Syrian national dies in suspected suicide in Sokoto

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Syrian national dies in suspected suicide in Sokoto   By: Zagazola Makama    A Syrian national resident in Sokoto for more than 40 years has died in a suspected case of suicide after allegedly consuming insecticide, the Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed.   Zagazola...
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Vigilante rescue attempt turns fatal in Yobe, one killed, another injured

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Vigilante rescue attempt turns fatal in Yobe, one killed, another injured   By: Zagazola Makama   A rescue attempt by vigilante operatives in the early hours of Thursday turned tragic in Sandi Village, Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, leaving one person dead and another inju...
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Troops repel bandits’ attacks, secure farming communities in Taraba

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Troops repel bandits’ attacks, secure farming communities in Taraba   By: Zagazola Makama    The Nigerian Army troops of 6 Brigade, Operation Peace Shield, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, on Thursday repelled multiple attacks by armed bandits during a security esco...
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COAS VISITS OBA OF LAGOS, SOLICITS TRADITIONAL SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS

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COAS VISITS OBA OF LAGOS, SOLICITS TRADITIONAL SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS   The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 11 December 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, at his palace in Lagos.   D...
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COAS commissions new soldiers’ club at Dodan Barracks, point up renewed focus on soldiers’ welfare

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COAS commissions new soldiers’ club at Dodan  Barracks, point up  renewed focus on soldiers’ welfare   By: Zagazola Makama    The commissioning of a new Soldiers’ Club at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Thursday has further reinforced the Nigerian Ar...
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DSS opens case against Owo church attackers, who killed 40 worshippers, presents first witness

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DSS opens case against Owo church attackers, who killed 40 worshippers, presents first witness   By: Zagazola Makama    The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday opened its case against five men accused of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholi...
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Renewed violence in Otukpko as Fulani harder killed, over 20 cows slaughtered in Benue

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Renewed violence in Otukpko as Fulani harder killed, over 20 cows slaughtered in Benue By: Zagazola Makama Tension has been building up in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a disturbing wave of coordinated attacks that claimed the life of a Fulani herder and led to the killing...
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Kwara police intercept illegal firearms, arrest four suspects

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Kwara police intercept illegal firearms, arrest four suspects   By: Zagazola Makama    Police in Kwara state have intercepted a cache of illegal firearms and arrested four suspects during a routine stop-and-search operation along Sabongida Road.   According to sources, on 1...
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17 killed as armed Jukun Militia attack returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo, Taraba

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17 killed as armed Jukun Militia  attack returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo, Taraba   By: Zagazola Makama    Wukari, Taraba – At least 17 people were killed and eight others injured when armed men, suspected to be Jukun militia, launched a coordinated attack on returning Inte...
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6 Brigade Commander boosts security in Chanchanji after deadly attacks on farmers

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6 Brigade Commander boosts security in Chanchanji after deadly attacks on farmers   By: Zagazola Makama    The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General KC Uwa, on Tuesday, 10 December 2025, conducted an operational and confidence-building visit to Chanchanji in Tak...
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Troops rescue kidnapped man in Lau LGA, Taraba State

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Troops rescue kidnapped man in Lau LGA, Taraba State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops deployed in Taraba State have successfully rescued a kidnapped man in Lau Local Government Area, the Nigerian Army has confirmed.   Sources told Zagazola Makama that  the victim...
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Delta police raid criminal hideout, arrest 161 suspects in Agbor

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Delta police raid criminal hideout, arrest 161 suspects in Agbor   By: Zagazola Makama   The Delta State Police Command has arrested 161 suspects during a raid on a criminal hideout in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, targeting drug trafficking and other illicit activities. &nb...
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Benue police repel bandits attack, rescue passengers along Adoka road

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Benue police repel bandits attack, rescue passengers along Adoka road   By: Zagazola Makama    The Benue Police have  successfully repelled an armed bandits’ attack targeting vehicles along Adoka Road, rescuing passengers who were stranded by the assailants.   S...
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IED planted by bandits hits vehicle along Gurusu–Gwashi road in Zamfara

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IED planted by bandits hits vehicle along Gurusu–Gwashi road in Zamfara   By: Zagazola Makama    An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected armed bandits exploded on 10 December 2025 along the Gurusu–Gwashi route in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara Stat...
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Reckless shooting by NDLEA injures youth in Ngurore market in Yobe

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Reckless shooting by NDLEA injures youth in Ngurore market in Yobe    By: Zagazola Makama    A youth sustained injuries following a reckless shooting incident by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Ngurore Market, Yola North Local G...
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Troops repel attack on Delwa resettlement community, neutralise terrorist in Borno

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Troops  repel attack on Delwa resettlement community, neutralise terrorist in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on the newly resettled community of Delwa in Konduga Local Government Are...
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Army troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Borno

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Army troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two terrorists in an ambush at Shettimari general area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.    Sources told Zagazola Makama...
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CUSTOMS COMPTROLLER GAMBO IYERE ALIYU WHO REJECTED $50,000 BRIBE TAKES HELM AT FOU ZONE A

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CUSTOMS COMPTROLLER GAMBO IYERE ALIYU WHO REJECTED $50,000 BRIBE TAKES HELM AT FOU ZONE A The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has witnessed a major transition as outgoing Comptroller , now Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) Mohammed Salisu Shuaibu, formally hand...
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Burkina Faso yet to release detained NAF pilots despite diplomatic pressure, a painful reality and a dangerous path

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Burkina Faso yet to release detained NAF pilots despite diplomatic pressure, a painful reality and a dangerous path   By; Zagazola Makama    Burkina Faso’s continued detention of eleven Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew for more than 48 hours has now crossed from a diplom...
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Banditry attacks in Zamfara leave two dead, three injured

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  Banditry attacks in Zamfara leave two dead, three injured   By:Zagazola Makama    Armed bandits have reportedly attacked two communities in Zamfara State, resulting in fatalities and injuries.   In Adabka Village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, about ...
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  1. Boko Haram invade home of police officer in Yobe in a targeted attack
  2. IED explosion injures four in Monguno, Borno State
  3. President Tinubu congratulates newly promoted major generals, assures support for armed forces
  4. Defense Minister hails promotion of senior officers, tasks new major generals on professionalism
  5. COAS charges newly promoted generals on regional security, professionalism and strategic foresight

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