Troops Rescue 388 Kidnap Victims – DHQ
By Zainab Bakare Nigerian troops operating across various theatres of operation have rescued 388 kidnapped victims, arrested 31 suspected terrorists and collaborators, and neutralised 10 terrorists within the past week, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing in Abuja […]
DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Airstrikes on ISIS/ISWAP in Borno
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM), has intensified coordinated military operations against ISIS militants in Nigeria’s North-East, recording fresh successes in targeted air strike missions around Metele in Borno State. This is disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major […]
DHQ Clarifies reports on Neutralised Terrorist Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified concerns surrounding the recent neutralisation of a high-profile terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, during a joint operation conducted with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military addressed public reactions […]
DHQ Inaugurates Court Martial for 36 Personnel Over Alleged Mutiny
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged acts of mutiny linked to attempts to overthrow the government. The development follows an earlier statement issued by the DHQ on January 26, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, the Director of Defence […]
Falana Slams Military Over Alleged Coup Plot, Demands Public Apology
By Oluwakemi Kindness Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Tuesday criticized the Nigerian military for what he described as misleading the public over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. Falana’s reaction followed a statement by the military on Monday, announcing that some officers would be arraigned before a military […]
New Defence Chief Vows to Strengthen Intelligence-Led Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The new Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to enhance intelligence-driven military operations and foster stronger collaboration among the country’s security and defence agencies. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Oluyede emphasized that Nigeria’s evolving security challenges including terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, and […]