Troops eliminate ISWAP, recover weapons in Borno ambush operation

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Troops eliminate ISWAP, recover weapons in Borno ambush operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully disrupted the movement of ISWAP terrorists in an ambush along the Banki axis of Borno State, recovering weapons and neutralising one terrorist...
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Troops recover arms, ammunition in raid on foshoron village, Plateau

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Troops  recover arms, ammunition in raid on foshoron village, Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Operation Python Eagle (OPEP) on Wednesday conducted a successful raid at Foshoron Village in Daffo District...
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COAS stresses improved troop accommodation, welfare alongside operational readiness in Enugu

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COAS stresses improved troop accommodation, welfare alongside operational readiness in Enugu By: Zagazola Makama The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised the need for improved accommodation and welfare for soldiers, highlighting that the well-being of personnel is crit...
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COAS urges stronger unit training and weapons proficiency to boost operational readiness

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COAS urges stronger unit training and weapons proficiency to boost operational readiness   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigerian Army personnel to intensify unit-level training, emphasising weapons handling, tactical profi...
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COAS urges regimental sergeants major to uphold discipline, professionalism

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COAS urges regimental sergeants major to uphold discipline, professionalism   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has charged Regimental Sergeants Major (RSMs) across all Army formations to sustain high standards of discipline, leadership...
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COAS lauds security improvement in Enugu during courtesy visit to governor

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COAS lauds security improvement in Enugu during courtesy visit to governor   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shuaibu, on Wednesday commended the security situation in Enugu State, noting significant improvements across the state.   Lt Gen Shuaib...
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COAS charges troops in Enugu to remain disciplined, proud of their service

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COAS charges troops in Enugu to remain disciplined, proud of their service By: Zagazola Makama The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ivo in Enugu State to remain disciplined, committed, and proud of their role in safeguarding nati...
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Boko Haram claims victory over ISWAP in new video

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Boko Haram claims victory over ISWAP in new video By: Zagazola Makama Boko Haram on Wednesday released a video taunting the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) over recent clashes in the northeast. In the four-minute video, a Boko Haram member, appearing to speak on behalf of the group, cl...
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Three security personnel killed in armed ambush in Doma LGA, Nasarawa

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Three security personnel killed in armed ambush in Doma LGA, Nasarawa   By: Zagazola Makama    Suspected armed robbers on Wednesday ambushed a security patrol team along the Idadu–Agbashi road in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, killing three security operatives. &...
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Troops rescue 74 NYSC members from possible abduction in Borno

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Troops rescue 74 NYSC members from possible abduction in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–K...
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Army troops arrest criminal in Gassol LGA, Taraba during joint operation

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Army troops arrest criminal in Gassol LGA, Taraba during joint operation By: Zagazola Makama Army troops of 6 Brigade in Taraba State have arrested a suspected criminal during a joint operation in Shagada Village, Namnai Ward, Gassol Local Government Area. The raid, conducted on Tuesday by troops...
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Three Quick Thoughts on Wike and Yerima

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Three Quick Thoughts on Wike and Yerima By Farooq Kperogi I have read competing perspectives on the correctitude (or lack thereof) of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Lt. A.M. Yerima’s conduct in the viral video of their gladiatorial rhetorical combat. My concern, however, is different. Several soc...
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ABU Loses Prof Sandra Ladi Adamu, First Female Professor of Broadcast Journalism in Nigeria

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ABU Loses Prof Sandra Ladi Adamu, First Female Professor of Broadcast Journalism in Nigeria Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, has lost Professor Sandra Ladi Adamu of the institution’s department of Mass Communication. A renowned and first Professor of Broadcast Journalism in Nigeria, Professor died...
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Two bandits killed in deadly forest rivalry clash in Katsina

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Two bandits killed in deadly forest rivalry clash in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Two armed bandits have been killed following a deadly clash between rival factions in Pauwa Forest, which borders Kankara and Danmusa Local Government Areas of Katsina State. Zagazola Makama gathered that the latest...
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Non-kinetic team engages bandit leaders, communities in Birnin Gwari to strengthen peace initiative

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Non-kinetic team engages bandit leaders, communities in Birnin Gwari to strengthen peace initiative   By: Zagazola Makama    In continuation of non-kinetic peace engagements across the 1 Division area of operation, representatives of key security and peace institutions on Tuesday...
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Judge's Absence Stalls DSS' N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP

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Judge's Absence Stalls DSS' N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP   The absence of Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Wednesday stalled hearing in a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Pro...
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How Wike Security Aides Failed Him

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How Wike Security Aides Failed Him By: Haruspice Those security personnel who escorted Wike to that place of ignominy failed the most elementary rule of their training: in the face of a provoked atmosphere, your first duty is to tactically shield your principal and get him to safety. Instead, they...
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Wike’s confrontation with military officer undermines authority of Commander-in-Chief – Buratai

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Wike’s confrontation with military officer undermines authority of Commander-in-Chief – Buratai   By: Zagazola Makama    A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.), has faulted the alleged verbal altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territor...
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DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup

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DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup   The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, for among others, allegedly advocating for a military coup in the country. The DSS, in the charge, filed before the Fe...
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Wike Clashes With Soldiers Over Abuja Land Linked to Ex-Naval Chief

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Wike Clashes With Soldiers Over Abuja Land Linked to Ex-Naval Chief A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Abuja on Tuesday when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, was blocked by armed soldiers from accessing a disputed plot of land allegedly linked to forme...
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  1. Foiled kidnap attempt on police couple, cleric in Abuja — suspects escape with bullet wounds
  2. Kidnappers abduct young man in Abuja estate, shoot fiancée
  3. Eight police officers hospitalised in Kogi, others discharged lone accident
  4. Benue: Army troops raid bandits’ hideout in Ukum, neutralise one, recover rifles
  5. DSS rescues kidnapped police officer after three months in captivity

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