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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS SAFE HAVEN AND HADARIN DAJI ARREST VANDALS NEUTRALISE BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARRESTS GUN RUNNERS AND KIDNAPPERS IN PLATEAU STATE

TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE AND OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS/ BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS IN BENUE AND KATSINA STATES.

TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE AND OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS/ BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS IN BENUE AND KATSINA STATES.

Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addressed the Bangladesh Troops of UNISFA during the Celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2022

Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addressed the Bangladesh Troops of UNISFA during the Celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2022

RE: UNSUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA BY MR FEMI FANI-KAYODE IN A VIRAL VIDEO IN CIRCULATION

RE: UNSUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA BY MR FEMI FANI-KAYODE IN A VIRAL VIDEO IN CIRCULATION

TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS RECOVERED WEAPONS OPERATION DELTA SAFE RESCUE SURFER PASSENGER BOAT MV NUE SWIFT IN BONNY

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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are welcome to today’s briefing on the Armed Forces of Ni ...

Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are welcome to today’s briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational activities. The brief will cover the period between 2 and 30 September 2021 ...

September 30, 2021
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OPERATION HADARIN DAJI:TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE IN SOKOTO, ELIMINATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS

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|Date: September 27, 2021
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OPERATION HADARIN DAJI:TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE IN SOKOTO, ELIMINATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully repelled an at ...

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists and bandits on th ...

September 27, 2021
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RE:VIRAL VIDEOS AND LIVE BROADCAST ON DISMISSED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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|Date: September 16, 2021
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RE:VIRAL VIDEOS AND LIVE BROADCAST ON DISMISSED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to several social media video posted online as w ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to several social media video posted online as well as a live broadcast on a human right radio in which some allegedly aggrieved ex-military pe ...

September 16, 2021
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SUICIDE A SILENT MENACE AND NEED FOR PROACTIVE MEASURES BY COMMODORE SG DOGO

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|Date: September 15, 2021
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SUICIDE A SILENT MENACE AND NEED FOR PROACTIVE MEASURES BY COMMODORE SG DOGO

ATTEMPTS AT RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONS RAISED In attempting to answer the questions raised some samples o ...

ATTEMPTS AT RESPONSES TO THE QUESTIONS RAISED In attempting to answer the questions raised some samples of heart-breaking suicide notes would assist. There is something about the letters that these pe ...

September 15, 2021
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ARMED FORCES INTER SERVICE COMPETITION COMMENCES… As Army Wins Marathon Race

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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ARMED FORCES INTER SERVICE COMPETITION COMMENCES… As Army Wins Marathon Race

Nigerian Army (NA) Athletes have won the 42 Kilometres Marathon race at the Armed Forces Inter Service Co ...

Nigerian Army (NA) Athletes have won the 42 Kilometres Marathon race at the Armed Forces Inter Service Competition which commenced today 12, September 2021 in Abuja. The NA emerged champions in indivi ...

September 13, 2021
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SUICIDE A SILENT MENACE AND NEED FOR PROACTIVE MEASURES…By COMMODORE SG DOGO

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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SUICIDE A SILENT MENACE AND NEED FOR PROACTIVE MEASURES…By COMMODORE SG DOGO

INRODUCTION Oftentimes acquaintances and very close associates of suicide victims express regret of negle ...

INRODUCTION Oftentimes acquaintances and very close associates of suicide victims express regret of neglect and feeling of guilt when a loved one commits suicide. Soon after the news of a suicide inci ...

September 13, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 2 SEPTEMBER 2021

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|Date: September 02, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 2 SEPTEMBER 2021

Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed Fo ...

Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational efforts. The Armed Forces of Nigeria have sustained their operati ...

