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In a significant security operation, Nigerian troops stationed in Borno state have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) hidden along a major road in the region. The military also arrested two individuals suspected of being logistics suppliers for Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The suspects, who were transporting food and energy drinks, were apprehended while […]

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of a 200-level student of Biotechnology who reportedly died after being bitten by a snake. The incident is said to have occurred when the student was bitten within the university environment, triggering panic among colleagues. The victim was rushed for […]

Residents were thrown into panic after the armed assailants reportedly stormed the villages in the early hours, killing some villagers and abducting others. Homes were attacked and residents forced to flee as the gunmen operated freely for hours. Local sources said the attackers arrived in large numbers, firing sporadically to instill fear, before targeting homes […]

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted two vans transporting critical logistics supplies meant for fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State. According to military sources, the operation was carried out following actionable intelligence on the movement of suspected logistics couriers linked to the terrorist group. The vans were […]

The President made this known while speaking on the government’s ongoing fiscal reforms, stressing that the current overlapping budgets would be completely phased out by March 2026. According to him, the move is aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, improving transparency, and ensuring better coordination between government spending and revenue generation. Tinubu explained that from April […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to state governors, insisting that his administration will enforce full financial autonomy for local governments in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling. According to sources at the Presidency, Tinubu cautioned that if governors continue to delay or undermine the implementation of the judgment, he may resort […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared an uncompromising war on banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes, announcing a ₦5.41 trillion allocation for Defence and Security in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The president made the declaration while presenting the budget proposal, stressing that his administration will show “zero tolerance” for violent non-state actors threatening Nigeria’s peace, […]

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has released its latest crime report, revealing that nine suspected criminals were killed in police operations over the past three months. During the same period, six police officers lost their lives while on duty, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement personnel in the territory. The command also […]

According to military sources, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence about the movement and intentions of suspected terrorists. Troops swiftly engaged the insurgents in a coordinated operation, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. During the encounter, several terrorists were neutralised, while others fled with gunshot wounds. The troops also recovered a large […]

Lagos State Police Command has arrested five individuals, including a teenager, for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money. The suspects reportedly targeted a young boy, demanding ₦1.7 million from his mother under the pretense that her son had been kidnapped. The police said the scheme was carefully planned, but quick action by detectives […]