Gold trade, international networks funding terrorism in Nigeria – CDS

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has identified gold trade and complex international financial networks as...

CDS assures Nigerians of improved security, vows to pursue terror financiers globally

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security architecture has significantly...

Defence chief calls for overhaul of legal system, stronger border security to tackle terrorism

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal...

Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah 

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Government of Niger Republic says its armed forces have allegedly killed a senior Boko Haram leader...

Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill two ISWAP commanders, others

By: Zagazola Makama

Nigerian troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by terrorists in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven fighters...

Military intensifies peace efforts as Tiv-Fulani clashes resurface in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade has intensified efforts to restore peace in parts of Taraba State following renewed clashes...

Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area...

Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

 Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government...

Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.

Zagazola learnt that the  incident...

Police confirm killing of herder, arrest suspect in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Nasarawa has confirmed the killing of a Fulani man in Akelelu community, Jenkwe Development Area, while one suspect has been arrested in...

Security forces  rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama 

Security forces in Kogi State have rescued six kidnapped victims who were found wandering in a forest behind Dangote Mines.

Sources...

Bandits kill farmer, injure another in separate attacks in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama 

Armed bandits have killed a farmer and injured another in separate attacks in Rafi and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger...

Security forces  launch manhunt after suspected kidnapping in Guzape, FCT

By: Zagazola Makama

A Joint Task Force in the FCT has launched a manhunt following the suspected abduction of two residents along Kpobi...

Police arrest armed robber, recover pistol magazine in Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a pistol magazine with live...

Navy officer, family abducted in Kachia

By: Zagazola Makama 

Armed bandits have abducted a naval officer and members of his family in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Zagazola learnt that...

Police arrest notorious bandits, recover rifles and ransom money in Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama 

The FCT Police Command has arrested notorious kidnap and robbery suspects, recovered sophisticated arms, ammunition and part of...

Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits

…cautions against misrepresentation of position on dialogue with bandits…

By: Zagazola Makama

Prof. Abubakar Usman Ribah, a peace advocate and member...

Sokoto, Zamfara communities reject calls for dialogue with Turji, fault Prof. Ribah

By: Zagazola Makama 

Communities in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, as well as parts of Shinkafi in Zamfara, have...

COAS commissions welfare projects in 6 Division to boost soldiers’ living conditions

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has commissioned a series of welfare and infrastructure...

Maj.-Gen. Saraso bows out of 1 Division with legacy of resilience and transformation

By: Zagazola Makama 

The handing over of command in military tradition often marks not just a change of leadership but also a moment of...