September 02, 2021
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FRAUD ALERT: ARMY NOT CONDUCTING GRADUATE INTERNSHIP RECRUITMENT INTO 44 NIGERIAN ARMY REFERENCE HOSPITAL

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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FRAUD ALERT: ARMY NOT CONDUCTING GRADUATE INTERNSHIP RECRUITMENT INTO 44 NIGERIAN ARMY REFERENCE HOSPITAL

The Nigerian Army (NA) has been notified of an advert making the rounds in the social media on sales of G ...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has been notified of an advert making the rounds in the social media on sales of Graduate Internship forms for recruitment into 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (NARHK ...

September 01, 2021
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COAS ASSURES NDA OF SUPPORT TO TACKLE INSECURITY

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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COAS ASSURES NDA OF SUPPORT TO TACKLE INSECURITY

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, paid a visit to Nigerian D ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, paid a visit to Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) yesterday Tuesday 31 August 2021 over the recent security breach in the Ac ...

September 01, 2021
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RE: MILITARY CHOPPER FIRES AT CARGO BOAT ON BONNY RIVER

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|Date: August 30, 2021
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RE: MILITARY CHOPPER FIRES AT CARGO BOAT ON BONNY RIVER

The attention of the military has been drawn to a purported report by some print and online media stating ...

The attention of the military has been drawn to a purported report by some print and online media stating that "the military fired at a cargo boat conveying people and food stuff from Port Harcourt to ...

August 30, 2021
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DDI SEEKS MEDIA SUPPORT ON PROJECTING MILITARY OPERATIONS

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|Date: August 26, 2021
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DDI SEEKS MEDIA SUPPORT ON PROJECTING MILITARY OPERATIONS

The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has appealed to ...

The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has appealed to the Nigerian media to continue to project the image of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) positi ...

August 26, 2021
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NORTHEAST: CDS HAILS CITIZENS’ SUPPORT, ALLAYS FEAR ON SURRENDERED INSURGENTS, AS DHQ ENGAGES MILITARY VETERANS ON SECURITY PARLEY

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|Date: August 24, 2021
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NORTHEAST: CDS HAILS CITIZENS’ SUPPORT, ALLAYS FEAR ON SURRENDERED INSURGENTS, AS DHQ ENGAGES MILITARY VETERANS ON SECURITY PARLEY

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has expressed his appreciation to the citizens and ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has expressed his appreciation to the citizens and residents of the North-East (NE) Region for genuinely supporting the ongoing intensive clearan ...

August 24, 2021
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NIGERIAN ARMY DOES NOT ENLIST FORMER TERRORISTS

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|Date: August 24, 2021
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NIGERIAN ARMY DOES NOT ENLIST FORMER TERRORISTS

Our attention has been drawn to an online video making rounds in the social media by one Young Elder and ...

Our attention has been drawn to an online video making rounds in the social media by one Young Elder and produced by Anthony Jay. In the video, the so called Young Elder attempted to draw conclusion f ...

August 24, 2021
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EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCE AND GALLANTRY – COAS TELLS TROOPS

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|Date: August 23, 2021
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EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCE AND GALLANTRY – COAS TELLS TROOPS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops of the Nigerian Army t ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to always exhibit professionalism, competence and gallantry in the conduct of military operation ...

August 23, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE INSURGENTS…recovered arms, ammunitions and accessories.

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|Date: August 22, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE INSURGENTS…recovered arms, ammunitions and accessories.

1. The renewed vigor and resilience in the conduct of the ongoing clearance operations to flush out the r ...

1. The renewed vigor and resilience in the conduct of the ongoing clearance operations to flush out the remnants of BHT/ISWAP terrorists around the fringes of Lake Chad region is yielding positive res ...

August 22, 2021
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ACTIVITIES OF THE MULTI NATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE FROM 6 TO 19 AUG 21

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|Date: August 20, 2021
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ACTIVITIES OF THE MULTI NATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE FROM 6 TO 19 AUG 21

1. The reorganised Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was operationalised in mid 2015 by countries ...

1. The reorganised Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was operationalised in mid 2015 by countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) comprising of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad. Benin ...

