ISWAP Confirms Death of Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki After U.S. Special Forces Raid Near Lake Chad
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ISWAP Confirms Death of Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki After U.S. Special Forces Raid Near Lake Chad
By: Zagazola Makama
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of one of its senior figures, Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki, following a recent operation by United States Special Forces tar...
No-Nonsense NAHCON Chairman Rejects Substandard Meals Served to Pilgrims
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No-Nonsense NAHCON Chairman Rejects Substandard Meals Served to Pilgrims
By: Zagazola Makama
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to pilgrims’ welfare and food safety after rejecting some meals served to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi A...
Former Katsina Governor’s Ex-Aide Arrested Over Alleged Kidnap Ransom Share
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Former Katsina Governor’s Ex-Aide Arrested Over Alleged Kidnap Ransom Share
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina State have arrested a former Senior Special Adviser on Community Development to the state governor, Nuru Aliyu Garwa, over alleged links to a kidna...
Troops Neutralise 2 ISWAP Terrorists in Ambush Operation in Yobe
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Troops Neutralise 2 ISWAP Terrorists in Ambush Operation in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, have neutralised two suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists d...
Inside the Intelligence Web That Tracked Down ISWAP Commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
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Inside the Intelligence Web That Tracked Down ISWAP Commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
By: Zagazola Makama
For years, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a.k.a Abbor Mainok, moved like a shadow across West Africa’s insurgency landscape — an elusive, high-value commander whose name surfaced in frag...
Senegal Faces Institutional Test Amid Growing Leadership Rivalry
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Senegal Faces Institutional Test Amid Growing Leadership Rivalry
By: Zagazola Makama
Senegal appears to be entering a delicate political phase as tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his longtime political mentor, Ousmane Sonko, continue to reshape the country’s p...
Abduction of Islamic Scholar Deepens Concerns Over Repression in Burkina Faso
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Abduction of Islamic Scholar Deepens Concerns Over Repression in Burkina Faso
By: Zagazola Makama
The reported abduction of prominent Sunni Islamic scholar, Dr Mouhamed Ishak Kindo, has intensified tensions over the political direction of Burkina Faso under the military leade...
Allegations Over Kidal Mosque Strike Point to Deepening Polarisation in Mali Conflict
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Allegations Over Kidal Mosque Strike Point to Deepening Polarisation in Mali Conflict
By: Zagazola Makama
Fresh allegations surrounding an airstrike in the northern Malian city of Kidal have intensified tensions and sharpened accusations against the military government of Col...
Troops Reunite Missing Two-Year-Old Child With Family in Plateau
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Troops Reunite Missing Two-Year-Old Child With Family in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace have reunited a missing two-year-old child with his family in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources said the child, i...
Troops Arrest Vigilante Member Spying for ISWAP Terrorists in Yobe
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Troops Arrest Vigilante Member Spying for ISWAP Terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2 Mobile Intervention Battalion (MIB), in collaboration with local hunters, have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informant in Damaturu Local Government Are...
Hegseth Praises U.S. Military Efforts to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS
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Hegseth Praises U.S. Military Efforts to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS
During a cabinet meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump at the White House today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised recent efforts the U.S. military has made to counter the Islamic State and its ongoing...
Troops Repel Ambush, Recover Items in Borno – JTF North East
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Troops Repel Ambush, Recover Items in Borno – JTF North East
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai under Joint Task Force (North East) have repelled an ambush by suspected terrorists Konduga in Borno State and recovered assorted items.
Military sources...
Soldier Dies in Accidental Grenade Explosion in Yobe
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Soldier Dies in Accidental Grenade Explosion in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
A soldier attached to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Aulari under 202 Battalion has died following an accidental grenade explosion in Yobe State.
Military sources said the incident occurred at abo...
Troops Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Suspects, Recover Weapons and Insignia in Ebonyi
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Troops Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Suspects, Recover Weapons and Insignia in Ebonyi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA, have arrested suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during...
COAS Hosts Eid-el-Adha Luncheon for Troops in Abia
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COAS Hosts Eid-el-Adha Luncheon for Troops in Abia
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu on Tuesday hosted an Eid-el-Adha luncheon for troops of 82 Division, Operation UDO KA, at the Forward Operating Base of 143 Battalion in Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Gove...
GOC 8 Division Visits Troops, Inspects Road Project in Sokoto
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GOC 8 Division Visits Troops, Inspects Road Project in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj.-Gen. BP Koughna, has visited troops deployed at Munwadata Outpost in Il...
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist During Operation in Benue
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Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist During Operation in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have arrested a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
Military sources said t...
Troops Neutralise Suspected Terrorist Kinglin, Recover Weapons in Katsina
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Troops Neutralise Suspected Terrorist Kinglin, Recover Weapons in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Matazu, in collaboration with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), have neutralised a suspected terrorist kingpin during a...
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kebbi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 8 Division Tactical Headquarters, Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected terrorist in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Military sour...
Civilian Injured in Accidental Shooting in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A civilian sustained gunshot injuries following the accidental discharge of a weapon by a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Military s...
