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EndBadGovernace Protests: Military Warns, Says We Won’t Allow You Destroy Nigeria

Global UpfrontJul 25, 2024July 25, 20240

Ahead of the planned nationwide protests over the current hardship and hunger in the country, the Nigerian military on Thursday warned the planners and participants

Troops Kill 197 Terrorists Last Week, Arrests 310, Says DHQ

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2024June 13, 20240

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) said on Thursday that its troops killed 197 terrorists in the last seven days, arrested 310 others and saved

DHQ: 715 Terrorists Eliminated in April, 146 Arrested, Links Illegal Mining To Terrorism, Dismiss IPOB As Defeated Group

Global UpfrontMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday said its operatives killed 715 terrorists in April, 2024 but lamented that illegal mining and foreign interests

Defence Minister Matawalle Commends Military For Renewed Onslaught On Terrorists in Northwest Nigeria, Says Their Days are Numbered

Global UpfrontApr 12, 2024April 12, 20240

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has commended the ongoing onslaught by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) targeted against terrorists especially

Military Kicks Off 3-day Mourning For Okuama Slain Soldiers, Flag Flies At Half-mast in All Military Locations

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2024March 18, 20240

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has kicked off a three day national mourning for the 16 soldiers killed by irate youths at Okuama, Ughelli

How Military Are Denied Timely Information on Kidnappings, Other Attacks, Says DHQ, As Troops Kill 213 Terrorists

Global UpfrontMar 15, 2024March 15, 20240

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have lamented that they are not usually informed in good time whenever terrorists and bandits attack communities or kidnap

Nigerian Troops Kill 286 Terrorists, Says Military Operations Alone Won’t End Terrorism, Insurgency, Banditry – DHQ

Global UpfrontFeb 22, 2024February 22, 20240

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has announced the killing of 286 terrorists in the last week, just as it cautioned that war against terrorists,

FG Restricts Use Of Camouflage Uniforms To Armed Forces, Says Police Allowed Usage Only During Joint Operations With Military – Defence Minister

Global UpfrontFeb 19, 2024February 19, 20240

Due to the present security situation in the country, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON has reaffirmed the ban

DHQ: Citizens Must Close Ranks With Military To Win War Against Terrorists, Says “It is Time to Stop The Bleeding in Order For Healing to Commence”

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2024February 8, 20240

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday urged Nigerians to forge together like the gallant troops in the frontlines fighting to achieve the goal of liquidating terrorists

Nigeria: Special Court Martial Ready To Try Soldiers Involved In Electoral Malpractices In Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Governorship Elections – CDS

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2023November 3, 20230

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on Thursday in Kogi State announced the establishment of a “standing Court Marshal to prosecute any military personnel