The Defence Headquarters says troops of Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe and others have destroyed 50 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta in the last two weeks.
Mogadishu Battalion wins NDA inter-battalion shooting competition
Mogadishu Battalion has won the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Cadets Brigade inter-battalion shooting competition.
Troops neutralise bandits, apprehend notorious kidnappers, robbers — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of OPERATION SAFE HAVEN have sustained offensive against criminal elements and ensured a hitch-free and peaceful Sallah celebration within their area of responsibility.
June 12: Defence minister salutes Nigerians, military
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has commended Nigerians and the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the nation’s 23 years of unbroken democratic governance.
INEC to partner NAF in delivery of election materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is seeking to partner the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for the airlift of electoral materials and personnel in preparation for Nigeria’s general elections, scheduled for February 2023.
Security: DHQ moves to harmonise operations
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor on Monday, inaugurated the maiden Joint Operations Planning Exercise (JOPEX) for the war colleges of Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force in Abuja.
DHQ honours late Abu-Ali posthumously for gallantry
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday night, honoured the late Lt.-Col. Abuh Ali, who died while fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North East on Nov. 4, 2016 for gallantry and professionalism.
Military faults radio station broadcast on dismissed soldiers’ complaints
The Defence Headquarters has faulted Human Rights Radio for allowing live broadcast of aggrieved former military personnel who complained against various disciplinary actions taken against them by their respective services. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, in a statement on Thursday, said the videos of the broadcast were also viral on social media.
CDS tasks traditional rulers on peace building
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has advised traditional rulers in Plateau State to promote peaceful co-existence in their domains.
Military did not fire on cargo boat on Bonny River – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports that the military helicopters fired at a cargo boat conveying people and food stuff from Port Harcourt to Bonny.