After Nine Months in Captivity, American Missionary Walks Free as Libya Connection Raises New Questions
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After Nine Months in Captivity, American Missionary Walks Free as Libya Connection Raises New Questions
By Zagazola Makama
The release of American missionary and pilot Kevin Rideout after more than nine months in captivity has brought an end to one of the Sahel’s most closely watched h...
Al-Shabaab and the Emerging Debate Over a Taliban-Style Political Transition
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Al-Shabaab and the Emerging Debate Over a Taliban-Style Political Transition
By Zagazola Makama
A growing debate within Al-Shabaab’s media ecosystem over the possibility of negotiations with the Federal Government of Somalia may signal an important internal discussion about the future direction...
ISWAP Fighter Surrenders in Borno After Eight Months in Terrorist Camp
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ISWAP Fighter Surrenders in Borno After Eight Months in Terrorist Camp
By Zagazola Makama
A 25-year-old suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighter has surrendered to troops in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State after spending about eight months with the terrorist group...
Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Mandaragirau FOB, Detonate IED During Clearance Operation in Borno
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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Mandaragirau FOB, Detonate IED During Clearance Operation in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandarag...
DHQ Alerts Public to Attempted Breach of Official X Account
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DHQ Alerts Public to Attempted Breach of Official X Account
By Zagazola Makama
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has raised the alarm over an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X account, formerly known as Twitter.
The DHQ, in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence...
Bandits Confirm Killing of Kachalla Muhammadu’s Lieutenant Biliya in Botched Operation in Katsina
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Bandits Confirm Killing of Kachalla Muhammadu’s Lieutenant Biliya in Botched Operation in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Bandits operating in Katsina State have confirmed the killing of a senior lieutenant to notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu, identified as Biliya, during a botche...
Again, Col Manga Special Forces Commander Brings Relief to Needy Families in Street of Maiduguri
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Again, Col Manga Special Forces Commander Brings Relief to Needy Families in Street of Maiduguri
By Zagazola Makama
Colonel Ishaya Manga, a Special Forces Commander, has again demonstrated his commitment to humanitarian service after he was spotted reaching out to vulnerable residents in M...
Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
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Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have neutralised terrorists and recovered weapons during offensive operations in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Z...
Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
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Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have neutralised terrorists and recovered weapons during offensive operations in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Z...
Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Intercept Courier With 180 Explosives in Zamfara
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Operation FANSAN YAMMA: Troops Intercept Courier With 180 Explosives in Zamfara
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier and recovered 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives during ongoing security...
Troops Repel Militia Attack in Plateau Community, Recover Body
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Troops Repel Militia Attack in Plateau Community, Recover Body
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have repelled an attack by suspected militias on Ariri community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Credible security sources told Zagazola Makama t...
Troops Foil Armed Fulani Attack on Manja Community in Plateau
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Troops Foil Armed Fulani Attack on Manja Community in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have foiled a suspected attack by Fulani Bandits on Manja community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Credible security sources told Zagazola Makama...
Suspected Fulani Bandits Kill 19-Year-Old, Injure Two in Plateau Attack
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Suspected Fulani Bandits Kill 19-Year-Old, Injure Two in Plateau Attack
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected Fulani Bandits have killed a 19-year-old woman and injured two others in an attack at Gana Ropp village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Credible security sources told Zagazo...
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers in Plateau Raid
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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers in Plateau Raid
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested three suspected kidnappers during a raid on a criminal hideout at Mista-Ali in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Credible security sources tol...
Arewa Economic Forum Hails Tinubu for Extending FRSC Corps Marshal’s Tenure
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Arewa Economic Forum Hails Tinubu for Extending FRSC Corps Marshal’s Tenure
By: Zagazola Makama
The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), a northern economic think tank comprising intellectuals, business leaders and policy advocates, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the extens...
Zagazola Media Hails Army for Reinstating Zamfara Cadet Cleared of Indigene Certificate Allegation
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Zagazola Media Hails Army for Reinstating Zamfara Cadet Cleared of Indigene Certificate Allegation
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has reinstated Habila Ezra, a Direct Short Service Course cadet who was withdrawn from training over allegations that he submitted a forged Zamfara State c...
Al-Shabaab weighs political pathway amid internal debate over Taliban model
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Al-Shabaab weighs political pathway amid internal debate over Taliban model
By Zagazola Makama
A growing debate within Al-Shabaab’s media and ideological ecosystem over whether the Somali jihadist organisation could eventually follow a path similar to that of the Taliban in Afghanistan is raisin...
Security Agencies Conduct Show of Force, Secure Juma’at Prayers in Jos
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Security Agencies Conduct Show of Force, Secure Juma’at Prayers in Jos
By Zagazola Makama
Security agencies have conducted a show of force across major flashpoints in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and provided security for Juma’at prayers at various locations across Plateau State.
The operation...
18-Year-Old Herder Killed in Bassa, Suspected Irigwe Assailants Blamed
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18-Year-Old Herder Killed in Bassa, Suspected Irigwe Assailants Blamed
By Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old herder, identified as Sani Ibrahim, has been killed while grazing livestock around Merimeli Village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, with suspected Irigwe assailants blamed for...
HOW PLATEAU PASTOR ALLEGEDLY MASTERMINDED PLOT TO KIDNAP BISHOPS’ WIVES IN JOS
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HOW PLATEAU PASTOR ALLEGEDLY MASTERMINDED PLOT TO KIDNAP BISHOPS’ WIVES IN JOS
By Zagazola Makama
What began as an alleged plan to abduct the wives of two Anglican bishops in Jos was reportedly uncovered by one of the very men recruited to execute the crime.
The case has sparked serious debate...
