NIGER: 294 Killed in Terror Attacks in May 2025 — Report

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  NIGER: 294 Killed in Terror Attacks in May 2025 — Report   By: Zagazola Makama    At least 294 people, including members of the security forces and civilians, were killed in various terrorist attacks across Niger during the month of May 2025, according to a report. The...
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MALI: Rising Insecurity as Deadly Attack Hits Dioura in Mopti Region, Several soldiers killed and Commander captured alive

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MALI: Rising Insecurity as Deadly Attack Hits Dioura in Mopti Region, Several soldiers killed and Commander captured alive   By: Zagazola Makama    Mali continues to reel from a series of deadly attacks, the latest occurring in Dioura, located in the Mopti Region, where armed insu...
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Kidnapped traditional ruler in Nasarawa has been rescued

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Kidnapped  traditional ruler in Nasarawa has been rescued    By: Zagazola Makama    His Royal Highness, Mr Emmanuel Sarki Omanji, the Sangari of Dari, who was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Dari village, Kokona Local Government Area, has been rescued. ...
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Seven drown as canoe capsizes in Sokoto

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Seven drown as canoe capsizes in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama Seven passengers, including the paddler, drowned on June 2, 2025, when a canoe capsized while traveling from Gidan Hussaini to Sabon Garin Hussaini in Sokoto State. Zagazola Makama reliably learnt that the incident occurred at about 1100...
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Troops intercept truck with over 164,000 cartridges in Anambra, arrest suspected IPOB/ESN arms suppliers

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Troops intercept truck with over 164,000 cartridges in Anambra, arrest suspected IPOB/ESN arms suppliers By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 5 of Operation UDO KA, in a joint operation with operatives of the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a truck loaded wi...
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Transcendental Leadership of Gov Dauda Lawal in Zamfara State: A Template for Impactful Governance

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Transcendental Leadership of Gov Dauda Lawal in Zamfara State: A Template for Impactful Governance  By Chidi Omeje Your browser does not support the audio element. In the course of my work as a developmental journalist, I’ve traversed nearly every region in Nigeria, seeking to measure...
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Dauda Lawal’s reform agenda transforms Zamfara, delivers landmark development across sectors

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Dauda Lawal’s reform agenda transforms Zamfara, delivers landmark development across sectors By: Zagazola Makama In just over two years in office, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has emerged as a transformational leader, repositioning the state with bold policy reforms, critical infrastructure r...
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Security forces arrest 11 suspected herdsmen, foil cattle rustling attempt in Benue

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Security forces  arrest 11 suspected herdsmen, foil cattle rustling attempt in Benue   By: Zagazola Makama    The Benue State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected armed herdsmen and foiled a major cattle rustling operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the...
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UN staff kidnapped, vehicle recovered as security forces launch operation to rescue target

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UN staff kidnapped, vehicle recovered as security forces launch operation to rescue target   By Zagazola Makama   Security forces have recovered a vehicle belonging to a United Nations (UN) staff member who was kidnapped by gunmen in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. &...
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Troops’ presence renews hope for safety on Zamfara highways, but locals seek night patrols  

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Troops’ presence renews hope for safety on Zamfara highways, but locals seek night patrols   By: Zagazola Makama Commuters and commercial drivers plying the Gusau–Tsafe highway in Zamfara State say the enhanced military presence in the area has brought renewed hope for safe travel after...
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Airstrike in Zamfara kills over 20 bandits, but claims vigilante casualties

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Airstrike in Zamfara kills over 20 bandits, but claims vigilante casualties By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army has confirmed that over 20 bandits were neutralised during a coordinated air interdiction operation in Maraya and Wabi villages of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while fo...
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Airstrike in Zamfara kills over 20 bandits, but claims vigilante casualties

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Airstrike in Zamfara kills over 20 bandits, but claims vigilante casualties By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army has confirmed that over 20 bandits were neutralised during a coordinated air interdiction operation in Maraya and Wabi villages of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while fo...
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EXCLUSSIVE: Army Operations Restore Peace as Over 25,000 Villagers Return, in Sokoto but Questions Linger Over Government Neglect

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EXCLUSIVE: Army Operations Restore Peace as Over 25,000 Villagers Return in Sokoto but Questions Linger Over Government Neglect   By Zagazola Makama   The Nigerian Army’s intensified counter-terrorism operations along the Sokoto–Niger Republic corridor have led to the safe return o...
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Embedded: A Day with Troops of Nigerian Army on the Trail of Lakurawa Terrorists

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Embedded: A Day with Troops of Nigerian Army on the Trail of Lakurawa Terrorists By Chidi Omeje Dateline: Illela, Sokoto State; Saturday, May 31 2025. At first light, the convoy pulled out of Illela, engines humming with intent. We headed into the heart of Tsauna forest where troops of the Nigeria...
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Nigeria Army Makes Bold Strides in North West, Dealing Significant Blow to Banditry, Terrorism

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Nigeria Army Makes Bold Strides in North West, Dealing Significant Blow to Banditry, Terrorism By Zagazola Makama In a remarkable display of resilience and strategic resolve, Nigerian Army troops operating within the Northwest region have recorded impressive successes in the ongoing fight against...
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Nigeria Army’s new strategy shields NYSC members, commuters from kidnappers in North West - GOC

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Nigeria Army’s  new strategy shields NYSC  members, commuters from kidnappers in North West - GOC    By: Zagazola Makama    For many young Nigerians participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the prospect of being deployed to the north-wes...
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Troops Neutralise Bandits, Recover Weapon in Plateau – Army

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Troops Neutralise Bandits, Recover Weapon in Plateau – Army   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralised three suspected bandits and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a clearance operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State...
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BREAKING: Dozens Killed Kano Pillars Contingent Involved in Fatal Accident on Return from National Sports Festival

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BREAKING: Dozens Killed Kano Pillars Contingent Involved in Fatal Accident on Return from National Sports Festival   By: Zagazola Makama    Members of the Kano State contingent who participated in the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State have been involved in...
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Troops Arrest Militia, Recover Weapons in Plateau – Army

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Troops Arrest Militia, Recover Weapons in Plateau – Army   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Operation Safe Haven have arrested a suspected militia member and recovered arms and ammunition during a clearance operation in Bassa Local Government Area...
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Niger: Death toll from Eknewan attack rises to 64 as more soldiers succumb to injuries

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Niger: Death toll from Eknewan attack rises to 64 as more soldiers succumb to injuries   By: Zagazola Makama    The death toll from the deadly terrorist ambush on a Nigerien military convoy in Eknewan has risen to 64, following the deaths of six more soldiers who were previously e...
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  1. Troops Kill Terror Kingpin Abu Fatima With N100m Bounty in Borno  
  2. AEDC staff electrocuted while fixing power issue in Abuja
  3. Bandit reprisal attack kills three in Benue community following cattle theft
  4. Police repel gunmen attack on government school in Benue, while students were writing WAEC
  5. Security forces repel planned attack on Tapga District in Taraba

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