Defence Headquarters

However, a statement signed by Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, the Director of Defence Information, said on Thursday that while the military respects everyone’s right to free expression and justice, it must be noted that the military profession has its peculiarity that borders on discipline, truth and respect.

#EndSARS: No sensible Nigerian will go out again to protest – DHQ

6 days ago

Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Acting Director, Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Brigadier-General Bernard Onyeuko, said troops battled insurgents in over 18 locations in Borno State.

DHQ: Over 13,000 terrorists, families surrender to Nigerian troops

2 weeks ago

Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff

DHQ: Weapons proliferation dangerous to national security

3 weeks ago

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Thursday, urged the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to continue providing enhanced and timely intelligence support for the ongoing military operations across the country.

Nigerian government reiterates resolve to provide adequate logistics, equipment, welfare to military

3 weeks ago

The Defence Headquarters on Saturday night honoured the late Lt.-Col. Abu Ali, who died while fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North East on November 4, 2016, for gallantry and professionalism.

DHQ honours late Colonel Abu Ali five years after

3 weeks ago

Masked gunmen have abducted Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.), in the Ajah area of Lagos State, according to a report.

Retired AVM Sikiru Smith abducted in Lagos

4 weeks ago

Nigerian government sets up committee to tackle illegal refineries in Niger Delta

September 23, 2021

Nigerian government sets up panel to recover illegally-refined crude oil

September 23, 2021

The theatre commander of the northeast joint task force — Operation Hadin Kai, Christopher Musa, says the prayers of Nigerians made many Boko Haram members surrender to troops.

Nigerian Army: Prayers by Nigerians made Boko Haram insurgents surrender

September 20, 2021

However, a statement signed by Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, the Director of Defence Information, said on Thursday that while the military respects everyone’s right to free expression and justice, it must be noted that the military profession has its peculiarity that borders on discipline, truth and respect.

DHQ directs Military personnel seeking redress to follow due process

September 17, 2021

Gombe, NDLEA partner on war against illicit drugs

September 14, 2021

Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Sawyer, who made this known described the video which has been trending online as false and malicious and has no link whatsoever with the operations being conducted by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria(AFN).

DHQ debunks allegations of mass burial bandits killed in Zamfara

September 12, 2021

Nigerian military releases 565 Boko Haram members to Borno government

September 3, 2021

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has advised his colleagues to look for alternative sources of revenue apart from oil.

Katsina governor: Nigeria’s security forces overstretched, poorly armed

September 3, 2021

DHQ: Why we ‘invited’ retired Commodore Olawunmi

August 29, 2021