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NAF Airstrikes Neutralise Terrorists in Borno, Disrupt Planned Attacks
By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of precision airstrikes in Borno State, killing several terrorists and foiling coordinated attacks in the Azir and Musarram areas, military authorities have confirmed. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operations—conducted on 15 and 16 January under Operation Hadin Kai—provided close air support to troops in […]
GOC Begins Field Assessment, Visits Tidibale to Boost Security
By Zainab Uzomah Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has received a detailed operational briefing as part of a visit to reinforce security efforts in Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the GOC was briefed by […]
Military Operations in Kaduna Leave Seven Suspects Dead, Victim Rescued
By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have carried out a series of operations in Kaduna State, killing several suspected criminals, rescuing a kidnapped girl and recovering weapons, according to military authorities. In a statement issued by Captain Joshua Atu John, Acting Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, the operations were conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday in Kaura Local Government Area as part of Operation Peace Shield. […]
COAS Calls for Enhanced Military Collaboration with US
By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged closer strategic collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to address Nigeria’s evolving security threats more effectively. According to the statement issued by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army Chief made the call during a courtesy visit by the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel […]
Tinubu Reiterates Support for Military at Remembrance Day Regimental Dinner
By Zainab Uzomah The Armed Forces of Nigeria hosted the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner Night on Tuesday in Abuja, an event marked by solemn reflection, military tradition and a display of unity among serving officers. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the ceremony took place at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess in Asokoro and brought together […]
IGP Receives DG SEC on Courtesy Visit, Seeks Deeper Inter-Agency Collaboration
By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, today received the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and members of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to reaffirm their commitment to inter-agency cooperation aimed at strengthening national security, economic stability, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s […]
FCT Executive C’ttee Ratifies Award of Multi-Billion Naira Critical Infrastructure Contracts
By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Committee (EXCO), chaired by the Honourable Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has ratified the award of several multi-billion Naira contracts aimed at enhancing critical infrastructure and essential services across the nation’s capital. The EXCO, during its first meeting of 2026, held at the Minister’s official residence in Life Camp Abuja, reviewed and approved projects ranging from road rehabilitation to […]
Oyedepo’s Son, Isaac, Launches Church in Abuja, Says Offerings Won’t Be Collected
Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, founder of the Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries, has announced that his ministry will begin holding Sunday services in Abuja, stressing that offerings will not be collected in line with what he described as God’s specific instruction to him. Oyedepo, who is the son of Bishop David Oyedepo, made this known in an online message monitored by Church Times on Tuesday. The announcement was contained in a video […]
Residents Flee Sokoto Villages as Bello Turji Issues New Threat
Residents Flee Sokoto Villages as Bello Turji Issues New Threat Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House […]
Fayose Says Tinubu Won’t Sacrifice Wike for Fubara Amid Rivers State Crisis
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not “sacrifice” Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in favour of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. Fayose made the comments in an exclusive interview with Arise Television aired on Tuesday, reacting to the lingering power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which has continued to fuel […]
Newswatch Co-Founder Yakubu Mohammed Dies at 75
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has confirmed the death of elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed. He died late Tuesday night in Lagos after a brief illness. He was 75. Mohammed, who hailed from Ologba in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, was born on April 4, 1950. His passing comes barely two months after the death of fellow Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, who died […]
Defence Chief Pledges Improved Welfare for Nigerian Troops at Armed Forces Celebration
By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has said the military is implementing new welfare reforms for service personnel, with support from the highest levels of government. Speaking at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Social Night in Abuja, General Oluyede told troops that the reforms were ongoing and aimed at improving living conditions for both serving and retired members of the […]
NAF Launches Youth-Focused Literary Competition to Promote Innovation in Emerging Technologies
By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on young Nigerians to take part in a nationwide literary competition aimed at encouraging creativity, intellectual engagement and fresh ideas on the future of air operations. The initiative, announced by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, is intended to stimulate youth participation in discussions around national security, emerging technologies and modern airpower. According to […]
Nigerian Army Dismisses Report Claiming COAS Raised Alarm Over Pipeline Vandalism
By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has rejected a media report suggesting that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised concerns about rising pipeline vandalism during a recent visit to Port Harcourt. In a statement issued on Saturday,by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army described the publication by Sahara Reporters — titled “Nigerian Army Chief Raises Alarm over Rising Pipeline Vandalism […]
APC Says Over Two Million Members Digitally Verified in First Week of Registration Drive
By Zainab Uzomah The All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million members have been digitally verified nationwide, just one week after the party launched its electronic membership registration exercise. The National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed the figures on Monday during a briefing at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. The update followed a meeting involving the National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, members of the […]
NAF Chief Meets US Officials to Speed Up Delivery of AH-1Z Attack Helicopters
By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has held high-level meetings in the United States aimed at accelerating the delivery of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters ordered by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the engagements took place from 5 to 6 January in San Diego, California, and brought […]
Renowned Author Chimamanda Adichie Loses Son
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 21 months old after a brief illness. In a statement released by Adichie’s communications team and signed by Omawumi Ogbe, the family confirmed the heartbreaking news and described the loss as “devastating.” They asked the public and […]
Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara Over Gross Misconduct
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, following a plenary session held on Thursday in Port Harcourt. At a special sitting presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, read a notice of allegations of gross misconduct against the governor on the floor of the Assembly. According to lawmakers, a […]
COAS Visits 18 Brigade, Promises Enhanced Welfare for Troops
By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel, describing it as essential to boosting morale and sustaining operational effectiveness. Addressing officers and soldiers of 18 Brigade during a visit to Latini Barracks in Bida, Niger State, the COAS said the welfare of troops and their families remained a top priority under his […]
NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment
By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sought closer collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, aiming to enhance media capacity and widen support for women’s development initiatives. The call was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership, led by its chairperson, Bassey Ita-Ikpang. The delegation was received by the Chinese Ambassador and senior embassy officials. The Ambassador […]