Troops neutralise 74 terrorists, apprehend 130 suspects in 1 week

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Defence Headquarters says troops have neutralised a total of 74 terrorists, apprehended 130 suspects and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages...

Nigeria Refutes Claims of Targeted Killings of Christians

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims suggesting that Christians are being deliberately targeted in Nigeria, describing such reports as misleading and aimed at...

How bandit kingpin, Kachalla Halilu, purchased gun truck, witness tells court

 A witness, simply identified as “ABC,” on Friday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how the notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Halilu, purchased a gun truck from...

Military Airstrikes Destroy Bandits’ Camps in Katsina, Neutralize 19

By: Zagazola Makama 

The air component of Operation Fansa Yamma has carried out successful airstrikes on bandits’ hideouts in Unguwar Goga Hillforest, Ruwan...

IGP launches Zulum's distribution of 110 vehicles, 280 houses to police, others

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has distributed 110 brand new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other...

The Hidden Truth: How Niger’s Sovereignty Was Secretly Sold to Foreign Powers

A shocking revelation has come to light, exposing the true origins of foreign military deployment in Niger. Contrary to popular belief, it was not President...

2025 FARMING SEASON: OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS IN MANGU

The Special Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has continued the engagement with stakeholders, farmers and herders in order to ensure a successful 2025 farming season...

With Nowhere Else to Turn, Niger Begs Nigeria for Fuel Amid Severe Shortages

By: Zagazola Makama

For nearly two weeks, Niger Republic has been crippled by a severe fuel crisis, bringing vehicular movement and economic activity to a grinding halt...

"VEHEMENTLY TACKLE EMERGING SECURITY THREATS, SHOW EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP," -COAS TO BATTALION COMMANDERS, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS AT 2 DIVISION

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has directed Battalion Commanders of the...

Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Two Women in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a kidnapping attempt in Turare Village, Dutsinma Local Government Area, rescuing two women...

Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge 

By: Zagazola Makama 

An unidentified woman has died after allegedly jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront...

Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Edo State Police Command has rescued Rev. Father Philip Mario Ekweli, who was kidnapped on March 13 in Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government...

Gunmen Kill Man in Niger, Police Launch Manhunt

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a man, Gigi Danbaka, by unidentified gunmen in Rafi Local Government...

Newlywed Woman Killed in Jigawa

By: Zagazola Makama

A 22-year-old newlywed woman, Zainab Ibrahim, was found dead in her home with a deep cut on her throat in Hadejia, Jigawa State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident...

FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya

By; Zagazola Makama 

A police officer attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a dispute...

FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya

By; Zagazola Makama 

A police officer attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a dispute...

Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has foiled a robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, arresting one suspect while others...

OPERATION LAFIYAN JAMAA: COMMANDER 6 BRIGADE COMMENDS TROOPS, URGES SUSTAINED MOMENTUM AGAINST BANDITRY

The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has commended the...

Nigerian Armed Forces Sustain Momentum in Counter-Terrorism and Security Operations Across the Country

By Zagazola Makama 

In the past week, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have continued to execute extensive military...

The Origin and Expansion of the Lakurawa Militia in Niger and Northern Nigeria

Origins of the Lakurawa

The term Lakurawa originates from the Hausa word lakurawa, meaning “recruits.” It refers to young men undergoing...