Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

Nigeria, US Launch Defence Working Groups to Combat Terrorism, Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja as part of the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening bilateral security collaboration against terrorism and regional instability. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, on Monday. Speaking during the inauguration, the head of the US delegation, Mr. […]

May 6, 2026 15

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NHRC Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Vulnerable Groups, Unveils Data Dashboard on FDPs

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting and protecting vulnerable groups across Nigeria, particularly Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, asylum seekers, and returnees. The Commission unveiled its February and March 2026 Human Rights Dashboard, highlighting the plight of these groups in nine project states. NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu emphasized that the dashboard is a significant milestone in the […]

April 12, 2026 12

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Military Rescues 32 Hostages as Nationwide Operations Target Terror Groups

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Defence Headquarters have said nationwide operations across theatres have led to the rescue of about 32 kidnapped victims and the elimination of large numbers of terrorists during coordinated strikes carried out between 9 and 13 February 2026. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the Defence Headquarters, the operations, conducted simultaneously across the North East, North West, North […]

February 15, 2026 14

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Nigerian Army and Air Warfare Centre Strengthen Joint Operations Against North-West Terror Groups

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has expanded its collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) as part of renewed efforts to counter terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by the AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna. In […]

January 24, 2026 21

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91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam

As momentum builds ahead of the 2027 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed it has received 91 applications for the registration of new political parties. The Peoples Democratic Party stated that the number of applications received by INEC reflected a lack of unity among opposition leaders, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party called it a testament to the incompetence of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The Labour Party, […]

March 27, 2025 68

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CBN, SEC approve FCMB Group’s rights offer

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission have approved the N147bn rights offer of FCMB Group. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday which was signed by the Company Secretary, Olufunmilayo Adedibu. This marked the second approval from the CBN in days on the first tranche of capital-raising exercise of banks this year. It was revealed that the offer was oversubscribed by 33 per […]

December 30, 2024 178

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10 hospitalised as police, cult groups clash in Lagos schools

There was pandemonium on Wednesday, January 31, after a fight broke out among some cult groups said to be students of Community Senior Grammar School and Ikotun High School at Ikotun in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

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