The Nigerian Army has announced that its official X account, formerly known as Twitter, has been fully restored and regular updates have resumed following a period of technical glitches. The statement, released on Sunday, confirmed that administrative control of the platform has been reinstated, allowing the military to continue publishing information on its operations, achievements, and institutional developments.
Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, disclosed that the restoration followed efforts to resolve an incident of unauthorised access reported on 29 August 2026. The Army stated that the account is now secured, marking the end of the disruption that had prevented the release of official communications through that specific channel.
In the statement, the Nigerian Army emphasized that the successful recovery of the account underscores its commitment to safeguarding digital communication platforms. The military highlighted its dedication to protecting the integrity of information and ensuring that it maintains credible and secure channels for public engagement.
“The successful recovery underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding its digital communication platforms, protecting the integrity of information and ensuring the continued use of credible and secure channels for public engagement,” the statement said.
The Army also expressed appreciation for the patience and support shown by Nigerians, media members, and other stakeholders while the primary account was inaccessible. The statement acknowledged the public's cooperation in accessing credible information through the military’s alternative official communication platforms during the outage.
Members of the public were advised to reconnect with and follow the restored official X account, @HQNigerianArmy, to receive timely, authentic, and verified updates. The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to transparent strategic communication, sustained public engagement, and strengthening the bond of trust between the military and the Nigerian people.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
