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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

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

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.

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RESCUE PASSENGERS.

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RESCUE PASSENGERS.

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

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BOKO HARAM NOW PARADE THEMSELVES IN UNIFORM

May 6, 2016

DHQ SENSITIZES MILITARY PERSONNEL ON VALUE SYSTEM AND RE-ORIENTATION

DHQ SENSITIZES MILITARY PERSONNEL ON VALUE SYSTEM AND RE-ORIENTATION

November 25, 2016

NIGERIA MILITARY TO ENJOY MORE SUPPORT FROM GERMANY

November 17, 2015
MILITARY NOT PLANNING TO OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT – As DHQ Appoints New Commander for Operation Delta Safe

June 23, 2016
CHIEF DEFENCE SPACE AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE

March 22, 2016
MILITARY WARNS MILITANT GROUPS

September 7, 2016

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Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addresse...

2022/07/09
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

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.

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RESCUE PASSENGERS.

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

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MNJTF CONDUCTS MEDAL PARADE FOR OUTGOING MILITARY STAFF OFFICERS

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|Date: October 28, 2021
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MNJTF CONDUCTS MEDAL PARADE FOR OUTGOING MILITARY STAFF OFFICERS

1. The Headquarters, Multinational Joint Taskforce (HQ MNJTF), in Camp Farcha, N`Djamena Republic of Chad ...

1. The Headquarters, Multinational Joint Taskforce (HQ MNJTF), in Camp Farcha, N`Djamena Republic of Chad on Wednesday 27 October 2021 came agog with a colourful medal parade ceremony for the outgoing ...

October 28, 2021
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CHADIAN CHIEF OF AIR STAFF ASSURES MNJTF OF CONTINOUS SUPPORT….as Air assets remain critical to any military operation.

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|Date: October 21, 2021
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CHADIAN CHIEF OF AIR STAFF ASSURES MNJTF OF CONTINOUS SUPPORT….as Air assets remain critical to any military operation.

The FC MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim visited the Chadian Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Brigadie ...

The FC MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim visited the Chadian Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Brigadier General Amine Ahmed Idriss on 21 October 2021 at the HQ Chadian Airforce N`Djamena Chad. The ...

October 21, 2021
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MINISTER OF SCIENCE, CDS COMMEND ATHLETES… As Maiden Sahel Military Games Ends in Abuja

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|Date: October 17, 2021
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MINISTER OF SCIENCE, CDS COMMEND ATHLETES… As Maiden Sahel Military Games Ends in Abuja

The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), ...

The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor have commended athletes that participated in the just concluded first CDS ...

October 17, 2021
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MINISTER ADVOCATES CONCERTED EFFORTS IN SECURING AFRICA… As Maiden Sahel Military Games Begins in Abuja

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|Date: October 12, 2021
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MINISTER ADVOCATES CONCERTED EFFORTS IN SECURING AFRICA… As Maiden Sahel Military Games Begins in Abuja

The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has called on African countries to w ...

The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has called on African countries to work together in securing the continent which is bedeviled by myriad of security challenges. The ...

October 12, 2021
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SAHEL MILITARY GAMES: OSMA PRESIDENT SEEKS MEDIA SUPPORT

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|Date: October 06, 2021
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SAHEL MILITARY GAMES: OSMA PRESIDENT SEEKS MEDIA SUPPORT

The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has ...

The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has solicited media support towards the successful hosting of the maiden OSMA Sahel Countries Milit ...

October 06, 2021
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RE-AIR STRIKES KILLED 20 FISHERMEN IN BORNO STATE

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|Date: October 04, 2021
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RE-AIR STRIKES KILLED 20 FISHERMEN IN BORNO STATE

1. The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to media reports making rounds in social medi ...

1. The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to media reports making rounds in social media alleging that; the "Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI on Sunday 26 September 2021, killed ...

October 04, 2021
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OPERATION HADIN KAI: AIR INTERDICTION TARGETED ISWAP CAMP NOT FISHERMEN IN LAKE TCHAD

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|Date: October 04, 2021
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OPERATION HADIN KAI: AIR INTERDICTION TARGETED ISWAP CAMP NOT FISHERMEN IN LAKE TCHAD

1. The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to misguided media reports trending in the so ...

1. The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to misguided media reports trending in the social media alleging that OPHK troops killed 20 Fishermen in an Air Strike in Kwatan Daban Masar ...

October 04, 2021
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CDS PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO UPSCALE MILITARY OPERATIONS…As Refugee Commission, DEPOWA Flag-Off Project Zero Hunger in Abuja

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|Date: October 04, 2021
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CDS PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO UPSCALE MILITARY OPERATIONS…As Refugee Commission, DEPOWA Flag-Off Project Zero Hunger in Abuja

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has reiterated the desire and commitment of the Ar ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has reiterated the desire and commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to upscale it's operational engagements towards restoring lasting p ...

