Tag: Defence Headquarters

‘U.S providing military support to Nigeria at no cost’ – DHQ

Aminu Imam
DHQ on US military

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the United States is providing military support to Nigeria at no cost as part of efforts to combat terrorism. The Director of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters, Major General Michael Onoja, made this known yesterday, while briefing journalists on security operations conducted in February 2026, disclosed that the US is offering training, intelligence and other operational assistance to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations. Onoja explained that the support is being channelled through the United States Africa Command under a partnership arrangement. “The…

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Confusion trails trial of suspected coup plotters – Report

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Report on coup plotters

Uncertainty surrounds the planned trial of officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu, as the Federal Government has yet to decide whether they will face a court-martial or be arraigned in a civilian court. According to a published report yesterday, the federal government had not given instruction on whether the suspects should be court-martialled or arraigned in a regular court. Recall that 16 senior officers were arrested in October 2025, alongside about 24 others, over the alleged plot. While the Defence Headquarters later confirmed their arrest for…

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‘Military not under pressure to compromise 2023 Polls’ – Defence HQ

Aminu Imam

…Says CDS ‘quoted out of context’  The Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that it is under pressure to scuttle the 2023 general elections, noting that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, was quoted out of context. Recall that Irabor had at the 61st session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Villa, Abuja, said military personnel were always facing pressure through inducements, but that the armed forces would remain apolitical. However, the Defence Headquarters, in an…

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Military eliminates 49 terrorists, 863 others surrender – Defence HQ

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian military has said troops killed 49 terrorists and bandits across theaters of operations, while 863 terrorists surrendered in the last two weeks. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, made this known while giving an update on operations of the armed forces on Thursday, in Abuja. He added that four gun trucks were captured from the terrorists while 16 abducted civilians were rescued within the period. The Director of Media Operation of the Defence Headquarters explained that troops of ”Operation Hadin Kai”, neutralised 37 terrorists, arrested 17…

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DHQ warns politicians, others against wearing military uniforms

Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), yesterday, said wearing military uniforms by unauthorised persons and politicians for electioneering campaign posters is illegal. In a statement by Defence Spokesman, Air Commodore Wap Maigida, the DHQ said it has noticed with dismay that some politicians have formed the habit of wearing military regalia and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters. The communique further stated that this trend is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians to wear military uniforms during military training exercises. It stressed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria,…

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‘No plan to overthrow President Buhari’ – Defence HQ

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The Military High Command yesterday debunked a report making the rounds that there was a plan to overthrow the democratically elected administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), through its Directorate of Army Public Relations, cited as false the report making the rounds, with the caption: “Defence Headquarters warns soldiers against overthrowing Buhari’s regime”. The DHQ, in an issued statement signed by Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the viral publication that the “Defence Headquarters has denounced a call for the military to take over the reins of power” was…

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COAS appointment: No mass retirement in Army–Defence hqts

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says speculations that there is mass retirement of some generals in Nigerian Army following the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is not true. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, stated this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.| Onyeuko said that retirement of senior officers from the military was always voluntary, adding that the military high command has yet to authorise retirement of any officer. “At this point you are all aware of the appointment of the new…

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Nigerian military states position on call to take over power from Buhari

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…Says it remains fully committed to present administration The Defence Headquarters has responded to the advice to President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over power to the Nigerian military. Recall that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria,  Robert Clarke, (SAN) at the weekend demanded that the military should control the government temporarily and restructure Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the Army’s Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain fully committed to the present administration and all associated democratic institutions. The spokesman noted that…

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‘There was no massacre in Benue’ — Defence HQ

Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), has refuted media reports on the alleged killing and destruction of houses and other property by the military in Konshisha local government area of Benue State, where 11 military personnel were allegedly murdered on Thursday by armed bandits. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu. The DHQ declared that there was no massacre in Konshisha and that the stories making the rounds were fabricated by bandits and their sponsors…

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‘We rescued Kankara schoolboys’ — Military contradicts govs on involvement of Miyetti Allah

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The Defence Headquarters says the troops of ‘Operation Hadarin Daji’ successfully rescued all 344 abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, (GSS) Kankara, Katsina State.  Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle and his Katsina State counterpart, Aminu Bello Masari, had separately said the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association played a major role in the release of the schoolboys. But in a statement issued yesterday, the spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, John Enenche, said the military rescued the captives, thanking “the members of general public who volunteered information are also appreciated”.  He…

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