COAS assures troops of welfare, tasks them on protection of critical infrastructure

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COAS assures troops of welfare, tasks them on protection of critical infrastructure — Says performance will boost national economy The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has assured troops 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt of improved welfare and working conditions...
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Troops neutralise bandit, recover arms in Plateau raid

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Troops neutralise bandit, recover arms in Plateau raid By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have neutralised a notorious bandit and recovered arms and ammunition during a raid on a hideout in Plateau State...
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Buratai files N1bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi over terrorism allegations

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Buratai files N1bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi over terrorism allegations   By: Zagazola Makama    Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has filed a N1 billion defamation suit against another retired senior officer, Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Hamis...
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“While the rest of us sleep, you keep watch over Nigeria” — Governor Diri praises soldiers’ sacrifices

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“While the rest of us sleep, you keep watch over Nigeria” — Governor Diri praises soldiers’ sacrifices   By: Zagazola Makama  Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the Nigerian Army for the sacrifices made by soldiers in protecting the country, describing their effor...
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COAS visits Bayelsa, commiserates with state government over late deputy governor, lauds support for 16 Brigade

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COAS visits Bayelsa, commiserates with state government over late deputy governor, lauds support for 16 Brigade   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri...
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COAS commends 31 Artillery Brigade troops for professionalism, assures improved welfare

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COAS commends 31 Artillery Brigade troops for professionalism, assures improved welfare   By: Zagazola Makama By The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of the 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, for their steadfastness, professionalism, and diligence...
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Scores killed in Boko Haram/ISWAP renewed  clashes in Mandara Mountains and Sambisa Forest 

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Scores killed in Boko Haram/ISWAP renewed clashes in Mandara Mountains and Sambisa Forest By: Zagazola Makama Scores of fighters were reportedly killed in a week-long surge of violent infighting between rival factions of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) across the Samb...
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Amnesty International strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa by the police in Abuja

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Amnesty International strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa by the police in Abuja. Last week, it emerged that Salim was being tracked and monitored by officers attached to the Gusau Central Police Command. This is connected to his legitimate exercise of freedom of expressio...
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Bandits attack national park service office in oyo, kill five forest guards

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Bandits attack national park service office in oyo, kill five forest guards By: Zagazola Makama No fewer than five forest guards of the National Park Service have been killed following an attack on the service’s office in Oloka area of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected bandi...
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BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP ATTEMPT 

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BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP ATTEMPT  Burkina Faso's Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.   Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed the details in a national television broadcast, st...
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Bandits kill 3 in reprisal to shooting of fulani youths by Berom militia in Plateau

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Bandits kill 3 in reprisal to shooting of fulani youths by Berom militia in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Three persons were killed in renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State following the shooting of two Fulani youths in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA), as tensio...
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Army Chief tasks 18 brigade troops on intensified operations, approves new accommodation, 

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Army Chief tasks 18 brigade troops on intensified operations, approves new accommodation,    By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the construction of additional accommodation and the renovation of administrative buildings...
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Fulani youths shot by suspected Berom militia in Jos South in latest unprovoked attack in Plateau

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Fulani youths shot by suspected Berom militia in Jos South in latest unprovoked attack in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Two Fulani youths were ambushed late Tuesday while returning from Gero village in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) in the latest unprovoked attack by suspected Berom militia i...
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Etsu of Nupe pledges prayers, support for Nigerian Army during COAS visit

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Etsu of Nupe pledges prayers, support for Nigerian Army during COAS visit   By: Zagazola Makama    The Etsu of Nupe, HRH Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on Wednesday expressed strong appreciation and support for the Nigerian Army during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...
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Chief of Army Staff visits Etsu Nupe, reiterated NA’s operational readiness and seeks guidance on security challenges

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Chief of Army Staff visits Etsu Nupe, reiterated NA’s operational readiness and seeks guidance on security challenges   By: Zagazola Makama  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday visited the Etsu of Nupe, HRH Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, in Bida town, expres...
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Nigeria Faces Rising Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking from Brazil and Europe

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Nigeria Faces Rising Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking from Brazil and Europe By: Zagazola Makama   Nigeria is increasingly facing a severe public security challenge as Brazilian hard drugs, particularly cocaine and heroin, continue to inundate the country’s ports, airports, and border corrid...
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killed, two injured as bandits attack Katsina communities

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 killed, two injured as bandits attack Katsina communities  By: Zagazola Makama   Suspected armed bandits have attacked Gidan Alhaji Barau and Gidan Hazo villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving two persons dead and two others injured.   Zag...
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Troops neutralise kidnappers, recover weapons in Plateau

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Troops neutralise kidnappers, recover weapons in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army under Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, neutralising suspects and recovering weapons...
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COAS visits Babangida, Abdulsalami, Niger govt, pledges stronger security collaboration

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COAS visits Babangida, Abdulsalami, Niger govt, pledges stronger security collaboration   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has paid courtesy visits to former Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well...
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Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Kaduna

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Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Kaduna   By: Zagazola Makama  Troops of Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have rescued six kidnapped victims during a coordinated military operation in the Kajuru/Kujama axis of Kaduna State. Zagazola Makama report that the rescue was carr...
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  1. One killed, nine arrested as rival gangs clash in Kano
  2. Realistic training key to winning modern battles, says Army Chief as he declared the TRADOC Conference 2026 open
  3. Six killed, nine injured in fatal auto crash in Plateau
  4. Bandits abduct two police officers in Zamfara
  5. Four bandits neutralized, one civilian killed in Zamfara attack

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