Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Kogi, Plateau operations
2026-08-16
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Kogi, while sustaining pressure on criminal elements across the country.Continue Reading
Army chief urges scientific, results-driven leadership for operational success
2026-08-07
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged senior officers to adopt scientific, knowledge-driven and results-oriented approaches to enhance operational effectiveness in addressing evolving security threatsContinue Reading
Nigeria, U.S. partnership has degraded ISIS operations – DHQ
2026-06-10
The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded the operational capability of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other terrorist groups, the Defence Headquarters said on TuesdayContinue Reading
COAS tasks troops to dominate battlespace, intensify offensive in N/Central
2026-05-28
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.Continue Reading
Troops kill 12 terrorists in foiled attack on Kirawa, recover cache of arms
2026-05-24
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 12 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms after foiling an attempted attack on military positions along the Kirawa axis, Borno.Continue Reading
Army chief tasks commanders on measurable operational outcomes
2026-05-22
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders to translate deliberations from the Nigerian Army’s first bi-annual conference into measurable operational outcomes.Continue Reading
Army aviation playing decisive role in operations — COAS
2026-05-18
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is now playing a decisive role in ongoing operations, significantly enhancing combat effectiveness across theatres.Continue Reading
Operation Sindoor: India’s anti-terror campaign and critical lessons for Nigeria
2026-05-11
India’s recent commemoration of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor has again drawn global attention to evolving counter-terrorism strategies and the growing role of technology, doctrine and political will in modern warfare.Continue Reading
NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ structures in Mandara mountains
2026-04-28
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained its counter-terrorism offensive with precision airstrikes that destroyed terrorists’ structures and logistic hubs in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno.Continue Reading
Troops rescue 3 kidnap victims in Kaduna community
2026-04-21
The Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully rescued three kidnapped civilians following a swift response to a distress call in Kushere Village, Kaduna State.Continue Reading