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2024: 1 Division Nigerian Army succeeds in improving security – GOC

 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, says the division has recorded modest achievements in improving security in...

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FG clears N85bn, $54m ECOWAS community levy

 

 

The Federal Government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and 54 million dollars representing 2023 and up to July 2024. 

Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS...

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Strengthen agriculture value chains, Chambas tells ECOWAS

 Renowned diplomat, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, says the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) must recommit to strengthening regional agriculture value chains.

Chambas made...

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Nigerian Army Captures Notorious Bandit Leader, Baka Wurgi Linked to Emir of Gobir’s Murder

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi...

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AES Opens Borders to ECOWAS Nationals

 

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has announced that nationals from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are now permitted to enter, move, reside, establish, and exit AES territories...

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CDS Deploys Special Operations Brigade Against Lakurawas Sect in Sokoto, Kebbi

 

Sokoto, Dec. 13, 2024 (NAN) — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to combat the activities of the...

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RoLAC, NHRC Mark International Human Rights Day

 

As Commission Appeals to Nigerians to Support Human Rights Fund

 

 The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) commemorated...

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Periscoping Borno’s Post-Insurgency Recovery

 

By Zagazola Makama

 

In the wake of the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency, the Borno State government, in collaboration with federal authorities and development partners, has initiated...

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Two Bandits Killed While Testing IEDs in Zamfara

 

Two suspected bandits were killed during an attempt to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp reportedly established by the notorious extremist leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara...

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Troops Foil Banditry Attack, Arrest Two Suspects in Taraba

 

 Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack in the southern part of Taraba State. Acting on credible...

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We’ll handle return of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS with wisdom – Tinubu

 President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remained priority for leaders of ECOWAS.
The President said...

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*Operation Fansan Yamma: Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Capture Weapons in Zamfara*

Troops of Forward Operating Base Anka under 1 Brigade in the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma Theatre in collaboration with Zamfara State...

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COAS Reiterates Commitment to Soldiers’ Welfare, Commissions Key Projects in Kaduna

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Oluyemi Oluyede, has pledged to lead the Nigerian Army with empathy, ensuring officers and soldiers receive their...

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Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN Arrest Kidnap Kingpins, Recover Ammunition Cache in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have apprehended key kidnap kingpins and recovered a significant ammunition cache...

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Three Dead, 30 Injured in Borno State University Bus Accident

By: Zagazola Makama

A tragic road accident involving a Borno State University staff bus has claimed three lives and left at least 30 others injured.

The accident occurred on Wednesday...

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Committee donates relief materials worth N1bn to Borno flood victims


The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation on Wednesday donated relief materials worth N1 billion for  for victims of the September 10 flood disaster that...

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BANDITS ATTACK GADO VILLAGE, ABDUCT RESIDENTS AND LOOT PROPERTY

Armed bandits launched an attack on Gado village in Unguwar Lalle, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Tuesday, abducting an unspecified number of...

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At Least 61 Soldiers and 32 Civilians Killed in EIGS Attack in Chatoumane, Niger Republic 

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

A devastating attack by elements of the Islamic State in the Great Sahara (EIGS) has resulted in the deaths of at...

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COAS advocates adaptive, homegrown strategy in tackling insecurity

 

 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the complexity and evolving nature of the security threats confronting Nigeria requires a new...

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COAS vows to enhance Nigeria’s security

Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has pledged to explore various means to improve Nigeria’s security.

Oluyede made this statement while addressing State House correspondents after meeting...

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