December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill 14 Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Victims - Official
"The highly motivated troops in coordinated offensives in Kaduna and Niger states cleared insurgents and violent extremists from several hideouts neutralising many and making… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 40 Terrorists, Apprehends 259 Others
The DHQ said the armed forces conducted synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves and hideouts in the last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Successes, Challenges of Military Operations Across Nigeria in 2023
Through various operations, the military and other security agencies have stepped up efforts to make Nigeria safer for all. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Retirement - Nigerian Army Honours 113 Generals
The senior officers comprising one full general, a lieutenant general, 67 major generals and 44 brigadier generals are those who retired or due for retirement within the year. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Monusco's Departure - DRC, UN Sign Withdrawal Plan
DRC makes a bold move towards being free of MONUSCO as the withdrawal plan takes centre stage this December. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Airstrike - Tudun Biri Leadership Distance Selves From Legal Suit Against Nigerian Government
Balarabe Garba, the village head, said no one in the community bears the name "Dalhatu Salihu". Read more »
December 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Notorious Terrorist, Followers in Air Strikes - NAF
The states that terrorists operated in are some of the states most affected by terrorism, locally called banditry. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 80 Terrorists, Apprehends 304 Others - DHQ
The DHQ said the military troops also arrested 152 suspected oil thieves in the last one week. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Will Support Nigerian Military in Application of Artificial Intelligence - Official
Mr Dean's brief visit to Nigeria is largely to deepen conversations around diplomatic efforts to increase stability and prevent conflict. Read more »
Nigeria: Amotekun Seeks Collaboration to Fight Crimes in Ondo Ahead Christmas
Amotekun assures residents of peaceful December and New Year festivities Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: Timeline of Airstrikes By Nigerian Military Which Led to Deaths of Civilians
"The victims of the strike were mostly children and women celebrating the Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) in the area." Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Kaduna Bombing, Mourns Victims
President Tinubu also directed swift and comprehensive medical attention for the surviving victims. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: At Least 31 Civilians Killed in Kaduna Military Airstrike
The Nigerian Air Force which is one of the security outfits carrying out air raids in the area has denied the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Igabi Military Drone Attack - Kaduna Governor Orders Investigation Into Incident
The State Government has dispatched top government officials to the area to assess the situation, reach out to the families of the victims Read more »
December 03, 2023
Sierra Leone: President Julius Bio Calls for Respect for Rule of Law After Failed Coup
"No matter the provocation, our response to the events of November 26 will be measured and determined along only one parameter - the rule of law, nothing more, nothing Less." Read more »
November 21, 2023
Malawi: U.S., Malawi Strengthen Military Ties
The collaboration between the US and Malawi started in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Nigerian Military Accuses Finland of Encouraging Separatist Leader
Mr Musa said the government must act because the utterances of Mr Ekpa are causing havoc in the South-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa Not Dead - DHQ
DHQ said the CDS has just returned from an official assignment outside the country. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Nigeria: How We Foiled Attack On Yobe Governor's Convoy - Military
The Yobe State governor was not in the convoy, but the Secretary to the State Government and some other top government officials were there when the convoy was ambushed by… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Defence Academy Produces Army's First Professor
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has conferred the title of a professor on Abubakar-Surajo Imam, a lieutenant-colonel and Head of Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Suspected Gunrunners, Kidnappers, Rescue Hostages in Plateau, Kaduna
The military said the arrests were made between October and November. It said 15 suspects were apprehended while committing various crimes. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 113 Terrorists, Nabs 300 Others - DHQ
DHQ says the troops also apprehended 25 perpetrators of oil theft, rescued 91 kidnapped hostages and recovered 129 assorted weapons and 717 assorted ammunition within one week. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Investigation Bureau Speaks On Aircraft Incident in Ibadan
"The aircraft, on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport crashed short of the runway," the statement said. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Terrorising Northwest Communities - Official
Kebbi in north-west Nigeria is one of the states affected by terrorism, locally called banditry. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Amnesty Programme Trains First Batch of Pilots, Aircraft Engineers
The successful engineers would now proceed on a 12-month on-the-job training after which they would be licensed and type rated. Read more »