August 20, 2021
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THE NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE REBUBLIC OF BENIN, AMB. TUKUR YUSUF BURATAI PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE CDS IN ABUJA.

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|Date: August 19, 2021
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THE NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE REBUBLIC OF BENIN, AMB. TUKUR YUSUF BURATAI PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE CDS IN ABUJA.

PHOTONEWS: The Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, His Excellency, Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Bura ...

PHOTONEWS: The Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, His Excellency, Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor in Abuja. Lieuten ...

August 19, 2021
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MILITARY REMAINS FOREFRONT AT TACKLING INSECURITY – CDS

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|Date: August 18, 2021
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MILITARY REMAINS FOREFRONT AT TACKLING INSECURITY – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), r ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), remains at the forefront in tackling the myriad of security threats confronting the nation. Gen ...

August 18, 2021
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THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS), RECIEVED THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BORNO STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, PROFESSOR BABAGANA UMARA ZULUM IN DEFENCE HEADQUARER, ABUJA

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|Date: August 16, 2021
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THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS), RECIEVED THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BORNO STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, PROFESSOR BABAGANA UMARA ZULUM IN DEFENCE HEADQUARER, ABUJA

PHOTONEWS: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has granted audience to the Executive ...

PHOTONEWS: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has granted audience to the Executive Governor of Borno State, his Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum who was at the Armed Fo ...

August 16, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 12 AUGUST 2021

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|Date: August 12, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 12 AUGUST 2021

1. Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed ...

1. Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational activities. Various kinetic operations were carried out to den ...

August 12, 2021
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), today 11 August 2021 received the Executive Governor of Gombe State on courtesy visit to Defence Headquarters, Abuja

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|Date: August 11, 2021
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), today 11 August 2021 received the Executive Governor of Gombe State on courtesy visit to Defence Headquarters, Abuja

PHOTONEWS: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Lucky Irabor today 11 August 2021 played host to the Exe ...

PHOTONEWS: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Lucky Irabor today 11 August 2021 played host to the Executive Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who was on court ...

August 11, 2021
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SKILLS ACQUISITION: DEPOWA EMPOWERS NEW SET OF WIDOWS, OTHERS, AS MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS SEEKS PARTNERSHIP

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|Date: August 04, 2021
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SKILLS ACQUISITION: DEPOWA EMPOWERS NEW SET OF WIDOWS, OTHERS, AS MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS SEEKS PARTNERSHIP

The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has indicated the desire and commitment of her minist ...

The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has indicated the desire and commitment of her ministry to partner the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), towards empowerment ...

August 04, 2021
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MAJOR GENERAL SAWYERR TAKES-OVER AS DEFENCE SPOKESMAN… Cautions Against Sensational Journalism

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|Date: July 30, 2021
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MAJOR GENERAL SAWYERR TAKES-OVER AS DEFENCE SPOKESMAN… Cautions Against Sensational Journalism

The newly appointed Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has cal ...

The newly appointed Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has called on the Nigerian media to guide against sensational reportage which seeks to undermine natio ...

July 30, 2021
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NAVY HANDS OVER CONVICTED PIRATES TO CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

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|Date: July 28, 2021
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NAVY HANDS OVER CONVICTED PIRATES TO CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

The Nigerian Navy has handed over the 10 pirates convicted by Federal High Court Ikoyi for the hijack of ...

The Nigerian Navy has handed over the 10 pirates convicted by Federal High Court Ikoyi for the hijack of FV HAILUFENG II to the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kirikiri, Lagos. A statement by the spokes ...

July 28, 2021
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MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS VISITS DHQ, HAILS NIGERIAN MILITARY FOR LAUNCHING GENDER POLICY

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|Date: July 28, 2021
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MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS VISITS DHQ, HAILS NIGERIAN MILITARY FOR LAUNCHING GENDER POLICY

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen, has hailed the Chief of Defenc ...

