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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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Nigeria Army Makes Bold Strides in North West, Dealing Significant Blow to Banditry, Terrorism

By Zagazola Makama

In a remarkable display of resilience and strategic resolve, Nigerian Army troops operating within the Northwest region have recorded...

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Nigeria Army’s  new strategy shields NYSC  members, commuters from kidnappers in North West - GOC 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

For many young Nigerians participating in the National Youth Service Corps...

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Troops Neutralise Bandits, Recover Weapon in Plateau – Army

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralised three suspected bandits and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a clearance operation...

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BREAKING: Dozens Killed Kano Pillars Contingent Involved in Fatal Accident on Return from National Sports Festival

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Members of the Kano State contingent who participated in the recently concluded National...

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Troops Arrest Militia, Recover Weapons in Plateau – Army

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Operation Safe Haven have arrested a suspected militia member and recovered arms and ammunition during a...

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Niger: Death toll from Eknewan attack rises to 64 as more soldiers succumb to injuries

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The death toll from the deadly terrorist ambush on a Nigerien military convoy in Eknewan has risen to 64, following...

  1. Troops Kill Terror Kingpin Abu Fatima With N100m Bounty in Borno  
  2. AEDC staff electrocuted while fixing power issue in Abuja
  3. Bandit reprisal attack kills three in Benue community following cattle theft
  4. Police repel gunmen attack on government school in Benue, while students were writing WAEC
  5. Security forces repel planned attack on Tapga District in Taraba

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