DHQ releases names of slain Boko Haram Commanders
The Defence Headquarters has released the names of terrorist kingpins killed during different operations in the northern part of the country.
The DHQ noted that the terrorist…
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DHQ explains how Kuriga schoolchildren were rescued
The Defence Headquarters has announced the successful rescue operation of hostages abducted from the LEA School Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Director of Defence Media…
DHQ releases names, photos of soldiers killed in Delta attack
The identities of the Nigerian Army Commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed by attackers in Delta community have been revealed, The Punch reports.
The Punch said that the Defence…
Coup not possible in Nigeria, says Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the rumours of a possible coup d’etat in Nigeria, saying that the military has no intention of taking over the government.
The DHQ made this clarification in a statement issued, on Friday, by…
Crude oil theft: Destroying intercepted oil vessels lawful -Military
Sumaila Ogbaje
The Defence Headquarters says the destruction of rogue vessels used to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta is in line with the extant laws guiding military operations.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward…
Service chiefs’ seniors: Military orders generals to retire, gives Monday deadline
The Defence Headquarters has given top military officers who are seniors to the newly-appointed service chiefs till today (Monday) to voluntarily retire from service.
The order, which was contained in a memo dated June 26 and signed by…
Terrorists’ Commander, wife, arms suppliers arrested – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has arrested a terrorists’ Commander, his wife, four children and arms runners in the North East.
It also foiled plans by terrorists to disrupt the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.…
Defence hdqtrs Abuja gutted by fire
A section of the Defence Headquarters, in Abuja was, on Monday, gutted by fire.
The cause of the fire outbreak, which affected the second floor of the complex, was yet known as of the time this report was filed.
Director of Defence…
863 terrorists surrender as troops delete 44 others, recover trucks
Anthony Iwuoma
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in Abuja, says a combination of ground troops with the air component of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-east and Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North-east effectively deleted a 44…
Air Force chief, AM Maisaka assassinated
A former Director, Medical Training Operations, at the Defence headquarters, Air Vice Marshal M. M. Maisaka (rtd) has been assassinated.
Marshal Maisaka was gunned down by yet-to-be identified gunmen at his residence in Rigasa, Igabi…