“While the rest of us sleep, you keep watch over Nigeria” — Governor Diri praises soldiers’ sacrifices

By: Zagazola Makama 

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the Nigerian Army for the sacrifices made by soldiers in...

COAS visits Bayelsa, commiserates with state government over late deputy governor, lauds support for 16 Brigade

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy...

COAS commends 31 Artillery Brigade troops for professionalism, assures improved welfare

By: Zagazola Makama

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of the 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, for...

Scores killed in Boko Haram/ISWAP renewed
clashes in Mandara Mountains and Sambisa Forest

By: Zagazola Makama

Scores of fighters were reportedly killed in a week-long surge of violent infighting between rival factions of Boko Haram and the Islamic...

Amnesty International strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa by the police in Abuja.

Last week, it emerged that Salim was being tracked and monitored by officers attached to the Gusau Central Police Command. This is connected...

Bandits attack national park service office in oyo, kill five forest guards

By: Zagazola Makama

No fewer than five forest guards of the National Park Service have been killed following an attack on the service’s office in Oloka area of Oriire...

BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP ATTEMPT 

Burkina Faso's Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed...

Bandits kill 3 in reprisal to shooting of fulani youths by Berom militia in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

Three persons were killed in renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State following the shooting of two Fulani youths...

Army Chief tasks 18 brigade troops on intensified operations, approves new accommodation, 

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the construction of additional...

Fulani youths shot by suspected Berom militia in Jos South in latest unprovoked attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Two Fulani youths were ambushed late Tuesday while returning from Gero village in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) in the...

Etsu of Nupe pledges prayers, support for Nigerian Army during COAS visit

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Etsu of Nupe, HRH Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on Wednesday expressed strong appreciation and support for the Nigerian Army during a...

Chief of Army Staff visits Etsu Nupe, reiterated NA’s operational readiness and seeks guidance on security challenges

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday visited the Etsu of Nupe...

Nigeria Faces Rising Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking from Brazil and Europe

By: Zagazola Makama

Nigeria is increasingly facing a severe public security challenge as Brazilian hard drugs, particularly cocaine and heroin, continue to inundate...

 killed, two injured as bandits attack Katsina communities 

By: Zagazola Makama  

Suspected armed bandits have attacked Gidan Alhaji Barau and Gidan Hazo villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving...

Troops neutralise kidnappers, recover weapons in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army under Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau...

COAS visits Babangida, Abdulsalami, Niger govt, pledges stronger security collaboration

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has paid courtesy visits to former Heads of State, Gen...

Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have rescued six kidnapped victims during a coordinated military operation in the Kajuru/Kujama axis of Kaduna...

One killed, nine arrested as rival gangs clash in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama 

One person was killed and nine suspects arrested following a violent clash between rival thuggery groups in Kawo and Mariri areas of Kano metropolis...

Realistic training key to winning modern battles, says Army Chief as he declared the TRADOC Conference 2026 open

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated that realistic...

Six killed, nine injured in fatal auto crash in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

Six persons were killed and nine others injured in a fatal motor accident involving a trailer truck at Shendam Road junction in Langtang North Local...