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National

BREAKING: FG backs DHQ as coup rumour sparks political firestorm

Akanji Philip October 20, 2025

The Federal Government, on Sunday, broke its silence over reports of an alleged failed coup to topple the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in an...

3 Minutes

Local News

Military not mandated to offer amnesty — DHQ

Akanji Philip July 3, 2025

The Defence Headquarters has clarified that granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits is not within the purview of the military. The DHQ noted that such decisions lie with other arms of government....

2 Minutes

Local News

How Troops Halt Deadly ISWAP Attack in Borno

Akanji Philip January 9, 2025 0 Comment

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that six soldiers were killed by ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in a raid on a military base in Borno. The DHQ, however, said 34 t of the terrorists were...

2 Minutes

Court Local News

Tension As Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspected Boko Haram, Here’s Why

VAM News March 28, 2024 0 Comment

VOICE AIR MEDIA, VAM News Update THE Defence Headquarters says the release of 313 terrorism suspects to Borno government was on the orders of the Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri. The Director, Defence...

7 Minutes

Extra

Terrorists now left with 2 choices, get ready to be killed, die or surrender – DHQ Reports

Akanji Philip February 8, 2024 0 Comment

The Defence headquarters has insisted that the armed forces will continue to fulfil its mission of hunting and destroying terrorists and their cohorts across the country in the most professional manner unless they choose...

3 Minutes

Local News

86 terrorists killed, 60 illegal refineries destroyed – DHQ Reports

Akanji Philip January 12, 2024 0 Comment

The Defence Headquarters says the military has eliminated no fewer than 86 terrorists and other criminals and apprehended 101 others in different operations across the country in the last one week. It added...

2 Minutes

Local News

DHQ: Troops Eliminated 817 Terrorists, Arrested 1,326 In 3 Months

Akanji Philip September 8, 2023 0 Comment

The Defence Headquarters says troops of the armed forces of Nigeria have in the last three months, killed 817 terrorists, apprehended 1,326 criminals and rescued 721 hostages in different operations across the country. ...

1 Minute

Local News

36 military officers killed in Niger – DHQ Reports

Akanji Philip August 17, 2023 0 Comment

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has disclosed that 36 officers were killed in Niger State. It disclosed this while giving a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an...

2 Minutes

National

DHQ Denies Warning Soldiers Against Coup In Nigeria

VAM News November 15, 2021 0 Comment

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned politicians not drag the military into their issues. It said a viral online report credited to the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, where officers and...

1 Minute

National

DHQ Gives Update, Counts Nigerian Troops Successes In The Fight Against Terrorism

VAM News September 30, 2021 0 Comment

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai eliminated 85 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), terrorists in one month....