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Egypt Unveils “The Octagon” Mega Military HQ Larger Than U.S. Pentagon, AI-Powered C4ISR Fortress Reshapes Middle East Power Balance

Global UpfrontJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Egypt’s inauguration of “The Octagon” strategic command headquarters on July 4, 2026 represents one of the most consequential military infrastructure developments in the Middle East

General Rabe’s Death Demands Answers

Global UpfrontJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Late General Rabe Abubakar and wife in captivity

Yes To Joint Operations, But…

Global UpfrontMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Daily Trust Editorial, Monday May 25, 2026 On May 16, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces executed a major joint operation

Defence Headquarters: Why Protesting Retired Soldiers Are Not Entitled To Their Demands, Says They Are Wrong

Global UpfrontSep 4, 2025September 4, 20250

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday said retired soldiers who have been protesting in Abuja over their pensions are wrong and are not

Nigeria: Military Killed 10,937 Terrorists in 2024, Arrested 12,538 – DHQ

Global UpfrontDec 31, 2024December 31, 20240

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Tuesday said that its troops killed a total of 10,937 terrorists in 2024 in various theatres of operation

Alleged Mistaken Bombing: Secondary Explosion, Not Airstrikes Killed Sokoto Villagers – DHQ

Global UpfrontDec 27, 2024December 27, 20240

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday spoke on the deaths of 10 villagers in Sokoto State allegedly linked to airstrikes by jets of the Nigerian

There’s No Foreign Military Base In Nigeria, Says Defence Headquarters

Global UpfrontDec 16, 2024December 16, 20240

Defence Headquarters (DHQ), the principal headquarters of Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), on Monday declared that there is no foreign military base located in any

JTF South East Operation UDO KA Commander General Dada Speaks On IPOB, Propaganda And Cyber Warfare

Global UpfrontDec 11, 2024December 11, 20240

The increase tempo of military operations in both Kinetic and non-kinetic has led to operational achievements of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO

Military Invites Amnesty International To “Substantiate” Details Of Over 10,000 Deaths In Detention Claim

Global UpfrontDec 7, 2024December 7, 20240

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, the coordinating headquarters of the three Services – Army, Navy and Air Force, says it has invited the international human rights group,

DHQ: Troops Eliminate 8,034 Terrorists, Arrest 11,623, Rescue 6376 Hostages

Global UpfrontDec 5, 2024December 5, 20240

Defence Headquarters on Thursday said the Nigerian military have eliminated 8,034 terrorists in various military operations in the country since January this year. Director of