Tag: #Defence
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY REASSURES CITIZENS OF READINESS TO TACKLE INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment and capacity to overcome the country’s security challenges, urging citizens to continue supporting ongoing military operations nationwide. The assurance was given by the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, after leading officers and soldiers on a 10-kilometre route march in Benin as part of…
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DHQ LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE 193 HOTLINE TO BOOST PUBLIC INTELLIGENCE ON SECURITY
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched a toll-free emergency line, 193, to encourage Nigerians to provide timely and credible information that will support ongoing military operations across the country. Announcing the initiative on Wednesday July 1 in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, urged citizens to report security concerns through the…
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NORTH-EAST: TROOPS NEUTRALISE 485 TERRORIST, RESCUE 595 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN Q2
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 485 terrorists, apprehended 370 suspects and rescued 595 kidnapped victims during operations in the North-East in the second quarter, 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, made this known while addressing a news conference on the operational activities of the Armed Forces…
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NAVY INTERCEPTS 22,870 LITRES OF ILLEGAL DIESEL IN RIVERS OPERATION
The Nigerian Navy under its operation Delta Sentinel has intercepted illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers. This was revealed in an operational report issued by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Sunday June 28 in Abuja. Folorunsho said the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship Soroh deployed to…
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NIGERIA, UK TARGET TERRORISM FINANCING, CYBER THREATS, IN RENEWED SECURITY PACT
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation against terrorism financing, cyber threats, disinformation and other emerging security challenges under the renewed UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership. This commitment was made on Tuesday June 23 at the opening of the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in Abuja. The National…
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GUARDS BRIGADE LAUNCHES 2026 COMPETITION TO ENHANCE TROOPS’ COMBAT READINESS
The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has commenced its 2026 Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition as part of efforts to strengthen combat readiness, professionalism and operational effectiveness among troops. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Abuja, the Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, said the competition aligns with the Nigerian…
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TROOPS INTENSIFY NORTH-EAST OPERATIONS, NEUTRALISE OVER 50 TERRORISTS
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, with the military reporting that more than 50 terrorists were neutralised in recent operations across Borno State. According to an operational report, a precision airstrike around Kirta and Arina Ciki targeted several terrorist commanders, including Khalifa Umar, identified by the military as a…
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ARMY WELFARE FLIGHT AIRLIFTS 332 TROOPS IN LATEST NORTH-EAST ROTATION
The Nigerian Army says its Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Welfare Flight Programme has airlifted 332 military personnel in and out of the North-East operational theatre as part of routine troop rotation and welfare support. According to an operational report, the first welfare flight for June transported 174 personnel into the Operation Hadin Kai theatre,…
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KWARA POLICE BOSS CRACKS DOWN ON OFFICERS MISCONDUCT, WARNS AGAINST ABUSE OF POWER
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, has issued a stern warning to officers and men of the command, declaring that acts of indiscipline, misconduct, extortion and abuse of authority will no longer be tolerated within the Nigeria Police Force. Adekimi delivered this warning during a strategic meeting with senior officers within the…
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NIGERIAN NAVY AT 70: CNS INAUGURATES BASE, HOUSING PROJECTS, FLAGS OFF NAVAL HOSPITAL
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a new Naval Base in Galadimawa, Abuja, as part of activities marking its 70th anniversary. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, also inaugurated accommodation blocks, water supply systems, and electrification projects. He further flagged off the construction of a 200-bed Naval Hospital in Asokoro, designed to improve…
