Major General Adekunle Ariyibi of Nigeria's Defence Headquarters reveals Boko Haram and ISWAP’s continued foreign funding. He links their operations, including advanced weaponry and drones, to external backing. Following claims by US Congressman Scott Perry, Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator...
The Nigerian military has intensified its anti-banditry campaign, killing two top commanders in Bello Turji’s camp. General Christopher Musa confirmed the operation, which has left Turji scrambling for an escape. Troops continue their offensive in Zamfara, dismantling terrorist hideouts and...
Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Malam-Fatori, Borno, killing a battalion commander and 19 soldiers. The assault follows similar attacks in Borno, including the killing of 20 fishermen in Bama. The ongoing insurgency demands urgent action from the Nigerian government and military...
On January 23, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched a groundbreaking ceremony for a new defense complex in Abuja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The new complex, named after the President, aims to provide a...
Boko Haram terrorists ambushed Nigerian military troops in Baga, Borno State, while they were attempting to recover the bodies of 40 civilians killed by the insurgents. Several soldiers and civilians have gone missing, and casualties remain unconfirmed. The attack follows a deadly incident in...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) denied reports of civilian casualties following an airstrike in Zamfara State on January 10. The NAF stated that the operation was based on credible intelligence, targeting bandits, and denied that civilians were mistakenly killed. This comes amid growing concerns...
The Nigerian military confirmed the death of six soldiers and the elimination of 34 terrorists in Borno State on January 4, 2025. The terrorists attacked a Forward Operating Base, retaliating for the killing of their commander. The military foiled the attack with timely reinforcements and air...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologized to families of civilians killed in an accidental airstrike in Sokoto State on December 25, 2024. The attack targeted a terrorist group but resulted in civilian casualties. Shettima assured support for military operations and the government’s...
The Nigerian military has warned of an uptick in terrorist recruitment drives, especially by ISWAP, targeting youth on social media. Ongoing military operations have neutralized over 70 insurgents and prevented major oil thefts. Security forces emphasize continued offensives to dismantle terror...
The Nigerian military has challenged ex-militant leader Asari Dokubo to a battlefield confrontation after he claimed he could shoot down military helicopters. Major General Edward Buba dismissed Dokubo’s statements as "laughable" and emphasized the military's focus on combating terrorism...
Gunmen, dressed as soldiers, stormed Abuja's Dawaki community, abducting at least 20 people in a daring evening attack. Witnesses described chaos as armed assailants overwhelmed the neighborhood. Despite a swift security response, the bandits escaped, sparking criticism online of military...
Officer Cadet Owowoh Oluchukwu has etched her name in history books, becoming the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, United Kingdom.
At just 24 years old, Oluchukwu joined 134 fellow officer cadets in London for the Sovereign’s...
In a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, announced the Nigerian Defence Headquarters' endorsement of the trending 2024 slogan, urging Nigerians to say "No gree for terrorists." Encouraging citizens to be vigilant and report any...
In a demonstration of solidarity and compassion, the Northern Governors Forum, led by Chairman Muhammad Yahaya, announced a collective donation of N180 million to victims affected by the accidental bombing in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna.
During their inaugural meeting at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim...
In a stark contradiction, the Nigerian Military acknowledges a tragic mistake, admitting to bombing innocent Tudun Birin villagers during their maluud festivity in Kaduna. Yet, as Twitter erupts in outrage over the lack of remorse, the military's official page paradoxically celebrates their...
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed military authorities to immediately begin the payment of all entitlements of soldiers killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
The order by the President is coming on the heels of revelation by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume...
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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, on Friday warned those turning blind eye to the mounting security challenges in the country not to take the patience of the military for granted.
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