117 repentant terrorists complete rehabilitation programme in Borno
A total of 117 repentant insurgents from Borno State have completed a federal rehabilitation programme under Operation Safe Corridor, marking another step in Nigeria’s deradicalisation efforts. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre where officials discussed plans for their reintegration into society. According to military authorities, the participants […]
Troops neutralise over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops neutralised more than 30 terrorists during military operations carried out across different parts of the country within one week. The operations, according to the military, were part of ongoing efforts to improve security and protect communities affected by insurgency and banditry. In addition to the security […]
Coup Plot: Tinubu not joking, what you sow you reap – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reacted strongly to reports of an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that those involved will face the consequences of their actions. Igbokwe’s comments followed the release of a list of 16 officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces indicted by a […]
Alleged Coup: Military ends investigation, indicts officers of plot to overthrow Tinubu’s govt
The Defence Headquarters has announced the conclusion of its investigation into sixteen military officers arrested in October 2025 over alleged acts of indiscipline, including claims of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. The probe, carried out by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, followed weeks of internal reviews into activities said to be against military […]
Things to know about new Chief of Defense Staff, Olufemi Oluyede
President Bola Tinubu has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa. The announcement was made through a statement by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, on Friday in Abuja. The appointment is part of the government’s ongoing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s […]
Kaduna proud of ex-CDS Musa – Shehu Sani reacts to Tinubu’s sack of service chiefs
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the recent shake-up in Nigeria’s security leadership, following President Bola Tinubu’s dismissal of Service Chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. Sani praised Musa’s contributions and stated that the people of Kaduna State remain proud of his achievements during his tenure. In a […]
Tinubu sacks CDS Musa, replaces him with Oluyede
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture. The changes were announced on Friday through a statement issued by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, in Abuja. According to the statement, General […]
Military Declares War On New Terror Group ‘Wulowulo’
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to eliminate all terrorist groups operating within Nigeria, including the newly identified sect known as Wulowulo, reportedly active in Nasarawa State. The military made this declaration following concerns raised by Governor Abdullahi Sule, who described the group as a splinter faction of Boko Haram attempting to infiltrate the North-Central […]
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, neutralise two terrorists
Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, neutralizing two insurgents in the process. The terrorists had attempted to invade a military location in the early hours of Sunday, but the soldiers responded swiftly, engaging them in a fierce gun battle that lasted […]
Terrorists are recycling old attack videos to spread propaganda – DHQ
The Nigerian military has dismissed a viral video that claims to show a recent terrorist attack on soldiers in Marte, Borno State. According to the Defence Headquarters, the video is an old clip being reused to confuse people and lower trust in the Armed Forces. Major General Markus Kangye, who leads Defence Media Operations, said […]