Tag: Defence Headquarters

Nigerian troops overrun Boko Haram camps, seize weapons (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Over 300 Boko Haram members have been killed and few others injured in the ongoing mopping up operation of 11 communities. Several weapons and equipment were also…

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“He’s not an embarrassment to the military” – Sagay, Alli defend OBJ

by Damilola Jagun After being at the receiving end of a barrage of verbal attacks, following his recent comments and dramatic exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, former president, Olusegun…

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OBJ’s behaviour is a serious embarrassment to us – DHQ

by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has reacted to the recent utterances of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, saying he has continued to "constitute a serious embarrassment" to the military.…

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Foreign troops are not in control of Boko Haram onslaught – DHQ explains

by Kolapo Olapoju The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims by a section of the media insinuating that foreign troops operating in Nigeria against the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East,…

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Nigerian troops kill more terrorists, recover weapons, in Maiduguri/Konduga attack (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim The continued coordinated ground and air mop up activities by Nigerian Army in the aftermath of diversionary terrorists attacks on Maiduguri and Konduga have led to the…

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Defence Headquarters’ website survives hacking

by Kolapo Olapoju The website of the Defence Headquarters, (defenceinfo.mil.ng), has been restored, after being hacked in the wee hours of Friday, January 23. When the hacking occurred, the Director…

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‘Satanic’: The military’s response to soldier’s interviews will truly make you wonder

by Kolapo Olapoju The Defence Hedquarters has described as 'satanic', the recent report by Cable Network News (CNN), where it claimed to have interviewed a disgruntled Nigerian soldier. The DHQ…

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A Nigerian military officer directs civilians at a checkpoint along Sapele-Warr road in the Niger Delta region | Filed Photo: YNaija.com

Military to investigate mass abductions in Borno

by James Sambo Despite saying it is yet to verify the reports of mass abduction in Borno, the Nigerian Military High Command, has disclosed that its officers are investigating the…

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Defence Headquarters claims recapture of #Adamawa towns from #BokoHaram

by Kolapo Olapoju After the terrorists of Islamic sect, Boko Haram, captured Gombi, Hong, and Pelia, in Adamawa, the Nigerian Army has announced that it has reclaimed the three communities.…

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End of Boko Haram? Members surrender weapons in Konduga

by James Sambo Five members of insurgent group, Boko Haram, have reportedly surrendered their weapons to the Nigerian military in Konduga, Borno State. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) who revealed this…

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480 Nigerian soldiers are back from Cameroon

by Isi Esene The Defence Headquarters have announced the return of over 400 soldiers who reportedly fled into Cameroon after fierce fighting against the deadly Islamic militant group, Boko Haram.…

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Gov. Nyako sacks 12 aides, Northern governors call Emir’s murder a declaration of war & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar Defence Headquarters says body of Emir of Gwoza has been recovered The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said the body of…

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Terrorism: Defence HQ orders tighter security in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa

by 'Jola Sotubo Following the brutal killing of not less than 40 students in their sleep, the Defence Headquarters yesterday made an order for tighter security in the troubled states.…

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Army announces retirement of 10 generals

by 'Jola Sotubo Ten generals of the Nigerian Army have had their service discontinued as they were handed letters of retirement by the relevant authorities. The retirement order is to…

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#Don’tLaugh: Robbers steal Defence Headquarters’ number plate

by Isi Esene The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)in Abuja yesterday alerted the public on its number plate, stolen from one of its official vehicles where it was parked on Sunday. It…

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