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Eid-El-Kabir: Military warns of planned terror attacks in the North

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North-East), ‘Operation Haɗin-Kai‘ (OPHK), has assured residents of the North-East region of adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, amid intelligence reports warning of possible terrorist attacks. In a security advisory issued yesterday, the Theatre Command said troops had been strategically deployed to vulnerable locations across the region to ensure peaceful celebrations. The Command, while extending Eid greetings to Muslim faithful, disclosed that remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) might attempt to exploit…

Military arraigns 36 officers over alleged coup plot against Tinubu

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian military has formally commenced the trial of dozens of officers accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot, inaugurating a General Court-Martial in Abuja under heavy security and strict secrecy. The proceedings, which began yesterday, are being held at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, with journalists barred from accessing the courtroom. The closed-door arrangement underscores the sensitive nature of the case, which centres on allegations of an attempt to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. At least 30 serving military personnel—comprising both senior and junior officers—are…

Conflicting death toll, as NAF airstrike hits market in Borno-Yobe border community

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Military defends airstrike A suspected Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market along the Borno–Yobe border has triggered outrage and confusion, with conflicting casualty figures and a firm defence from the military that the location was a terrorist hub. The strike hit Jilli village in Gubio local government area of Borno State on Saturday afternoon, targeting what the military described as a key logistics base for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. However, witnesses and local officials say the attack struck the bustling Jilli Market at peak trading hours,…

Borno: B’Haram launches fresh attack, kills Army General, soldiers

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

A fresh attack by Boko Haram insurgents has left several Nigerian soldiers dead, including a senior army officer, after a military base in Borno State came under heavy assault late Wednesday night. The attack was carried out by fighters linked to the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram. According to reports, the incident happened at a Joint Task Force formation in Benesheikh, located in Kaga local government area. The town sits along the busy Damaturu Road, a known route often targeted by insurgents. Sources within the military said the attackers…

N’East attacks: Defence Minister urges Nigerians not to lose hope

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Tinubu approves more equipment for military Security Chiefs have briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry across the country, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen military operations following a recent surge in attacks in the North-East. The closed-door meeting, held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top security officials led by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and Heads of the armed forces and intelligence…

Gumi urges FG to negotiate with armed groups

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Questions heavy military spending Controversial Islamic cleric and security commentator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its heavy spending on military operations and instead pursue dialogue with armed groups such as the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Boko Haram and bandits as part of efforts to end Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. Speaking during a recent interview, Gumi said he could support groups like IPOB, Boko Haram or bandits if they agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peaceful negotiations with the government. According to…

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

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

FG speaks on youths compulsory military training

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has dismissed reports that it’s planning to introduce mandatory military service for youths. Speaking during the presentation of a publication titled: ‘Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths’ in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), said there was no truth to the claim. He stated that the government remains committed to a professional volunteer armed forces supported by civic national service programmes. The minister, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Col. George Usibe, said the country’s…

DHQ confirms coup plot against Tinubu

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…16 Officers face court-martial Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally confirmed that a coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was uncovered, bringing an end to months of official denials and speculation surrounding the arrest of several senior military officers. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed that investigations into acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations involving 16 officers have been concluded, with those found culpable to be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. Uba said the affected officers,…

Borno: Army rescues 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 Aminu Imam

Troops of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai, (OPHK) have rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the Mussa district, of Askira/Uba local government area of Borno state. The victims, aged between 15 and 20, were kidnapped on November 23 while harvesting crops on their family farmlands. They were freed on Saturday, November 29, after what military authorities described as a swift and intelligence-driven operation in the southern Borno axis. A statement from the Nigerian Army said the girls were immediately evacuated to a secure military facility where they are…