ISWAP sabotages military operations with landmines
In an attempt to frustrate the advancing of ground troops, terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, have devised a new method […]
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Governors donate N20m to families of victims of Goronyo Market massacre
Governors in the Northeast Governor’s Forum on Saturday in Sokoto donated N20 million to support families of victims of the Oct. 17 massacre at Goronyo […]
Insecurity: Tambuwal reiterates support for Nigerian Army
… urges COAS to review operations in Northwest By Chimezie Godfrey The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has reaffirmed his commitment to support the […]
Army chief of standards advocates re-naming humanitarian affairs ministry
Maj.-Gen. James Ataguba, the Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Nigerian Army, has advised the Federal Government to consider renaming the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs […]
13,243 terrorists with families surrender in North East – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says 13,243 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops in the North East. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, […]
El-Rufai praises Zazzau Emir as monarch celebrates anniversary
Governor Nasir El Rufai has said that the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli has demonstrated remarkable candour and deep passion for the safety […]
Insurgency: Theatre Commander tasks War College to design effective operations plan
The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged participants of Army War College to come up […]
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 […]
Troops eliminate 391 bandits, arrest scores in N/W, NC
The Defence Headquarters says troops eliminated no fewer than 391 bandits and arrested about 60 including bandits’ informants and collaborators in various operations across North […]
Declare bandits terrorists, Senate tells FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists in order to wage total war against them including bombing […]
Grant Igboho, Kanu, others clemency, Ajulo begs President Buhari
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a renowned Constitutional Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist, on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to extend forgiveness to agitators, repentant terrorists and […]
Developing foresight in the battle against terrorists and bandits, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Indications are that the offensive against the bandits in Zamfara State is making some progress. Hundreds of them have been killed through aerial bombardments and […]
Armed Conflict: CISLAC, CIVIC seek govt’s assent to legislation on protection of civilians
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre CISLAC in collaboration with the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) has urged the government to […]
Military disowns alleged pictures, Videos of mass burial in Zamfara
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters, Abuja says trending pictures and videos of dumping into mass grave of persons alleged to have been killed in […]
Nigerian Navy relocates Logistics College, Armament School, others to hinterland
In its effort to decongest its presence in Lagos and other maritime environments, the Nigerian Navy Board has approved the establishment and relocation of non-military […]
On Monguno, critics and roles of ONSA, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi
Though the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has enormous powers on security based on its mandates, the occupier of the office does not […]
Building Social Cohesion: It’s Ineluctable, the Nigerians are emerging, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Yesterday, the African Polling Institute organised a spirit raising event in Abuja focused on a debate social cohesion in Nigeria. The topic would normally generate […]
Insurgency: CDS commends citizens’ support, allays fear on surrendered insurgents
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has commended the citizens of the north-eastern part of the country for their genuine support for […]
Kaduna Govt. postpones resumption of schools over insecurity
Kaduna State Government on Friday postponed resumption dates of both Primary and Secondary schools in the state, earlier scheduled to resume academic activities Aug. 9. […]
Military operations delay school resumption, slow infrastructure projects -Officials
Kaduna State Government says it has agreed to delay the resumption of schools just as infrastructure projects in high risk areas will be put on […]
Troops impound boats, recover stolen products – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe, have impounded boats, recovered stolen petroleum products and destroyed illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta […]
Military decimates bandits, restores peace in communities in North
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has said that peace has been restored in communities in North West zone of the country as troops […]
COAS visits AFCSC department of Land Warfare
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has visited the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Department of Land Warfare […]
Insurgency: NA seeks divine intervention — Ezeugwu
The Nigerian Army says it will continue to seek divine intervention in the ongoing fight against insurgency, banditry and kidnapping. Maj.-Gen. Victor Ezeugwu, the Acting […]
Nigerian Army replies Gumi, denies colluding with bandits
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army has described as false, the allegation by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, that its personnel are collaborating with bandits who […]