MNJTF eliminates 22 ISWAP terrorists, recover arms in Lake Chad
By Hamza Suleiman The Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed about 22 Boko Haram/Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) […]
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Super Tucano Aircraft Destroy ISWAP Armoury, Training Bases in Lake Chad
The latest acquired Super Tucano aircraft of the Nigerian military has destroyed the armoury and training bases of ISWAP terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin. […]
Multinational Joint Task Force pledges renewed synergy in fight against insurgency
By Chimezie Godfrey The Force Commander , Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has pledged renewed synergy in fight against […]
Another 1,199 terrorists surrender to troops, 71 bandits neutralized – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey Another 1,199 terrorists have surrendered to troops as the military sustains onslaught against criminals across troubled zones of the country says Defence […]
Revealed: ISWAP reprisal attack on Boko Haram Camp leaves 87 terrorists dead
Five days after a group of terrorists affiliated to Boko Haram eliminated 24 Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP fighters, at Mandra and Gaba […]
Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
MNJTF commander assures of Nigeria’s continuous commitment to regional security
The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, says Nigeria will continue to cooperate with her neighbours, to mitigate regional security challenges. […]
Buhari lauds America’s support for Nigeria on fight against terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari says the support by the United States of America has made a great difference in Nigeria’s efforts to stamp out terrorism within […]
Kano’s new Naval Base, By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
It must certainly be a major surprise, to those who don’t know very much about Kano, that the Nigerian Navy wants to establish a naval […]
Governor of Diffa region commends MNJTF efforts against insurgency
The Force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has concluded his maiden familiarisation/operational tour of the four sectors in the MNJTF with the […]
Diffa Gov hails MNJTF on fight against insurgency
The Governor of Diffa Region in Niger Republic, Issa Lamine, has commended the effort of the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), at […]
Again, MNJTF forces neutralise scores of terrorists in Lake Chad region
The troops of Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Sector 4 Diffa in Niger Republic “displayed uncommon acts of gallantry and bravery when their location was attacked.” […]
MNJTF moves to clear remnants of terrorists from Lake Chad region – Commander
Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, the Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has urged troops to prepare for clearance of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists […]
Maj Gen Ibrahim takes over Command of MNJTF
In a colourful and well attended Handing and Taking over Ceremony, the newly appointed Force Commander (FC) Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General […]
Ibrahim takes over command of MNJTF
The newly appointed Force Commander, Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, has on taken over the command of the force from erstwhile […]
24 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Chad
At least 24 Chadian army soldiers were killed on the night of Aug. 4 to 5 during an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists in […]
UNDP launches report on impact of conflict on development in North East
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday launched a research report that assessed the impact of conflict on development in North-East Nigeria. Launching the […]
Terrorism: We’ll not rest until peace is fully restored, IDPs returned – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens of Federal Government’s presence in fighting terrorism to the end and ensuring that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are fully […]
Insurgency: Yahaya urges army to keep close watch on Gombe
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has urged the Nigerian Army to keep close watch on the state to contain the activities of criminals, and […]
UPDATE: Military debunks rumours of mass retirement
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, has dispelled reports of looming mass retirement of officers in the military.According the DHQ, no retirement has been […]
Nigeria supports calls for direct election for ECOWAS Parliamentarians
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that Nigeria was in support of the calls for an electoral arrangement that will provide direct election for representations […]
Buhari appoints Kingibe as Special Envoy on Chad, Lake Chad Basin Region
President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Ambassador Babagana Kingibe,as his Special Envoy with Cabinet Rank Status, to Chad and the Lake Chad Basin […]
Why stability of Libya matters to us – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says a stable or unstable Libya has implications for countries in the Lake Chad Basin area, including Nigeria. Mr Femi Adesina, the […]
Buhari, Macron agree to cooperate on fight against insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have committed their two nations to working together to fight insecurity bedeviling the Lake Chad basin […]
Post-COVID-19 Pandemic, Nigeria and France Must Seize the Chance to Strengthen Military and Economic Ties
By Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from the impact of […]