The Senate on Tuesday condemned the escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel across Nigeria, urging stronger security interventions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Senate resolution followed a motion by Sen. Abdulaziz Musa-Yar’Adua (APC-Katsina Central) on the worsening insecurity and the recent killing of Retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe…
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised no fewer than 224 terrorists, arrested more than 423 suspects and rescued 279 kidnapped victims during operations across the North-West and North-Central in the second quarter. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the operational activities of the Armed Forces for…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday assured that those responsible for the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abdullahi would be brought to justice. This was announced on Sunday when a high-powered military delegation paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government. The delegation, led by the Chief Administration Officer, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. I.M. Abdullahi,…
The military says troops in land, air and maritime operations nationwide eliminated 317 terrorists and criminal elements while rescuing 221 kidnapped victims in May. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a monthly press briefing on ongoing military operations. Onoja said troops, in joint land, air…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims that terrorist groups have established operational bases in Nigeria’s South-West region, describing recent incidents in Oyo State as isolated criminal acts. The clarification was made on Tuesday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, in a statement issued in Abuja. According to Onoja, the Armed…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims of civilian casualties following recent aerial interdiction operations in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the DHQ insisted that the strikes were precisely targeted at armed bandits. The statement was issued and made available to newsmen by the Director,…
The Federal Government’s witness on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that investigations revealed that ex-Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa had financial link with the suspected coup plotters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sylva was also the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari…
The Armed Forces have reassured Nigerians of continued unity and professionalism following a clash between Nigerian Navy personnel and soldiers in Bayelsa. According to Commander Rasheed Iginla, the incident does not reflect the long-standing cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. “It is important to emphasise that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed confidence that ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian military and U.S. troops will lead to noticeable improvements in the country’s security in the coming weeks. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a briefing on ongoing military operations. He said…
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the U.S. and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a “vicious cycle.’’ “The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it,” said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip…
