Nigerian Army restores X account after 70-day hack, resumes official updates

The Nigerian Army has recovered its official X account (@HQNigerianArmy) after 70 days of unauthorized access that began August 29, 2026. Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed Sunday that administrative control is fully reinstated and the platform is secured.

The breach left the Army without its primary social media channel for over two months. During the downtime, the Army directed the public to alternative official platforms for verified information. The restored account will now resume regular updates on operations, achievements, and institutional developments.

This matters because the Army's X account is a primary source for operational updates, recruitment announcements, and security advisories. A compromised military account risks spreading misinformation during crises. The 70-day recovery timeline also raises questions about digital security protocols for critical government infrastructure.

For the public: the verified handle is @HQNigerianArmy. Any other account claiming to represent the Nigerian Army on X is unofficial. Bookmark this handle for authentic updates on military operations, recruitment exercises, and security alerts.

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SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/08/nigeria-army-official-x-twitter-account-now-restore-resumes-updates/