Abuja: The Defence Headquarters reports that troops under Operation Delta Safe dismantled 53 illegal refining sites and apprehended 81 suspected oil thieves and criminals during intensified operations across the Niger …
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TheDiggerNews Abuja: The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into 16 officers accused of indiscipline and service breaches, with several now set to face trial before military panels …
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Security and Defence
DHQ: Troops Crush Terror Cells, Arrest 100 Suspects in Sweeping Nationwide Operations
Abuja: In a week of coordinated offensives across Nigeria, military forces neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended more than 100 suspects, and freed at least 29 kidnapped victims — underscoring the …
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‘Armed Forces Remembrance Day’ now ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day’ — DHQ
Abuja: The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has officially renamed the Jan. 15 observance as “Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day”, replacing the former “Armed Forces Remembrance Day.” The Director …
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Abuja: The Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded major operational breakthroughs in 2025, neutralising several high-profile terrorist commanders and thousands of insurgents across the country, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced. …
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Abuja: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has restated the Armed Forces’ commitment to prioritising troop welfare, …
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Security and Defence
Troops Crush Terrorists, Rescue 80 Victims in 7 Days — DHQ
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja: The Defence Headquarters says troops have neutralised scores of terrorists and rescued more than 80 abducted victims between Dec. 3 and Dec. 12, across theatres of operation. The Director …
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Abuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued no fewer than 318 kidnapped victims and eliminated scores of terrorists across theatres of operation in November. The Director, Defence Media Operations, …
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Security and Defence
DHQ Clarifies Jibia Border Misunderstanding, Strengthens Nigeria–Niger Security Coordination
Abuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday clarified the circumstances surrounding a border incident involving local vigilantes and Nigerien troops at Mazanya Village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina …
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Security and Defence
DHQ Probes Alleged Troop Withdrawal ahead of Kebbi School Abduction
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has opened an investigation into claims that troops were withdrawn shortly before terrorists abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi. …
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