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Omu-Aran Welcomes New Army Battalion as Leaders Commend Tinubu, AbdulRazaq

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Omu-Aran Welcomes New Army Battalion as Leaders Commend Tinubu, AbdulRazaq

The people of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have welcomed the deployment of a new Nigerian Army battalion to the community, describing the development as a major boost to security across Kwara South. The reception, held on Tuesday, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, the local government administration and residents, who…

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Army Names GOCs for New Divisions as Expansion Signals Major Shift in Nigeria’s Security Strategy

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Army Names GOCs for New Divisions as Expansion Signals Major Shift in Nigeria’s Security Strategy

The Nigerian Army has appointed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to lead its newly created divisions, marking a significant step in the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Army from eight to twelve divisions as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to growing security challenges. The appointments follow the…

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Nigerian Military Drone Strike Hits ISWAP Logistics Base, Over 20 Fighters Reportedly Killed

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Nigerian Military Drone Strike Hits ISWAP Logistics Base, Over 20 Fighters Reportedly Killed

More than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have reportedly been killed in a Nigerian military air operation targeting a terrorist logistics and assembly location in the Southern Lake Chad region. The strike, conducted on July 21 by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) at Kila Bariya, followed intelligence indicating the…

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Nigerian Air Force Foils Planned Bandit Offensive with Precision Strike on Border Hideout

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Nigerian Air Force Foils Planned Bandit Offensive with Precision Strike on Border Hideout

The Nigerian military has intensified its offensive against armed bandit groups in the North-West, carrying out a precision air strike that reportedly disrupted a major gathering of suspected terrorists along the Niger–Kaduna–Zamfara border. According to security sources, the operation targeted Dogon Dawa, where intelligence reports indicated that a large number of armed bandits had assembled…

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Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs and Operational Commanders

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Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs and Operational Commanders

The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), operational commanders and heads of key military institutions in a move aimed at strengthening national security and improving operational effectiveness across the country. The strategic reshuffle was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi…

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DHQ Launches Operation Clean Sweep III After Death of Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar

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DHQ Launches Operation Clean Sweep III After Death of Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar

Katsina, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), through the Joint Task Force North West, has launched a fresh large-scale military operation, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, across Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State following the abduction and death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar. The operation is aimed at intensifying pressure…

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Nigeria-US Joint Military Operations Eliminate Over 175 Terrorists in North-East

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Nigeria-US Joint Military Operations Eliminate Over 175 Terrorists in North-East

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that joint counterterrorism operations conducted by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have resulted in the elimination of more than 175 Islamic State-linked terrorists in Nigeria’s North-East region. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila…

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Nigerian Military Uncovers Boko Haram, ISWAP Plots Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Festive Period

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Nigerian Military Uncovers Boko Haram, ISWAP Plots Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Festive Period

The Nigerian military has announced that it has uncovered fresh plots by terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), to launch attacks during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, particularly in parts of the North-East. The disclosure was made by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK),…

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Nigeria Moves to Deploy AI, Anti-Drone Technology for Military Operations

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Nigeria Moves to Deploy AI, Anti-Drone Technology for Military Operations

Nigeria is set to deploy artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems and anti-drone technology as part of a broader effort to modernise military operations and strengthen national security architecture. The initiative was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, during engagements with international defence technology partners in Europe. According to officials, the planned upgrade will introduce…

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UN Rights Chief Demands Probe Into Deadly Nigerian, Chadian Airstrikes

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UN Rights Chief Demands Probe Into Deadly Nigerian, Chadian Airstrikes

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for urgent and independent investigations into separate military airstrikes by Nigerian and Chadian forces that reportedly killed scores of civilians in northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Türk expressed shock over reports that a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market…

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