Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Defence Headquarters says 16 of its personnel have been killed in the Okuoma community of Delta State. Acting Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Digital In Health Initiative Will Improve Healthcare Outcomes For Nigerians – … Read more
The Defence Headquarters reported significant achievements in the last week, with troops neutralizing 86 terrorists. The military concentrated efforts on striking terrorists’ enclaves through air attacks and deploying superior power in areas where terrorists were hiding. Notable successes were achieved in different regions, such as the North West. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said the Nigerian Military has no plan to take over the government in Nigeria. This is as it revealed that there have been some recent calls from some quarters for the military to intervene in the country’s democracy. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has warned against any sabotage of the presidential inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The armed forces are on standby to ensure a smooth transition process. Potential threats to national security have been warned, and the military vows to prevent any disruptions during the inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters … Read more
The Defence headquarters announces its readiness to tackle threats of attacks during the May 29 handover ceremony. Nigerian troops have eliminated 53 criminals and arrested 269 in the last two weeks, including terrorist collaborators, oil thieves, and criminal herdsmen. In addition, more than 125 abductees have been rescued by Nigerian troops in fighting raids. EKO … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
1,332 terrorists and their kin have laid down arms and surrendered to troops. The surrendered terrorists comprised 222 adult males, 411 adult females and 699 children. The troops also recovered 10 AK47 rifles, one LMG, seven rounds of 5.56 ammunition, and one LMG link containing 111 rounds of 7.62mm NATO. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Fire has gutted the defence headquarters in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the second floor of the Defence Headquarters, Garki, Abuja, suffered a fire incident on Monday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS Social Media Users Mock Dele Momodu For Posting Photoshopped APC Campaign Material Engage Certified Real Estate Professionals, Experts Urge Nigerians At Lagos Conference Lagos … Read more
Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more
Air strikes have killed dozens of terrorists in two weeks, according to the DHQ. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed major breakthroughs in the military’s fight against terrorists in the northern part of the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Donates N5m To Support Flood Victims In Benue 11 Senators Write … Read more
“We shall continue to discharge our constitutional responsibilities professionally, especially in protecting the country’s democracy, defence of the territorial integrity of the country as well as protection of lives and properties of citizens.” The Nigerian military has restated its commitment to the Constitution with a promise that it will remain apolitical and loyal to the … Read more
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has dismissed claims that Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, had any role to play in the release of the abducted Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State. In a statement issued via its spokesperson, Major Gen. John Enenche, the military said it rescued the students … Read more
The Military Defence Headquarters under its latest operations tagged ‘Operation Accord’, has again renovated classrooms and donated two boreholes to the most troubled vulnerable communities in Plateau State. The gesture is framed at winning the hearts and minds of the vulnerable aimed at extending hands of fellowship to the beneficiaries, says the Commander, Operation Safe … Read more
Nigeria defence headquarters has reacted to a video of soldiers in the war front at the flashpoint of insurgency in the north-east cursing Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Nigeria army. In a statement on Thursday, the DHQ condemned the behaviour of the soldiers saying it was against the ethics and rule of … Read more
Terugwa Igbagwa, a suspected leader of armed militia group in Benue state has been killed in a military onslaught, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said. The Defence Headquarters said, Igbagwa, also known had Orjondu, was killed in a combined team of Operation Whirl Stroke Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2. The Coordinator, … Read more