October 04, 2021
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REFUGEE COMMISSION, DEPOWA DISTRIBUTE WHEELCHAIRS TO WOUNDED MILITARY PERSONNEL, DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO 44 ARMY REFERENCE HOSPITAL

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|Date: October 04, 2021
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REFUGEE COMMISSION, DEPOWA DISTRIBUTE WHEELCHAIRS TO WOUNDED MILITARY PERSONNEL, DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO 44 ARMY REFERENCE HOSPITAL

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the Defence a ...

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) have jointly contributed 30 wheelchairs to milit ...

October 04, 2021
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NIGERIA @ 61: ARMED FORCES CONFERS GALANTRY HONOURS ON LATE LT COL ABU ALI, 23 OTHERS

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|Date: October 04, 2021
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NIGERIA @ 61: ARMED FORCES CONFERS GALANTRY HONOURS ON LATE LT COL ABU ALI, 23 OTHERS

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has posthumously honoured the late Lieutenant Colonel Abu Ali, who paid ...

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has posthumously honoured the late Lieutenant Colonel Abu Ali, who paid the supreme price in 2016 while combating insurgent/ terrorist elements in the the North East ...

October 04, 2021
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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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|Date: September 30, 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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CHADIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF COMMENDS MNJTF EFFORTS AT TACKLING TERRORISM AND FORCE COMMANDER VISITS OP HADIN KAI.

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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CHADIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF COMMENDS MNJTF EFFORTS AT TACKLING TERRORISM AND FORCE COMMANDER VISITS OP HADIN KAI.

1. The Force Commander (FC),Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim ...

1. The Force Commander (FC),Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim continued his engagement with senior military hierarchies of the Troops` Contributing Countries ...

September 13, 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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DISCLAIMER TO GORY PICTURES OF BURIAL IN MASS GRAVE

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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DISCLAIMER TO GORY PICTURES OF BURIAL IN MASS GRAVE

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), have been notified of a trending picture with caption "Alhamdulillah. Zam ...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), have been notified of a trending picture with caption "Alhamdulillah. ZamfaraMustSecure" and several other viral gory pictures and videos of dumping into mass grave of ...

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 10, 2021
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SUICIDE A SILENT MENACE AND NEED FOR PROACTIVE MEASURES BY COMMODORE SG DOGO

INRODUCTION 1. Oftentimes acquaintances and very close associates of suicide victims express regret of ne ...

INRODUCTION 1. 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 i ...

September 10, 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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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DID NOT ORDER THE ARREST OF RETIRED COMMODORE KUNLE OLAWUNMI

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|Date: August 30, 2021
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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DID NOT ORDER THE ARREST OF RETIRED COMMODORE KUNLE OLAWUNMI

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to an online news publication by Sahara Re ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to an online news publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ordered the arrest of retired Cdre ...

August 30, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN THE LAKE CHAD REGION AGAIN

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|Date: August 26, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN THE LAKE CHAD REGION AGAIN

1. The troops of Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Sector 4 Diffa in Niger Republic displayed uncommo ...

1. The troops of Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Sector 4 Diffa in Niger Republic displayed uncommon acts of gallantry and bravery when their location was attacked. Troops of the Sector deployed ...

August 26, 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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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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GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

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|Date: July 28, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand Patron of the Org ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand Patron of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), and also named Chief Host of forthcoming Sahel M ...

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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CDS ATTRIBUTES RESCUE OF NAF FIGHTER PILOT PARTLY TO ENGAGEMENT OF STAKEHOLDERS, AS DHQ HOLDS SECURITY PARLEY WITH RETIRED SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS IN NORTHWEST

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|Date: July 19, 2021
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CDS ATTRIBUTES RESCUE OF NAF FIGHTER PILOT PARTLY TO ENGAGEMENT OF STAKEHOLDERS, AS DHQ HOLDS SECURITY PARLEY WITH RETIRED SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS IN NORTHWEST

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has attributed, in part, the rescue and safe retu ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has attributed, in part, the rescue and safe return of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter pilot that was involved in air crash yesterday, 18 J ...

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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#DHQUpdate Military Success

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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#DHQUpdate Military Success

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July 09, 2021
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NADCEL 2021: NAOWA GUARDS BRIGADE CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NASARAWA STATE

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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NADCEL 2021: NAOWA GUARDS BRIGADE CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NASARAWA STATE

The Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA), Guards Brigade Chapter has conducted a community o ...

The Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA), Guards Brigade Chapter has conducted a community outreach for children, widows and orphans in the Brigade's Area of Responsibility in commemorati ...

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

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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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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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