Joint Nigeria-US Operations Kill 175 Terrorists in North-East, Military Says

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Joint Nigeria-US Operations Kill 175 Terrorists in North-East, Military Says   By: Zagazola Makama   The Nigerian military says ongoing joint counter-insurgency operations conducted with the United States Africa Command have eliminated 175 ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria.  ...
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Alleged Terrorism: Court fixes May 26 for DSS to open case against Malami, Son

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Alleged Terrorism: Court fixes May 26 for DSS to open case against Malami, Son The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 26 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to open its case of alleged terrorism against the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Mala...
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Alleged cyberbullying: Again, Sowore Fails to enter defence

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Alleged cyberbullying: Again, Sowore Fails to enter defence *Prosecution Counsel Accuses Sowore of delay tactics as Court Sets June 4 for Ruling on recusal petition* Politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore has failed to enter a defence in his ongoing trial before a Federal High Court in Abu...
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Seven Killed, Kafin Hausa Chairman Injured in Jigawa Auto Crash

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Seven Killed, Kafin Hausa Chairman Injured in Jigawa Auto Crash   By: Zagazola Makama    Seven persons have died while the Chairman of Kafin Hausa Local Government Area sustained injuries following a fatal motor accident along the Malam Madori–Hadejia Road in Jigawa State. &nbs...
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Troops Foil Cattle Rustling Attempt in Plateau Border Community

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Troops Foil Cattle Rustling Attempt in Plateau Border Community   By: Zagazola Makama     Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation by unidentified armed men in a border community between Bassa and Jos South Lo...
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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba Over Alleged Sale of 23 Rifles

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba Over Alleged Sale of 23 Rifles By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Taraba State over the alleged sale of 23 AK-47 rifles to a rogue vigilante leader. Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at...
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Two Hunters Killed in Suspected Terror Attack in Oyo Community

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Two Hunters Killed in Suspected Terror Attack in Oyo Community   By: Zagazola Makama    Two local hunters have been killed following an attack by suspected terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.   Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p...
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Security Forces Raid Criminal Hideouts in Edo, Arrest Two Suspects

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Security Forces Raid Criminal Hideouts in Edo, Arrest Two Suspects   By: Zagazola Makama   Joint security operatives have raided suspected criminal hideouts in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, leading to the arrest of two suspects and recovery of weapons.   Security...
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Troops Raid Suspected Terror Logistics Network in Sokoto, Arrest 11

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Troops Raid Suspected Terror Logistics Network in Sokoto, Arrest 11 By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 11 suspects and recovered a fabricated firearm during a raid on suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Sokoto State. Military sources said the operation was conduc...
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Court grants El Rufai N100m bail in DSS charges of alleged National Security Breach

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  Court grants El Rufai N100m bail in DSS charges of alleged National Security Breach *Remains in ICPC custody following Kaduna high court's earlier denial of bail application The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N1...
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Five Militants Killed in Attack Near Ayorou as Local Official Abducted in Niger Republic

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Five Militants Killed in Attack Near Ayorou as Local Official Abducted in Niger Republic   By: Zagazola Makama    At least five local militia members were killed following an attack by suspected Islamic State-linked gunmen in Seno village near Ayorou in Niger Republic’s Tillabé...
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DHQ: Over 20 ISWAP Fighters Killed in Another Joint Nigeria–US Air Operation in Borno

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DHQ: Over 20 ISWAP Fighters Killed in Another Joint Nigeria–US Air Operation in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama   The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says over 20 suspected ISIS/ISWAP fighters have been neutralised in a coordinated air operation involving Nigerian forces and the United States...
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Chief of Policy and Plans Hails Army’s Operational Gains at Biennial Conference

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Chief of Policy and Plans Hails Army’s Operational Gains at Biennial Conference   By: Zagazola Makama    Maj Gen Bamidele Alabi, The Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) on Monday said the Nigerian Army had recorded significant operational successes across various theatres of operat...
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Nigeria deploys troops to Benin Republic for regional security operation

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Nigeria deploys troops to Benin Republic for regional security operation   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to regional security cooperation with the deployment of troops to the Republic o...
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COAS Hails US-Nigeria Joint Operation That Eliminated ISIS Second-in-Command

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COAS Hails US-Nigeria Joint Operation That Eliminated ISIS Second-in-Command   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has commended the successful joint operation between Nigerian and United States forces that led to the elimination of a top...
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Army Aviation Critical to Operational Successes, Says COAS

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Army Aviation Critical to Operational Successes, Says COAS   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army Aviation has become a critical force multiplier in ongoing military operations across the country, significantly enhanc...
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Bi-Annual Conference Enhancing Implementation of Army Decisions, Operational Efficiency – COAS

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Bi-Annual Conference Enhancing Implementation of Army Decisions, Operational Efficiency – COAS   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the transition of Army conferences from quarterly and annual schedules to bi-annual engagements has...
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COAS Reaffirms Commitment to Defeating Insecurity, Strengthening Army Operations

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COAS Reaffirms Commitment to Defeating Insecurity, Strengthening Army Operations   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to defeating terrorism, banditry and other emerging security threats...
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Nigerian Army Must Continuously Adapt to Emerging Threats – COAS

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Nigerian Army Must Continuously Adapt to Emerging Threats – COAS   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on commanders and senior officers of the Nigerian Army to continuously adapt operational strategies to effectively address...
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One Dead, Two Injured as Armed Men Clash with Villagers Over Alleged Eviction in Bauchi

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One Dead, Two Injured as Armed Men Clash with Villagers Over Alleged Eviction in Bauchi   By: Zagazola Makama    One person has been killed while two others sustained gunshot injuries following a violent clash between armed men and residents of Unguwan Marke area in Munsal Ward, L...
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  1. Security Operatives Discover Suspected Bomb Impact Points in Bauchi Grazing Reserve
  2. COAS Welfare Flight Airlifts 341 Personnel In and Out of Operation Hadin Kai Theatre
  3. Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site in Rivers Forest
  4. One Killed as Suspected Armed Herders Attack Benue Community
  5. Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler, Recover Cannabis and Vehicles in Makurdi

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