ARCN Boss Hails New Books on Crop Diseases, Pests Management

ARCN Boss Hails New Books on Crop Diseases, Pests Management

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr Adamu Abubakar Dabban, has commended the publication of two books aimed at strengthening knowledge and practical skills in crop protection and management in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit of ARCN, Khadijat O. Ameen (ANIPR), Dabban described the publications as valuable contributions to agricultural research, education and food […]

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Generals, Defence Correspondents Gather in Kano as Military Spokesman Gives Two Daughters in Marriage

By Zainab Uzomah Serving and retired military officers, as well as members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), on Saturday gathered in Kano for the wedding Fatiha of two daughters of the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Samaila Uba. The ceremony, held at Alfurqan Mosque, Alu Avenue, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, attracted senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, alongside journalists covering the military. The […]

September 19, 2026 13

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Military Rescues 66 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Terrorist Collaborators

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian military has rescued at least 66 kidnapped and abducted persons amongst others in various operations across the country between September 11 and 17, 2026. In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the Defence Headquarters said the operations also led to the arrest of suspected terrorists, kidnappers, informants and logistics suppliers, as well as the recovery of arms and […]

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NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Drug Kingpin Linked to 49.70kg Heroin Shipment

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and repatriated Festus Ibewuike, alias Chidibest Ibewuike, a suspected drug kingpin who had been on the run for more than two years over his alleged involvement in a 49.70kg heroin shipment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement signed by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency said Ibewuike was arrested […]

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Troops Bust Terrorist Supply Route, Arrest 2 Logistics Suppliers in Yobe

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Yobe State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after troops acted on credible […]

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Military Rescues 36 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Terrorist Suspects Across Six States

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Defence Headquarters says troops rescued at least 36 abducted civilians and arrested several suspected terrorists, informants and criminal gang members during operations across the country between August 31 and September 3, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the operations targeted terrorist and kidnapping networks in the North East, North West, North Central and South East. […]

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Troops Foil Boko Haram Ambush, Recover RPG Bombs in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, under Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the troops encountered the terrorists during a routine patrol on Monday […]

September 8, 2026 33

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Herbal Tea Merchant Arrested Over Cocaine Shipments to Saudi Arabia

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 34-year-old convicted cocaine trafficker accused of masterminding illicit drug shipments to Saudi Arabia, while intercepting more than two million opioid pills and large consignments of cannabis, methamphetamine and other drugs in coordinated operations across nine states. According to a statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, the suspect, Dunu Bethel Ebubechukwu, was […]

September 6, 2026 24

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NDLEA Boss Orders Investigators to Target Drug Cartels’ Financial Networks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has directed investigators and prosecutors to intensify efforts to trace, seize and recover the proceeds and assets of drug traffickers. Marwa gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open an advanced capacity-building programme on financial investigations, asset tracing, forfeiture and recovery of proceeds linked to […]

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