Military Airstrikes deal major blow to ISWAP in Lake Chad, top Police wing commander wounded, other killed

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Military Airstrikes deal major blow to ISWAP in Lake Chad, top Police wing commander wounded, other killed  By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Military’s Operation HADIN KAI, has continued to degrade the capabilities of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad axis, with...
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Three Cows Die, Three Others Fall Sick After Suspected Poisoning by Locals in Plateau

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Three Cows Die, Three Others Fall Sick After Suspected Poisoning by Locals in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama  Three cows have died while three others became sick after allegedly grazing on a suspected poisonous substance at Chikam Village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The in...
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Troops Intercept 55 Cows, Arrest 13-Year-Old Herder Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Plateau

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Troops Intercept 55 Cows, Arrest 13-Year-Old Herder Over Alleged Farm Destruction in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama  Troops of Sector 3, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have intercepted 55 cows allegedly found grazing on a farm belonging to a resident, Mr Yusuf John, at Miango in Bassa Local Go...
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How 23 Pakistanis Entered Nigeria Through Cameroon’s Illegal Land Borders Without Documentation in May 2026

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How 23 Pakistanis Entered Nigeria Through Cameroon’s Illegal Land Borders Without Documentation in May 2026 By Zagazola Makama The reported arrest of five Pakistani nationals in Benue State has raised serious security questions over how foreign nationals may be entering Nigeria through the count...
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Algeria Recovers German Hostage Kidnapped in Niger

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Algeria Recovers German Hostage Kidnapped in Niger By Zagazola Makama  Algerian security authorities have reportedly recovered a German national of Turkish origin who was abducted by an armed criminal group in Niger and held hostage for about two weeks. The man, identified as Sinan Ulum...
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42 Niger Republic Soldiers Killed in Fatal Bus Crash Near Madaoua

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42 Niger Republic Soldiers Killed in Fatal Bus Crash Near Madaoua By Zagazola Makama At least 42 personnel of the Niger Armed Forces (FAN) have reportedly been killed in a fatal road accident involving two buses near Doukou Doukou, about 55 kilometres from Madaoua on the Maradi-Madaoua a...
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Illegal Oil Refiners in Rivers

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Illegal Oil Refiners in Rivers By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have arrested two suspected illegal oil bunkerers while allegedly transporting about 50 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. The suspects were...
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Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle in Raid on Suspected Terrorist Enclave in Taraba

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Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle in Raid on Suspected Terrorist Enclave in Taraba By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in conjunction with a Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) team, have recovered an AK-47 rifle during a raid on a suspected terrorist enclave in Karim Lami...
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Troops Arrest Eight Suspected Illegal Miners in Taraba

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Troops Arrest Eight Suspected Illegal Miners in Taraba By Zagazola Makama  Troops of Sector 3, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have arrested eight suspected illegal miners in Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State. The suspects were apprehended at about 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 6 around the&nbs...
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Security Forces Rescue Kidnapped Gateway Polytechnic Students in Ogun

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Security Forces Rescue Kidnapped Gateway Polytechnic Students in Ogun By Zagazola Makama Security forces have rescued students of Gateway Polytechnic, Ibara Remo, who were kidnapped and held in captivity for several days in Ogun State. The students, who had been in captivity since July...
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BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTANIS, RECOVERS 35 MOBILE PHONES

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BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTANIS, RECOVERS 35 MOBILE PHONES The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistan nationals and recovered thirty-five (35) mobile phones in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas. A Statement by Police Public Relations Of...
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Troops Rescue Kidnapped 50-Year-Old Farmer, Neutralise Kidnapper in Edo

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Troops Rescue Kidnapped 50-Year-Old Farmer, Neutralise Kidnapper in Edo By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security personnel, have rescued a 50-year-old farmer kidnapped from his farm in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The victim, iden...
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Nine Killed in Clash Between Vigilante Groups in Kogi

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By Zagazola Makama At least nine persons have been killed following a clash between Kogi State vigilantes and a Fulani vigilante group in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred at about 11 a.m. on Aug. 6, when troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade...
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Troops Intercept Three Suspected Terrorists in Borno, One Killed While Attempting Escape

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Troops Intercept Three Suspected Terrorists in Borno, One Killed While Attempting Escape By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have intercepted three suspected terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspects wer...
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Law School Student Dies in Suspected Suicide at Lagos Hostel

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Law School Student Dies in Suspected Suicide at Lagos Hostel By Zagazola Makama A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has died in a suspected suicide incident at the school’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, when the...
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Troops Repel Terrorists, Recover Motorcycle and Military Gear in Zamfara

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Troops Repel Terrorists, Recover Motorcycle and Military Gear in Zamfara By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANAN YANMA of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with personnel of the Mobile Strike Team, have repelled suspected terrorists along the Jengeru–Moriki road in Shinkafi Local...
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Troops, Police Recover Suspected IED, Reopen Road in Zamfara

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Troops, Police Recover Suspected IED, Reopen Road in Zamfara By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and the Nigerian Police Force have safely recovered a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) planted along a road in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation wa...
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Four Houses Set Ablaze in Jos Community Amid Dispute

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Four Houses Set Ablaze in Jos Community Amid Dispute By Zagazola Makama Four houses have been set ablaze by unidentified criminals at Ginzi Maza village in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, when troops of Sector 1, Operation Endu...
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Troops Arrest Four Armed Militia, Recover Two Pistols in Jos

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Troops Arrest Four Armed Militia, Recover Two Pistols in Jos By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested four suspected armed militia and recovered two locally fabricated pistols during an operation in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operat...
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PLATEAU AT A CROSSROADS: HEALING OLD WOUNDS, RECONCILING DIFFERENCES AND EMBRACING A NEW FUTURE

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PLATEAU AT A CROSSROADS: HEALING OLD WOUNDS, RECONCILING DIFFERENCES AND EMBRACING A NEW FUTURE By: Dr. Salim Musa Umar The recent message of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, during his visit to Jos deserves more than a passing political commentary. His call on the people of Plateau St...
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  1. Fulani Herders Allegedly Destroy Farmlands in Plateau Community
  2. Army Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting to Strengthen Peace and Prevent communal attacks in Riyom
  3. Troops Recover Nine Rustled Cattle in Plateau
  4. Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Logistics Supplier in Adamawa
  5. Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Logistics Vendor in Adamawa

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