Tag: defence headquarters
Nigeria, AU seek stronger military coordination against continent’s security threats
Nigeria and the African Union (AU) have called for stronger military coordination, strategic collaboration and enhanced institutional capacity to address the continent’s evolving security...
Military airstrikes kill 20 ISIS/ISWAP terrorists in Borno — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says coordinated airstrikes in the Metele general area of Borno have killed more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters in continued counter-terrorism operations...
DHQ, UK partner to deepen gender mainstreaming in security sector
Abuja, Oct. 28, 2025 (NAN) The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity within Nigeria’s security sector, as...
Boko Troops liberate 30 communities
In its continued rampage through Boko Haram infested territories in the North East, Nigerian troops on Sunday night invaded Kukawa Geri, Gujba in Yobe...
War threats: Niger Delta ex-militants give Danjuma 7-day ultimatum
Former defence minister, Gen. Yakubu Danjuma, yesterday got a seven-day ultimatum from a group of ex-militants in the Niger Delta to withdraw his statement...
Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashes in Bama
A Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 attack helicopter on a mission has crashed.
The chopper crashed due to a technical fault at a location South of...
Nigeria appoints new Military Chiefs
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria approved...
