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Troops conduct show of force, mediate farmers-herders conflict in Gwagwalada

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

In a renewed effort to stem the tide of banditry, kidnapping and communal conflict in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the...

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EXCLUSIVE: Fulanis decry injustice in North West, seek end to violence as top bandits weigh surrender

 

By Zagazola Makama

 

In the heart of Zamfara’s conflict-weary forests, a growing chorus of Fulani herders and leaders is calling...

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SECTOR 3 OPHK/MNJTF PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH TO OVER 500 BENEFICIARIES AT CROSS KAUWA COMMUNITY

 

As part of its efforts to improve the health care of communities affected by insurgency, over 500 members of Cross Kauwa Community have...

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Army troops, DSS operatives eliminate 45 bandits in Niger raid, foil attack on Kuchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Joint security forces have neutralised at least 45 armed bandits in a coordinated security operation near Kuchi town in Munya Local Government...

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Two ISWAP Top Commanders Ya Muhammad and Abou Dawuda Confirmed Killed in Damboa Encounter

By: Zagazola Makama

Two top commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Ya Muhammad and Abou Dawuda, have been confirmed...

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Troops Recover Rifle, Ammunition in Plateau Forest 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have recovered an AK-47 rifle, magazine, and ammunition hidden by suspected bandits in Pandam Forest...

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NIGER: 294 Killed in Terror Attacks in May 2025 — Report

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

At least 294 people, including members of the security forces and civilians, were killed in various terrorist attacks across Niger during...

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MALI: Rising Insecurity as Deadly Attack Hits Dioura in Mopti Region, Several soldiers killed and Commander captured alive

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Mali continues to reel from a series of deadly attacks, the latest occurring in...

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Kidnapped  traditional ruler in Nasarawa has been rescued 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

His Royal Highness, Mr Emmanuel Sarki Omanji, the Sangari of Dari, who was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Dari village...

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Seven drown as canoe capsizes in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Seven passengers, including the paddler, drowned on June 2, 2025, when a canoe capsized while traveling from Gidan Hussaini to Sabon Garin Hussaini in Sokoto State.

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Troops intercept truck with over 164,000 cartridges in Anambra, arrest suspected IPOB/ESN arms suppliers

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 5 of Operation UDO KA, in a joint operation with operatives of the 63 Brigade and the Department of State...

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Transcendental Leadership of Gov Dauda Lawal in Zamfara State: A Template for Impactful Governance

 By Chidi Omeje

In the course of my work as a developmental journalist, I’ve traversed...

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Dauda Lawal’s reform agenda transforms Zamfara, delivers landmark development across sectors

By: Zagazola Makama

In just over two years in office, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has emerged as a transformational leader, repositioning the state...

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Security forces  arrest 11 suspected herdsmen, foil cattle rustling attempt in Benue

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected armed herdsmen and foiled a major cattle rustling...

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UN staff kidnapped, vehicle recovered as security forces launch operation to rescue target

 

By Zagazola Makama

 

Security forces have recovered a vehicle belonging to a United Nations (UN) staff member who was kidnapped by gunmen in...

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Troops’ presence renews hope for safety on Zamfara highways, but locals seek night patrols

 

By: Zagazola Makama

Commuters and commercial drivers plying the Gusau–Tsafe highway in Zamfara State say the enhanced military presence in the area...

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Airstrike in Zamfara kills over 20 bandits, but claims vigilante casualties

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that over 20 bandits were neutralised during a coordinated air interdiction operation in Maraya and Wabi villages of...

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Airstrike in Zamfara kills over 20 bandits, but claims vigilante casualties

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that over 20 bandits were neutralised during a coordinated air interdiction operation in Maraya and Wabi villages of...

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EXCLUSIVE: Army Operations Restore Peace as Over 25,000 Villagers Return in Sokoto but Questions Linger Over Government Neglect

 

By Zagazola Makama

 

The Nigerian Army’s intensified counter-terrorism operations along the Sokoto–Niger...

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Embedded: A Day with Troops of Nigerian Army on the Trail of Lakurawa Terrorists

By Chidi Omeje

Dateline: Illela, Sokoto State; Saturday, May 31 2025. At first light, the convoy pulled out of Illela, engines humming with intent. We headed into the...

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