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The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that the Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. Speaking at a bi-weekly briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, clarified that the MNJTF remains a critical regional…
28 Feb
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the armed forces on internal operations neutralised 217 terrorists and apprehended 574 others in February. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-.Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a statement on the operations of the armed forces across the country on Friday in Abuja. Kangye also revealed that a…
28 Feb
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it recovered over 1.79 million litres of stolen crude oil and dismantled 156 illegal refining sites in an intensified crackdown on oil theft and illegal refining activities. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Marku Kangye, in a statement, noted that the military conducted extensive counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations…
23 Jan
The Nigerian military on Wednesday confirmed the death of Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to bandit leader, Bello Turji. The defence headquarters, in a statement by the outgoing Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, confirmed that Kanawa was killed by the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma. Buba also disclosed that the troops…
10 Jan
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last one week, neutralised 109 terrorists, apprehended 81 suspects and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages across theatres of operation in the country. During the week under review, troops neutralised 109 and arrested 81 persons. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations,…
27 Dec
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning to communities and individuals who harbour terrorists, saying such actions will
16 Dec
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said that there is no single foreign military base in the country. This is in response to wide speculations that a foreign military base is domiciled in Nigeria. Spokesman of the Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday, urged the public to disregard the…
22 Nov
From his haven in Finland, Simon Ekpa’s fiery agitation paralysed South-East Nigeria, inciting violence and economic ruin.
21 Nov
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as ‘cheap blackmail’ the allegations by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) that the Nigerian Navy was frustrating the fight against crude oil theft. The Chairman of TSSNL, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, made the allegation while hosting the National Leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday. Reacting…
21 Nov
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops have killed a notorious terrorist commander named Munzur Ya Audu in North East and 114 others through well executed operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja.…
7 Nov
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared nine additional terrorists wanted, in connection with the rise of a new terror group in Nigeria. The newly identified terrorists include Abu Khadijah, Abdurrahman, Dadi Gumba (also known as Abu Muhammed), Usman Kanin Shehu, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Ibrahim Suyeka, BA Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse. Unlike previous announcements, no…
31 Oct
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said that the release of abducted Doctor and a teenage child who spent over 10 months in kidnappers den is indicative of overtures by terrorists leaders and their foot soldiers to surrender to troops. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure also noted…
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Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Dominic, has showered praise on her colleague, Nancy Isime, for her character and values, saying the people who raised her did a fantastic job. Rita made the remark on her X page (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of Monday, April 7, 2024. According to the 49-year-old screen icon, Nancy…
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Depositors of N5m and above in the revoked Heritage Bank have sent a save-our-souls plea to President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide immediate bailout funds to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to ensure the swift and full reimbursement of all depositors affected by the liquidation of…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others…
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Veteran actor Ramsey Nouah has said he is still very much relevant in romantic movie roles and has not been pushed aside by younger Nollywood actors. The 54-year-old film star made this statement on Sunday, April 6, 2024, during a live conversation with content creator Enioluwa Adeoluwa at the premiere of Radio Voice in Lagos.…
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There has been confusion among Nigerians over the implications of Saudi Arabia's recent visa restrictions as some expressed fear that the new policy may affect participation in the 2025 Hajj. The Saudi government, in a notice widely circulated by Gulf-based media, announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance to nationals from 14 countries, including…
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Nollywood actor and action star, Sylvester Madu, has denied claims that he sells okrika (second-hand clothes), two years after he was seen in a viral video displaying clothes on the floor in a market. The 50-year-old actor, also known by fans as Shina Rambo, made this clarification during a recent interview with media personality Patience…
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Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has asked the Federal Government to fish out the culprits involved in the sporadic attacks and barbaric killing of innocent people in Benue and Plateau states and other states of the federation. He said the Federal Government owes the Nigerian people a duty to fish out the culprits…
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The pan-Yoruba political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to collaborate with state governors to confront security challenges plaguing the country. Afenifere also called on the Federal Government and security agencies to redesign the security architecture so that those in charge of security would identify the causes of…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the government and civil society to work together to bring down the high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality in the country. WHO Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Molumbo, who made the call during a walk to mark World Health Day in Abuja, described as…
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In a renewed effort to strengthen Nigeria's response to violent extremism, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has declared open a pre-review workshop for the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja. Represented by his Senior Special Assistant, Idayat…