggestions that Nigeria has climbed to sixth place in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), marking an increase in its terrorism impact ranking from eighth place in the past two years.
28 Jan
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of the alleged arrest of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji by troops of Operation Fasan Yanma, stating that the claims are false. Recall that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the weekend disclosed that notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, has declared that he is ready to…
17 Jan
The Defence Headquarters yesterday attributed the recent upsurge in terrorist activities in the North-East to the influx of foreign fighters reinforcing local terror groups.
7 Dec
The Defence Headquarters has extended an open invitation to Amnesty International following allegations it made that 10,000 civilians died in military detention camps. According to the spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, the attention of the Defence Headquarters was drawn to "some spurious allegations" made by Amnesty International during a press…
26 Oct
The Defense Headquarters says a Naval personnel deployed at FOB Dansadua for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in questionable circumstances opened fire sporadically and killed a colleague. The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Friday, said the incident happened on Friday at about 0312hrs in Dansadau area of Katsina State. Buba said…
24 May 2024
Troops on the frontline have decimated no fewer than 253 terrorists, arresting 172 and setting free 206 kidnap victims in one week, the defence headquarters has revealed. They also disclosed that 15 suspects have been nabbed for alleged oil theft. Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure noted that…
9 May 2024
The Defence Headquarters has received dozens of new Armoured Personnel Career, popularly called APC to aid their fight against banditry and terrorism. The Defence Headquarters noted that the fight against insecurity has received a boost with the delivery of an improved version of the Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to fight insecurity in the country. In…
19 Apr 2024
The marginal lessening of tension in the country over the past few weeks is a clear indication that the government is secure when it meets, reasonably, its mandate to secure the people and ensure their welfare.
12 Apr 2024
The board of inquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Council of Delta, met with stakeholders on Wednesday in Warri at about 5:00 p.m.
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The Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Owerri, Udoka Prince Chinaka, has called for external support toward enhancing the general welfare of inmates in the facility. He stressed the need for well-spirited individuals and organizations to continually partner with the government in efforts that would guarantee adequate welfare and a conducive environment for…
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully rescued three kidnapped individuals less than 24 hours after their abduction along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Ibeju-Lekki. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Umezulike Joseph, Eze Theodorah, and Rosemary Ogwulu, were abducted on March 7, 2025. The sources said that upon receiving the distress…
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For allegedly defying the order of the Zamfara Government on the ban of political gatherings in the state, a group under the umbrella of Neutral Minds for Nigeria's Political Growth and Development (NMNPGD) has called on the government to arrest an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Sani Shinkafi, for defying the state order that prohibits…
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The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University. President Bola Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, acknowledging TASUED as a valuable educational asset. The Ogun State Government had invited the Federal Government to take over the institution, which was previously state-owned. In…
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The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has expressed his disappointment and frustration after an orphanage home in Rivers State, owned and funded by the state government, rejected a young girl abandoned at his gate. The clergyman took to his social media handle to express his disappointment, saying the father…
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The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the brutal killing of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state. Though no reason has been offered for his killing, the police image maker, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated yesterday that the deceased was shot dead on Saturday at…
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The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has defended its decision to outsource aspects of its accreditation process, following strong opposition from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). In a statement issued on Sunday, NBTE’s Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar, clarified that the outsourcing would be limited to physical accreditation exercises and only…
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In a historic election held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are, has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the Union of West African Rugby Federations. This landmark gathering brought together rugby union presidents from across West Africa, including Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso,…
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Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have achieved significant successes in their crackdown on oil theft and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region (NDR). A series of joint operations conducted with other security agencies from February 3-9, 2025, resulted in the deactivation of 31 illegal refining sites, the arrest of 29 suspected oil…
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The Holy Child College Old Girls Association (HCCOGA) has announced the launch of an N800 million fundraising campaign as part of the school’s 80th-anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to support key projects, including the purchase of tablets and digitalisation of its mentoring curriculum workbooks in the school’s leadership empowerment program, establishing a coding and robotics…