“Military is happy and better under democracy,” DHQ tells those calling for coup in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated unequivocally that the military is happy and better under democracy, and that there are no plans for a coup in Nigeria.

COAS Lagbaja re-affirms pledge to overcome nation’s security challenges

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that the achievements of the Nigerian Army would be consolidated towards overcoming the complex security challenges confronting the nation.

Army Council promotes 122 Brigadier-Generals, Major Generals

The Army Council on Thursday approved the promotion of 122 officers to the ranks of Brigadier Generals and Major Generals.  

The council after its sitting in Abuja, ratified the promotion of 70 Colonels to the ranks of Brigadier General and  52 Brigadier Generals to the ranks of Major Generals.

Investigate report of forced abortions- UN Secretary-General tells Nigerian government

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called on the Nigerian government to investigate allegations of systemic and coerced abortions reportedly perpetrated by the Nigerian army, U.N spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

Nigerian Army says Terrorists, Cultists plan heavy attack on Lagos

The Nigerian Army said there a an attempted by fleeing bandits to attack Lagos and take over the economic nerve centre of the country.

Nigerian Military to reintegrate 603 repentant Boko Haram fighters into communities in July

The Defence Headquarters has said that a total of 603 repentant Boko Haram fighters are set to be reintegrated into their communities in July having completed the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme.

REVEALED!!! Milestone as 188 terrorists, 411 bandits killed by the Army in May

Nigeria - It is understood that no fewer than 188 members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror groups and 411 bandits have been killed by troops in the last one month, The Nation is reporting.

As coronavirus hits Nigerian Army and Police, massive testing commences in Lagos

There is an ongoing massive coronavirus testing in the Nigerian military and the Police in Lagos State.

Nemesis again as Nigerian Military eliminates 27 bandits along Katsina/Zamfara border

The Air Component of ‘Operation Hadarin Daji’ has eliminated 27 bandits and destroyed some of their dwellings, along the Nahuta-Doumborou Corridor on the border between Katsina and Zamfara States.

Report says over 33 Boko Haram targets have been attacked as NAF flies 1,700 hours

Nigeria - The Forefront Media Org has learnt that over 33 Boko Haram targets have been attacked by the air component of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with about 1,700 flight hours recorded in the past four months, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said.

Nemesis as Nigerian Army kill second most wanted criminal in Benue State (PHOTO)

Report says men of Operation Whirl Stroke ( OPWS) have killed the second most wanted criminal gang leader, Terungwa Igbagwa,  popular called Orjondo in Zakibiam Town , headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State .

Shake up in Nigerian Army as General leading Boko Haram war redeployed

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has approved the immediate redeployment of nine senior officers to new formations nationwide.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Sagir Musa, army spokesman, said the posting was a routine exercise to improve the system for greater efficiency.

Nigerian Army is yet to defeat Boko Haram because we don't have helicopters - Theatre Commander

The Theatre Commander of Nigerian army’s Operation Lafiya Dole, Olusegun Adeniyi has blamed their inability to conclude the fight against Boko Haram on lack of an “army aviation”. 

Oh dear! 22 soldiers including a Major, declared wanted for running from Boko Haram (FULL LIST)

The Nigerian Army has declared 22 soldiers wanted for running from Boko Haram during an attack on September 29 at Gubio, a community in Borno State now partly controlled by insurgents.

Nigerian Army dismisses three soldiers, hands them over to the police

Three soldiers arrested by a joint patrol team alongside 22 other members of a kidnapping gang at a building in the outskirts of Maiduguri in the early hours of Sunday September 22, have been dismissed by the Nigerian army and handed over to the Nigerian police. 

No more technically defeated? Nigerian Army reveals new strategies to counter of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State

The Nigerian Army says it has deployed new strategies to counter resurgence of Boko Haram insurgents’ attacks in some communities in Borno.

KABOOM!!! TARABA OFFICERS KILLINGS: Military panel begins investigation into Wadume’s confession, invites police

Nigeria - The Joint Investigative Panel set up by the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, to probe the killing of three police in Ibi, Taraba State, has opened an investigation into the video showing arrested kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, indicting soldiers over his escape.

Taraba Killings: Nigerian Army warns; Don’t pit police against us

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has appealed to Nigerians to refrain from comments and actions that could pit the police against the army.

At lest a positive news as Nigerian Army uncovers gun factory in Benue State, arrests manufacturer and 9 others

Operatives of the joint military intervention force, code-named Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have uncovered another firearms manufacturing plant in Benue State. 

Kaboom! Senior military officer allegedly benefiting from Taraba kidnapper's largesse, allegedly ordered hit on policemen killed by soldiers

Nigeria - A senior military officer allegedly benefitting from Taraba kidnapper Hamisu Wadume's largesse, has been accused of ordering the hit on the policemen killed by soldiers.