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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…
30 Oct
The Defence Headquarters has denied allegations that bandits have taken over an army training facility in Kontagora, Niger State. The Niger State House of Assembly had raised an alarm over the occupation of Nigeria’s largest military training camp in Kontagora Local Government Area by bandits. The lawmakers said the bandits’ activities have displaced 23 communities…
28 Oct
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that a trigger-happy naval rating who opened fire on troops of Operation Fansan Yamman and killed one personnel in the process, will face military court martial. A statement by Director Defence Media Operation, Major General Edward Buba, said the administrative procedure for notifying the family of the deceased has…
11 Oct
In a fresh crackdown against economic saboteurs, Nigerian troops have seized 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and dismantled 65 illegal refining sites in a major operation aimed at combating oil theft and securing the country’s natural resources. The ongoing crackdown, which is part of the military's efforts to curb oil-related crimes, was announced during…
10 Oct
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday dared former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, to come to the battlefield and see what the military is capable of. The DHQ warned him to desist from provoking the armed forces with his comments on the internet. Dokubo had, on October 5, threatened to shoot down a military helicopter hovering…
2 Oct
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said Seaman Abbas Haruna has been dismissed from the Nigerian Navy for professional misconduct by destroying service property, resisting arrest, and disobeying particulars. The Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau announced his dismissal on Wednesday in Abuja at a briefing. He said the Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna with service number…
16 Sep
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered an investigation into a viral video alleging the prolonged and unjust detention of Abbas Haruna, a Seaman, rating reportedly incarcerated for six years. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Brig. General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ emphasized its commitment to justice, fairness, and the…
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