Nigerian Army arrests notorious impostor parading himself as retired Major General
The Nigerian Army has arrested a man identified as Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf for allegedly impersonating a retired Major General. In a statement released on February 12, 2026, the Army said the suspect falsely claimed to be a senior retired officer, misleading members of the public and exploiting the reputation of the military. According to […]
Nigerian Army to overhaul training, strengthen special forces
The Nigerian Army has announced a major overhaul of its training programs to develop a more professional and agile force capable of tackling evolving security threats. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, revealed during the annual Army conference in Lagos that all training curricula across Army educational institutions will be updated starting next year […]
Nigerian military can’t defeat bandits, govt should negotiate – Gumi
Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that the Nigerian military alone cannot defeat bandits terrorizing communities across the country. He urged the government to consider negotiation as a viable strategy to end the ongoing insecurity. Gumi emphasized that purely military solutions have not brought lasting peace, pointing out that attacks on villages and […]
Shedding Of Innocent Blood Over – Defence Minister Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (Musa), has assured citizens that the days of innocent people being killed by violent groups are coming to an end. He said the government has increased military operations across troubled areas and is now seeing strong results. According to him, security forces are working day and night to […]
Gumi’s Son Graduates From NDA
Abdulrahaman Ahmad, the son of popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, has completed his training at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). The achievement marks a continuation of the family’s connection to the Nigerian military, as Sheikh Gumi himself once served in the army and rose to the rank of captain before retiring. The news of […]
Troops arrest NURTW members for allegedly smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno
Soldiers have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for allegedly helping terrorists by moving weapons and army uniforms in Borno State. The news was shared by Major General Markus Kangye, who is the Director of Defence Media Operations. He spoke about this during a media briefing on the military’s […]
Military kills over 100 terrorists, rescue 21 hostages — DHQ
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has shared big success in its fight against terrorism and oil theft. Between April 17 and 25, 2025, Nigerian troops killed over 100 terrorists, arrested 100 suspects, and rescued 21 people who were kidnapped. Major General Markus Kangye, who speaks for the Defence, shared this news on Friday. He said […]