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Nigeria: Troops Deal Terrorists Deadly Blow, Neutralize 127 Terrorists, Arrest 43

Global UpfrontMar 20, 2025March 20, 20250

In a major boost to the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the country, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has dealt a devastating blow to terrorist

Defence Headquarters Clarifies Nigeria’s 2025 Global Terrorism Index 6th Ranking Report

Global UpfrontMar 7, 2025March 7, 20250

Defence Headquarters on Thursday clarified Nigeria’s 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) sixth ranking among most terrorized nations, saying that the report from the Armed Forces

Tinubu’s Deadline To End Insecurity

Global UpfrontMar 5, 2025March 5, 20250

Vanguard Editorial of Wednesday March 5, 2025 President Bola Tinubu’s December 2025 deadline for the armed forces to end insecurity in Nigeria is a fresh

Insecurity: Troops Kill 217 Terrorists, Arrest 696, Rescue 320 Hostages, Says DHQ

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2025February 28, 20250

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in conjunction with other security agencies operating in the various theaters of operations against terrorists neutralised a total of

Nigeria: Military Has No Excuse Not to Defeat Terrorism, Banditry, Crude Oil Theft, Other Threats – Admiral Ogalla

Global UpfrontFeb 9, 2025February 9, 20250

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has stated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has no excuse not to defeat terrorism,

CDS Holds Joint Task Force Commanders Conference As Tinubu Directs Harmonisation Of Military, Security, Intelligence Assets To End Insecurity

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2025February 6, 20250

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday held a Joint Task Force Commanders Conference at Defence Headquarters in Abuja with President Bola

Nigeria: With Court Of Appeal Ruling, We’ll Now Crush IPOB/ESN – Military

Global UpfrontFeb 1, 2025February 1, 20250

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Friday said the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB-ESN) as a

Gov Lawal Inspects Seized Arms Cache From Niger Republic, Lauds DSS

Global UpfrontJan 29, 2025January 29, 20250

Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Dauda Lawal on Tuesday night commended the inter-agency collaboration between the Department of State Services (DSS) and Armed Forces of Nigeria

Counter-Terrorism: Limitations Of ‘All-of-Society Approach’ In A Divided Society

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2025January 27, 20250

By Chidi Omeje The ‘All-of-Society Approach, a strategy that emphasizes collective action and collaboration in addressing security challenges, has been touted as a panacea for

President Commissions Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks In Abuja, Lauds Heroics Of Nigerian Military

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2025January 23, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday commissioned a Nigerian Army barracks named after him, lauding the officers and men of Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN)