NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training for Counselors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced a nationwide training programme for its counselors to standardise rehabilitation practices and strengthen clinical competencies in line with global best practices. The first phase of the training, which began at the NDLEA Academy in Jos, Plateau State, is being coordinated by the Directorate of Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation (DCTR) and has brought together more than 100 counselors from […]

August 28, 2026 10

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Abu Salim Al-Barnawi Killed as Military Intensifies Nationwide Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters says troops have recorded significant gains in ongoing counter-terrorism and internal security operations across the country, including the killing of terrorists, rescue of kidnapped victims, arrest of suspected criminal collaborators and recovery of weapons. The operations, conducted across various theatres between 17 and 23 July 2026, also targeted crude oil theft, illegal refining and other criminal activities. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major […]

July 25, 2026 26

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Troops Rescue Hostages, Kill Terrorists, Arrest Suspects in Nationwide Operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say troops rescued abducted civilians, neutralised terrorists, arrested suspected collaborators and dismantled criminal camps in coordinated operations carried out across the country between 3 and 9 July. According to a press release signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the operations targeted insurgents, kidnappers, armed robbers, oil thieves and other criminal groups in the North-East, […]

July 13, 2026 23

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Nine Persons Flee Terrorist Camps in Borno as Troops Arrest Collaborators, Rescue Kidnap Victims Nationwide

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nine persons escaped from Boko Haram and ISWAP camps in Borno State have come into military custody as the Armed Forces of Nigeria intensified operations across the country, leading to the arrest of terrorist collaborators, rescue of kidnap victims and seizure of weapons. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, troops of Operation Hadin Kai encountered Ahmad Sheriff and […]

June 8, 2026 22

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NAF Conducts Nationwide Route March to Boost Combat Readiness

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted its second-quarter route march exercise across all commands and formations nationwide as part of efforts to enhance combat readiness and operational preparedness. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the exercise involved officers, airmen and airwomen at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja and formations across Makurdi, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Enugu […]

June 8, 2026 13

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NHRC Steps Up to Strengthen Implementation of National Human Rights Action Plan Nationwide

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA – The National Human Rights Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights 2024–2028, as part of efforts to improve human rights protection and accountability across the country. Speaking at the Federal Capital Territory consultative forum held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu said the […]

May 21, 2026 28

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Nigerian Army Expands Nationwide Formations, Honours Fallen Soldiers at COAS Conference

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has announced plans to expand Nigerian Army formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness against evolving security threats. Speaking at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, Lieutenant General Shaibu said the Army is intensifying transformation efforts through increased recruitment, improved infrastructure, enhanced welfare packages, upgraded […]

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Scores of Terrorists Neutralised as Troops Sustain Offensive Operations Nationwide

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Scores of terrorists were neutralised while no fewer than 56 suspects, including kidnappers, gunrunners, logistics suppliers, and illegal arms manufacturers, were arrested by the military in coordinated operations across the country between April 30 and May 7, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja; the operations also led to the rescue of several kidnapped victims, recovery of large […]

May 16, 2026 26

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Customs Officers’ Wives launch nationwide tree planting drive, target 1,000 trees in one hour

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign with a target of planting 1,000 trees within one hour across several locations in Nigeria on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The initiative, tagged under the COWA Green Borders sustainability drive, is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, community participation and climate action through coordinated tree planting exercises nationwide. According to the association, volunteers, stakeholders, community members […]

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