Several Terrorists Neutralised as Nigerian Air Force Hits Sambisa Hideouts

Several Terrorists Neutralised as Nigerian Air Force Hits Sambisa Hideouts

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Air force says it has carried out air strikes on suspected militant hideouts in the Sambisa axis of Borno State, killing several senior operatives. The operation took place in the Yuwe area on 28 February, as part of the military’s Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai. According to a statement issued by the service’s Director of Public Relations and Information, AirCommodore Ehimen Ejodame, the early-morning […]

March 3, 2026 6

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Nigerian Navy Mourns Chief of Operations, Rear Admiral Katagum

The Nigerian Navy has announced the death of Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, who served as Chief of Operations at the Naval Headquarters. According to the Navy, he died in Egypt while receiving medical care after a protracted illness. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the service described Rear Admiral Katagum as a dedicated and highly respected officer whose contributions were instrumental to recent […]

February 19, 2026 7

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Operation IGBO IDANU I: Nigerian Army Dismantles Terrorist Camp

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have overrun a key terrorist camp under Operation IGBO IDANU I, Kogi State, delivered a strategic blow to a network linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu. Advancing through dense forests and riverine terrain, soldiers recovered significant arms and ammunition, including 7.62 x 54 mm rounds and high-velocity grenades, before destroying the camp to prevent reoccupation. According to the statement issued […]

February 15, 2026 7

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China-bound Nigerian businessman held after ingesting 95 cocaine pellets

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja A 62-year-old Lagos businessman has been arrested at Kano’s Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for allegedly ingesting 95 pellets of cocaine while attempting to board a flight to China. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke tested positive for drug ingestion during a routine scan and later expelled 1.589kg of cocaine during monitored excretions. According to the statement signed by NDLEA […]

February 9, 2026 8

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AU Commissioner Backs Nigerian Navy, Pushes for Regional Maritime Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, has praised the Nigerian Navy for what he described as significant achievements in maritime security during a visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja on 5 February 2026. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the Navy said Ambassador […]

February 6, 2026 15

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NDLEA Chief Urges Nigerian Youths to Pursue Skills Training to Avoid Drug Abuse

By Zainab Uzomah The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has urged young Nigerians to embrace skills acquisition and empowerment opportunities as a safeguard against drug abuse and other social vices. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA said Marwa gave the charge in Abuja on Thursday at the launch […]

February 6, 2026 5

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Nigerian Army Urged to Adopt World-Class Management Standards in Hospitality Enterprises

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for the adoption of world-class management standards across Nigerian Army hospitality businesses, saying excellence in service delivery is crucial for sustainability and institutional credibility. The appeal came on Tuesday, 3 February, at the opening of the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes (DSSP) Annual Army Officers’ Mess and Suites Stakeholders Conference 2025 in […]

February 3, 2026 6

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Nigerian Army Chief Reaffirms Intelligence-Led Strategy Against Evolving Security Threats

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to a technology-enabled, intelligence-driven approach in confronting asymmetric threats nationwide. In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army Chief said the shift in Nigeria’s security environment mirrors global trends in which traditional warfare has given way to complex conflicts waged by non-state actors, including […]

February 3, 2026 8

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Nigerian Refugees Return Home After 11 Years as Operation Hadin Kai Secures Cross-Border Repatriation

By Zainab Uzomah Hundreds of Nigerian refugees who spent more than a decade in exile in Cameroon have finally returned home, following a coordinated cross-border operation led by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. The returnees, displaced for over 11 years by insurgency, were escorted safely on 27 January from the Kirawa crossing into Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, under heavy security provided by Sector 1 troops, the […]

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