With Nowhere Else to Turn, Niger Begs Nigeria for Fuel Amid Severe Shortages

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With Nowhere Else to Turn, Niger Begs Nigeria for Fuel Amid Severe Shortages By: Zagazola Makama For nearly two weeks, Niger Republic has been crippled by a severe fuel crisis, bringing vehicular movement and economic activity to a grinding halt. Long queues stretched across cities, with desperate...
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VEHEMENTLY TACKLE EMERGING SECURITY THREATS, SHOW EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP," -COAS TO BATTALION COMMANDERS, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS AT 2 DIVISION

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"VEHEMENTLY TACKLE EMERGING SECURITY THREATS, SHOW EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP," -COAS TO BATTALION COMMANDERS, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS AT 2 DIVISION The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has directed Battalion Commanders of the Nigerian Army (NA) to effectively tackle all emergi...
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Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Two Women in Katsina

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Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Two Women in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama   The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a kidnapping attempt in Turare Village, Dutsinma Local Government Area, rescuing two women unhurt.   Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makam...
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Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge

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Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge    By: Zagazola Makama    An unidentified woman has died after allegedly jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, an intelligence source has confirmed.   Inte...
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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo

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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo   By: Zagazola Makama    The Edo State Police Command has rescued Rev. Father Philip Mario Ekweli, who was kidnapped on March 13 in Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area.   Sources told Zagazola Makama that the he priest, who...
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Gunmen Kill Man in Niger, Police Launch Manhunt

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Gunmen Kill Man in Niger, Police Launch Manhunt   By: Zagazola Makama    The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a man, Gigi Danbaka, by unidentified gunmen in Rafi Local Government Area.   Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama t...
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Newlywed Woman Killed in Jigawa

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Newlywed Woman Killed in Jigawa By: Zagazola Makama A 22-year-old newlywed woman, Zainab Ibrahim, was found dead in her home with a deep cut on her throat in Hadejia, Jigawa State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 13 afternoon at Warware Quarters, just...
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FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya

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FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya   By; Zagazola Makama    A police officer attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a dispute in Nyanya.   Intelligence sources told Zaga...
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FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya

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FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya   By; Zagazola Makama    A police officer attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a dispute in Nyanya.   Intelligence sources told Zaga...
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Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect

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Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect   By: Zagazola Makama    The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has foiled a robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, arresting one suspect while others fled.   Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three&nb...
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OPERATION LAFIYAN JAMAA: COMMANDER 6 BRIGADE COMMENDS TROOPS, URGES SUSTAINED MOMENTUM AGAINST BANDITRY

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OPERATION LAFIYAN JAMAA: COMMANDER 6 BRIGADE COMMENDS TROOPS, URGES SUSTAINED MOMENTUM AGAINST BANDITRY The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has commended the troops of 6 Brigade for their unwavering commitment...
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Nigerian Armed Forces Sustain Momentum in Counter-Terrorism and Security Operations Across the Country

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Nigerian Armed Forces Sustain Momentum in Counter-Terrorism and Security Operations Across the Country   By Zagazola Makama    In the past week, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have continued to execute extensive military operations across the country, achieving remarkable succe...
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The Origin and Expansion of the Lakurawa Militia in Niger and Northern Nigeria

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The Origin and Expansion of the Lakurawa Militia in Niger and Northern Nigeria   Origins of the Lakurawa   The term Lakurawa originates from the Hausa word lakurawa, meaning “recruits.” It refers to young men undergoing military training for national service. The ter...
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Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Another in Adamawa

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Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Another in Adamawa   By: Zagazola Makama    Gunmen have killed a 53-year-old man and kidnapped another in Jabi Village, near the mountainous area of Tola District in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State.   Intelligence sources told Zagaz...
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Three suspects arrested over robbery in Abuja, as police sergeant stabbed

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Three suspects arrested over robbery in Abuja, as police sergeant stabbed    By: Zagazola Makama    The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested three suspects linked to a robbery incident in Mpape that left a police officer...
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Nigerian Drug Kingpin Arrested at El Dorado Airport in Colombia

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Nigerian Drug Kingpin Arrested at El Dorado Airport in Colombia   By: Zagazola Makama    Colombian authorities, in collaboration with the FBI, have arrested a Nigerian national, Joseph Chinedu Okparaejesi, alias Alen, a suspected transnational drug trafficker, at El Dorado Interna...
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Female NYSC Member Robbed in ‘One Chance’ Incident in Mairama, Abuja

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Female NYSC Member Robbed in ‘One Chance’ Incident in Mairama, Abuja   By: Zagazola Makama    A female corps member serving at the National Assembly, identified as Miss Ruth Isaiku was robbed and dumped by the roadside after boarding a ‘one chance’ taxi in Abuja.  ...
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Police arrests 72 suspects in raid on criminal hideouts in Abuja

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Police arrests 72 suspects in raid on  criminal hideouts in Abuja    By: Zagazola Makama    The Nigerian Police Force(NPF), FCT Command has arrested 72 suspects in a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts across several divisions in the capital.   Intelligence...
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FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts

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FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Police Force(NPF), FCT Command has arrested five suspects linked to the kidnapping of the Village Head of Dagachi Hamlet, Yuda Garba, and five others in Ungwan Pawa Dnako Vil...
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Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

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Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have neutralized two notorious kidnappers and recovered ammunition in Kuru and Turu, Jos South Local Government Area of...
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  1. Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
  2. Troops Arrest Notorious Gunrunner, Recover Ammunition in Plateau
  3. Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
  4. Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
  5. ISWAP Terrorists on 10 motorcycles Return to Recover Bodies of Fallen Comrades killed by troops in Yobe

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