Nigerian Navy Foils Attacks, Frees Abducted Victims in Northwest.

Nigerian Navy Foils Attacks, Frees Abducted Victims in Northwest.

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Navy have rescued victims and neutralised suspected insurgents in a series of counter-terrorism operations under Operation FASAN YAMMA in the North-West. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operations involved multiple engagements with violent extremist elements, leading to the rescue of abducted persons and recovery of weapons. The statement said troops at Forward […]

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repel coordinated ISWAP attacks in north-east Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai say they have repelled coordinated attacks by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on several military positions across Borno State, inflicting heavy losses on the armed group. In a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, media information officer for the Joint Task Force (North East), the military said the attacks took place in the early hours of 16 March at […]

March 18, 2026 17

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Troops Repel Coordinated ISWAP Attacks on Military Bases in North-East Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Military troops have repelled a series of coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on several military positions in the north-east of the country, the military says. In a statement, the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai said the assaults targeted troop locations in Delwa, Goniri, Kukawa and Mainok, as well as a harbour position deep inside the Sambisa Forest. The attacks were […]

March 9, 2026 21

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Nigerian Army Refutes Report of 40 Soldiers Killed in Borno Attacks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army has refuted reports claiming that more than 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks on communities in Borno State, describing the account as inaccurate and misleading. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer at Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, the report by Sahara Reporters relied on unverified sources and presented a distorted account […]

March 8, 2026 17

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Army foils coordinated ISWAP attacks, recovers heavy weapons

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a series of coordinated attacks by Islamist terrorists on military positions in Borno State, killing several fighters and recovering weapons. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East), Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops foiled assaults by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on forward operating bases in […]

March 2, 2026 23

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Army deploys special forces to Plateau after renewed bandit attacks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army has deployed a special forces battalion to Plateau State following a resurgence of bandit attacks in the region. The move, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is aimed at delivering what the military described as a decisive response to the growing security threats. According to a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer for Operation Enduring […]

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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 […]

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1.8bn adults risk heart attacks, diabetes for not exercising – Study

New findings showed that nearly 1.8 billion people did not meet the recommended physical activity levels in 2022. The study was undertaken by researchers from the World Health Organisation and academic colleagues and published in The Lancet Global Health journal. The findings released on Wednesday point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about five per cent between 2010 and 2022. The researchers warn […]

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