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen, has hailed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, for launching the Armed Force of Nigeria Gender Policy (AF ...

July 28, 2021
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TAKES CDS SECUIRTY PARLEY TO SOUTHEAST …As Gen Irabor Assures on Improved Security

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|Date: July 22, 2021
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TAKES CDS SECUIRTY PARLEY TO SOUTHEAST …As Gen Irabor Assures on Improved Security

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has assured the people of the South- East (SE) co ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has assured the people of the South- East (SE) commitment towards improving the security situation in the Region and the Nation at large. Gen Ir ...

July 22, 2021
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EID EL KABIR: COAS OBSERVES EID PRAYERS AT THE FRONT LINES

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|Date: July 20, 2021
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EID EL KABIR: COAS OBSERVES EID PRAYERS AT THE FRONT LINES

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has performed this year’s Eid-El Kabir pra ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has performed this year’s Eid-El Kabir prayers with troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) at the 212 parade gr ...

July 20, 2021
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ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

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|Date: July 19, 2021
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ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a succe ...

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State, came under i ...

July 19, 2021
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ALLEGED KILLING OF A STUDENT BY A SOLDIER IN BAYELSA UNDER INVESTIGATION

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|Date: July 15, 2021
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ALLEGED KILLING OF A STUDENT BY A SOLDIER IN BAYELSA UNDER INVESTIGATION

The Nigerian Army has been notified of a media publication, alleging that a jealous soldier killed his lo ...

The Nigerian Army has been notified of a media publication, alleging that a jealous soldier killed his lover, one Miss Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate student, at the Niger Delta University, Ammasoma ...

July 15, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 15 JULY 2021

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|Date: July 15, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 15 JULY 2021

Gentlemen of the press, you are welcome to today’s operational brief. You are aware of our operational ac ...

Gentlemen of the press, you are welcome to today’s operational brief. You are aware of our operational activities in the various geo-political zones of the Country. Therefore, it is imperative to upda ...

July 15, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 1 JULY 2021

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 1 JULY 2021

1. Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome once again to today’s media operation updates on the Armed For ...

1. Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome once again to today’s media operation updates on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational activities across the Country. Today’s brief will highlight our op ...

July 09, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR SEEKS CONCERTED EFFORTS IN COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR SEEKS CONCERTED EFFORTS IN COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has called for concerted efforts of stakeholders ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has called for concerted efforts of stakeholders in combating transnational terrorism in the West African Sub-region. The CDS made the disclosur ...

July 09, 2021
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MILITARY VETERANS HARP ON PEACE ADVOCACY AT DHQ MAIDEN SECURITY PARLEY

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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MILITARY VETERANS HARP ON PEACE ADVOCACY AT DHQ MAIDEN SECURITY PARLEY

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has urged military veterans to be drivers of peac ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has urged military veterans to be drivers of peace, unity and progress within their neighbourhood. The CDS made the appeal today 24 June 2021 at ...

July 09, 2021
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July 09, 2021
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GENERAL IRABOR DID NOT SAY NIGERIAN SOLDIERS WERE NOT TRAINED FOR BANDITRY, INSURGENCY

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GENERAL IRABOR DID NOT SAY NIGERIAN SOLDIERS WERE NOT TRAINED FOR BANDITRY, INSURGENCY

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has been drawn to online news report making the rounds t ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has been drawn to online news report making the rounds that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, said the Nigerian Armed Forces have ...

July 09, 2021
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DHQ Video Update

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|Date: June 21, 2021
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DHQ Video Update

#DHQUpdate The Press Release and video making rounds on social media of a mysterious beast with human bod ...

#DHQUpdate The Press Release and video making rounds on social media of a mysterious beast with human body Killed by troops of operation whirl stroke is Fake. The original video is from a Portuguese f ...

June 21, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 17 JUNE 2021

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|Date: June 17, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 17 JUNE 2021

1. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome to today’s briefing, which is as usual, intended ...

1. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome to today’s briefing, which is as usual, intended tokeep the general public abreast of the operational efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s i ...

June 17, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: KANO GOVERNMENT DHQ STRENGTHEN EFFORT TO TACKLE BANDITARY

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|Date: June 03, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: KANO GOVERNMENT DHQ STRENGTHEN EFFORT TO TACKLE BANDITARY

The Kano state government and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have resolved to further strengthen the ong ...

The Kano state government and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have resolved to further strengthen the ongoing efforts to tackle the activities of bandits in the state. This was disclosed today when th ...

June 03, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: AFRICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS

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|Date: June 02, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: AFRICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS

The African Bar Association (ABA), have thrown its weight behind the various internal security operations ...

The African Bar Association (ABA), have thrown its weight behind the various internal security operations being conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), aimed at restoring peace and normalcy ac ...

June 02, 2021
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CDS HOSTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF… urges him to build on legacy

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|Date: May 28, 2021
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CDS HOSTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF… urges him to build on legacy

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor today played host to the newly appointed Chief of ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor today played host to the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya in his office, at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), ...

May 28, 2021
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PROFILE OF THE NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL FARUK YAHAYA

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|Date: May 27, 2021
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PROFILE OF THE NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL FARUK YAHAYA

The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodi ...

The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Maj Gen Yahaya who is a member of the 37 Regular Cou ...

May 27, 2021
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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

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|Date: May 27, 2021
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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buha ...

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. Prior to his appo ...

May 27, 2021
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ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AND TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP

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|Date: May 21, 2021
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ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AND TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP

It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regrets to announce that this evening at ...

It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regrets to announce that this evening at about 1800 Hours, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru in company of his entourage, ...

May 21, 2021
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NIGERIAN MILITARY REMAIN LOYAL TO THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

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|Date: May 03, 2021
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NIGERIAN MILITARY REMAIN LOYAL TO THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

The attention of the military high command has been drawn to a statement purported to have been made by o ...

The attention of the military high command has been drawn to a statement purported to have been made by one Robert Clark SAN, suggesting that current political leadership should hand over power to the ...

May 03, 2021
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UPDATE ON SITUATION IN KONSHISHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE

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|Date: April 09, 2021
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UPDATE ON SITUATION IN KONSHISHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE

The attention of the Defence Headquarters is drawn to numerous publications in the media and other online ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters is drawn to numerous publications in the media and other online blogs reporting massive killing and destruction of houses and other property by the military i ...

April 09, 2021
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Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

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|Date: March 31, 2021
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Launching of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (GPAFN)

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March 31, 2021
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General LEO Irabor

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|Date: March 26, 2021
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General LEO Irabor

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March 26, 2021
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STAKEHOLDERS HARP ON COLLABORATION AT DHQ NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT

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|Date: March 22, 2021
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STAKEHOLDERS HARP ON COLLABORATION AT DHQ NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has urged stakeholders and the gen ...

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has urged stakeholders and the general public to support and collaborate with the Armed Forces and security agencies in the task ...

March 22, 2021
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MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE GETS A NEW FORCE COMMANDER

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|Date: March 19, 2021
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MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE GETS A NEW FORCE COMMANDER

1. Following the appointment of Major General JJOgunlade as the Force Commander (FC) Multinational Join ...

1. Following the appointment of Major General JJOgunlade as the Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), he took over command of the Force from Major General IM Yusuf who has bee ...

March 19, 2021
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TREATS 1,000 PATIENTS IN BICHI, KANO

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|Date: March 19, 2021
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TREATS 1,000 PATIENTS IN BICHI, KANO

The Defence Headquarters has begun a two-day free medical treatment of 1,000 persons in Bichi Local Gover ...

The Defence Headquarters has begun a two-day free medical treatment of 1,000 persons in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. The exercise which has as its theme: “The Role of Diet in the Managem ...

March 19, 2021
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