The Governor of Plateau State in northcentral Nigeria, Barr Caleb Mutfwang has praised the Nigerian Army for restoring peace in the State, making it possible for visitors to renew their belief in the slogan of Peace and Tourism, a mantra Plateau is known for. The Governor said there was a time insecurity that […]
The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing security operations in the country. The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday, saying the support is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s counter-terrorism and broader security efforts as part of Washington’s strategy to deepen […]
To tackle the spike in security challenges across the country, the Senate at plenary Tuesday called for an urgent recruitment of at least 100, 000 men and officials into the military just as it set up an Ad – hoc committee to probe the fund expended so far on the Safe School Initiative . This […]
The Nigerian Military has recorded another decisive blow against armed bandits in the North, neutralising more than 100 terrorists during a coordinated air and ground assault on Makakkari Forest, Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The stillness of Zamfara’s Makakkari Forest was shattered in the early hours of Sunday when the thunder of military […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Nigerian Armed Forces has reiterated that there is no foreign military base in Nigeria. Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba restated this in a statement on Monday while refuting “an online reports alleging the arrival of the first contingent of French soldiers in Maiduguri towards establishing a French […]
.Says Security agencies ordered to go after those calling for military takeover BY ANDREW OROLUA The Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian Armed Forces said on Monday that it is treasonable to call on the military to take over the government. It said security agencies have been directed to go after persons advocating for military takeover […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Military said on Thursday that its recently rejigged operations against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta has begun to yield noticeable increase in the nation’s crude oil production. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who stated this at a press briefing in Abuja, said “though we are […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the draft Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for military officers is aimed at enhancing efficiency and the general welfare of the members of the armed forces. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja. Gusau said the […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said that the planned nationwide protest is an open invitation to widespread violence and that the military would not fold it’s arms and watch the country be thrown into a state of anarchy. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who issued the warning during […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA Nigerian military is rejigging it’s ongoing operations in the Niger Delta Region of the country against crude oil theft that have defiled solution for decades. Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba disclosed this on Friday, he said that the redesigned strategy aims to curb the menace of crude oil […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said on Thursday, that the military is engaged in complex operations in five active theatres across the country. He also said they are aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure in the country and had accordingly emplaced measures […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA Again, the Nigerian military on Thursday strongly condemned the level of unprovoked attacks on its personnel by some citizens and public analysts on National TV programmes, warning that unbridled attacks could adversely affect troops’ morale across all theatres of Operation. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. General Edward Buba, who disclosed this […]
By Adejo Bola The military onslaught on the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State continues to have devastating effects, with many residents still missing and families displaced. The incident followed the ambush and killing of 18 soldiers who were reportedly on a peaceful mission to the community. In retaliation, military […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Director of Defence Media Operations(DMO) Major General Edward Buba has urged Nigerians to rise up to the security challenges and give overwhelming support to the military just as the citizens accorded the Flying Eagle during its match last Wednesday with Bafana Bafana of South South. He said such overwhelming support for […]
The Nigerian military has been accused of allegedly attacking and burning houses belonging to Igbos while claiming to be after terrorists. A spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr.Emma Powerful, made the remark while accusing the Nigerian military of burning down houses in Uli, Anambra State, Okigwe and Orlu in Imo State under the […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The military has deployed special forces against armed militias and violent extremists who have been terrorising towns and villages in Plateau States and other parts of the North Central zone. This is coming even as kidnapping, banditry and other violent activities have continued to escalate in many parts of the country, including […]
By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has called for an improvement in the existing military and diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and France, with a view to enhancing the fight against terrorism, oil theft and legislative diplomacy, through parliamentary friendship groups. Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Rep Babajimi Benson, stated this when he received a […]
BY SAKA BOLAJI Former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has ruled out the possibility of military coups in Nigeria. Babangida spoke on Sunday in a Channels Television interview programme monitored by our correspondent. According to him, the military regimes have lost attraction among the Nigerian population, stressing that democracy has already taken roots in […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Military has vowed to end terrorism before the end of 2024. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, efforts have been intensified to target and neutralize terrorists in their hiding camps. Nigeria has dealt with terrorism actors like Boko Haram and the Islamic State of […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA A gale of promotions as well as retirements is sweeping across the Nigerian military. The Army Council on Thursday December 21, 2023, approved the promotion of a total of 47 Brigadier General including spokesman Onyema Nwachukwu to the rank of Major General and 75 Colonels to the rank of Brigadier General . […]