Operation Whirl Stroke Warns Mariners Over Rising Water Levels, Enforces Safety Measures

Operation Whirl Stroke Warns Mariners Over Rising Water Levels, Enforces Safety Measures

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Maritime Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has issued a safety advisory to mariners, boat operators and riverine communities, warning of increased risks on inland waterways due to rising water levels caused by the ongoing rainy season. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the advisory was issued on the directive of the Force Commander, […]

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Operation Whirl Stroke Issues Safety Advisory to Waterway Users Amid Rising Water Levels

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Maritime Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has issued a safety advisory to mariners, boat operators and riverine communities, warning of increased risks associated with rising water levels during the rainy season. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the advisory was issued on the directive of the Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara. The […]

June 25, 2026 8

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Dashboard: NHRC Sounds Alarm Over Rising Sexual Assaults Against Minors, Mass Killings in Nigeria

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised a red flag over the alarming surge in sexual assaults against minors in Nigeria, particularly in Niger State where nine cases were recorded between January and March 2026. The victims, some as young as three years old, were raped by adult men, with perpetrators ranging from teenagers to men in their fifties. According to the NHRC Dashboard, […]

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CSO’s Raise Alarm Over Budget Delays, Rising Debt and Fiscal Transparency Gaps

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has raised concerns over what it describes as serious breaches of constitutional and fiscal rules in the country’s public finance management, warning that delays in the 2026 budget process and weak transparency could deepen economic risks. The concerns were presented at a press conference addressed by Andrew Mamedu, Country Director, Action Aid, Comrade Eustace Imoyera James Semar, Assistant General […]

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Military step up security patrols in Jos amid rising tensions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The military in Plateau State Nigeria have intensified operations in the city of Jos following renewed tensions in Plateau State, carrying out stop-and-search exercises and targeted patrols across key areas. According to a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, troops launched a coordinated security sweep on Friday aimed at preventing further escalation of violence […]

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Military deploys 850 troops to Plateau to curb rising tensions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The army has deployed more than 850 additional troops to Plateau State in a bid to contain rising tensions and improve security in affected areas. In a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the military said the deployment was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to reinforce ongoing operations under Operation Enduring Peace. The statement said the troops, drawn from […]

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DHQ Denies Hosting US Troops Amid Rising Public Speculation

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports suggesting that United States troops have been deployed to the country, saying recent speculation in the media does not reflect the reality of ongoing security cooperation between both nations. In a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said Nigeria maintains a “long-standing and structured” partnership with the United States focused on capacity building, training, […]

February 6, 2026 13

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Security expert slams defence minister over rising insecurity

Security expert slams defence minister over rising insecuritySecurity consultant and public affairs analyst, Opialu Fabian, has criticised the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, over the country’s worsening insecurity, despite the substantial support provided by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during a TVC News programme, Politics Tonight, on Monday, Fabian commended Tinubu’s efforts and political will, particularly in allocating the highest budgetary provision for security in Nigeria’s history. “The President has done […]

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