News 175 ISIS fighters killed in joint Nigeria-US counterterrorism operations —… Alagbe Shenayon May 20, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says 175 ISIS fighters have been killed in north-east Nigeria during recent counterterrorism…
News Troops tracking Oyo abductors after making contact – DHQ Taiwo Oyedokun May 20, 2026 The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said troops involved in search-and-rescue operations have made contact with the abductors of…
News No terrorist base in south-west—DHQ Josiah David May 19, 2026 The Defence Headquarters made this clarification while addressing reports suggesting the existence of entrenched terrorist camps…
News Al-Minuki: Why there’s confusion over ISIS’ second-in-command… Oluwadamilare Emmanuel May 17, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the tactical use of similar names and aliases among terrorists caused the confusion…
News How slain ISIS figure al-Minuki became one of the world’s most active… Alagbe Shenayon May 16, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the senior Islamic State leader killed in a joint…
News US Military support to Nigeria comes at no cost — DHQ Alagbe Shenayon Feb 28, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that military assistance provided by the United States to Nigeria is being offered…
News DHQ clears air on alleged US troop presence in Nigeria Alagbe Shenayon Feb 6, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has addressed widespread media reports and public discussions claiming that United States troops…
News DHQ concludes investigations, confirms coup plot against Tinubu, says… Oluwadamilare Emmanuel Jan 27, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has finally confirmed that there was a coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. In October…
News DHQ declares January 15 as Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Khadijat Adelani Jan 8, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that January 15 each year is officially designated as Armed Forces Celebration and…
News DHQ reacts to reports linking cancellation of 2025 Independence Day parade… Oluwadamilare Emmanuel Oct 19, 2025 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a report claiming that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary…