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Nigeria: Military “Neutralize” 70 Terrorists, Apprehend 70 In Northern Nigeria, Rescue 131 Abductees, 2 Additional Chibok schoolgirls, Says DHQ

Global UpfrontMay 4, 2023May 4, 20230

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have in the last two weeks eliminated 30 terrorists and arrested 48 others

Nigerian Military To Become Force of Global Reckoning, Says Buhari

Global UpfrontMay 2, 2023May 2, 20230

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said the repositioning of the military through training, networking and equipping, will turn it into a force of global

Nigerian Military Recognise Tinubu As President-elect, Dismiss Calls For Interim National Govt

Global UpfrontApr 7, 2023April 7, 20230

The Nigerian military has dismissed calls for an Interim National Government (ING), saying those behind it are being “mischievous.” Describing such calls as unconstitutional, Defence

DHQ Says No Cause For Alarm As UN Painted Fighting Vehicles Part Of Nigeria’s Contingent Equipment Moving For Deployment To UNISFA Peacekeeping Mission

Global UpfrontApr 4, 2023April 4, 20230

The Defence Headquarters wishes to react to some social media video clips been circulated arising from the presence of some United Nations Peacekeeping fighting vehicles

1,506 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Surrendered To Military In 2 Weeks, Says Defence Headquarters

Global UpfrontMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

Defence Headquarters on Thursday said no fewer than 201 kidnapped Nigerians were rescued by troops, while 1,506 terrorists surrendered to the military during various operations

Nigeria: Military Pensions Board Requests For Documents To Pay Security Debarment Allowance To Ex-servicemen, Next Of Kin

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2023March 18, 20230

1. The Military Pensions Board (MPB) wishes to refer to the Press Release issued by the Chairman MPB on 17 January 2023 intimating our esteemed

Defence Headquarters Keep Mum As Nigeria Drops In 2023 Global, African Military Ranking

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2023March 13, 20230

The Nigerian military has dropped one place in the latest global military ranking. The ranking by Global Fire Power had rated the Armed Forces of

Department Of State Services (DSS) Statement At Joint Security Press Briefing On 2023 General Elections At Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Thursday February 23, 2023

Global UpfrontFeb 23, 2023February 23, 20230

As you are aware, the general elections will commence on 25th February, 2023-just a few hours from now. The DSS assures of its commitment to

Troops Neutralise 84 Terrorists In North East/North West, Rescue 122 Victims In 2 Weeks

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2023January 27, 20230

Defence Headquarters says the military has in the last two weeks eliminated more than 84 terrorists and rescued 122 abducted victims in North East and

Fire Guts Part Of Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Investigations Begin On Cause Of Outbreak

Global UpfrontDec 12, 2022December 12, 20220

There was a “minor” fire incident at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja on Monday, Director, Defence Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor, has confirmed. The inferno,