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Military ambush, neutralize over 100 bandits in Zamfara

Guest Writer 12 August 2025 0

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

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No foreign military base in Nigeria,Says DHQ

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2024 0

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 […]

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It’s treasonable to call for military coup, DHQ warns

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 October 2024 0

.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 […]

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Military operations against crude oil theft yielding noticeable production increases, says Spokesperson

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 August 2024 0

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 […]

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Military revises condition of service to enhance efficiency – DHQ

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 July 2024 0

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 […]

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Planned nationwide protest: Military will not watch Nigeria thrown into state of anarchy – DHQ

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 July 2024 0

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 […]

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Military rejigs operations against crude oil theft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2024 0

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 […]

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Military uncovers plans to attack some critical infrastructure in Nigeria – Spokesperson

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 July 2024 0

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 […]

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Unbridled attacks on military personnel will affect troops’ morale, DHQ warns citizens

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2024 0

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

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Military Onslaught Devastates Okuama Community: Residents Missing, Families Displaced After Reprisal Attack

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 March 2024 0

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 […]

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Military to Nigerians: Support us like Super Eagles to end insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2024 0

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 […]

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Group Allegedly Accuses Military of Burning Houses of Igbos

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2024 0

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 […]

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Military deploys special forces as violence escalates across states

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 January 2024 0

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 […]

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Reps seek improved military, diplomatic relations between Nigeria, France

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2024 0

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

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IBB: Military coup no longer possible in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2024 0

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

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Military vows to end terrorism in 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2024 0

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 […]

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Military authorities announce promotions, retirements

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 December 2023 0

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 . […]

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Military neutralises 38 terrorist commanders in air strikes

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2023 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The military said on Friday that over 38 terrorist commanders and their foot soldiers were killed in air strikes this week. Prominent terrorist leaders neutralised within the week include one Machika, a top terrorist bomb expert and younger brother of notorious terrorist(Dogo Gide) Other terrorists commanders killed in air strikes this week […]

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Military targets leadership, chain of command of terrorist – Spokesman

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 November 2023 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The military last one week continues to target the leadership and chain of command of the terrorist, insurgents and extremist undermining the security of citizens in the country, its spokesman said. Major General Edward Buba, the Director Military Operations who disclosed this explained on Friday that the ongoing counter insurgency and counter […]

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Troops arrested 116 terrorists, killed 42 others in encounters, says military spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2023 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Defence Headquarters said on Thursday that ongoing intense military clearance operations in terrorists enclaves and camps in Sambisa forest and a number of villages within Bama, Damboa, Gwoza and Kaga Local Government Areas of Borno State have led to the arrest of 116 terrorists and the recovery of huge arms and […]