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Archival and Contemporary Reports on Military, Political and Economic Operations Impacting Regional Stability
  • COAS commissions welfare projects in 6 Division to boost soldiers’ living conditions Wednesday, 20 August 2025

    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 projects within the 6 Division Nigerian Army, in line with his “Soldier First” mantra aimed at improving the living standards of personnel.   It was gathered that  the projects, inaugurated on Tuesday, included the 16 Brigade Annex...

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  • Nigerian Customs Arrest Nigerien Policeman with Pistol at Katsina Borde Sunday, 07 June 2026

    Nigerian Customs Arrest Nigerien Policeman with Pistol at Katsina Border   By: Zagazola Makama    Personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have apprehended a Nigerien policeman at the Jibia–Magama border crossing in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.   Security sources said the suspect was arrested at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the border’s main gate during a routine security check.   According to the sources, customs operatives approached...

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  • Troops Clear Gulbi Community in Niger, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles After Encounter with Terrorists Sunday, 31 May 2026

    Troops Clear Gulbi Community in Niger Recover Weapons, Motorcycles After Encounter with Terrorists   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops conducting clearance operations in Gulbi community in Niger State, in conjunction with the Air Component, have recovered motorcycles and ammunition following a brief encounter with suspected terrorists during a joint operation.   Security sources told Zagazola Makama  that the operation was carried out between May 30 and May 31 as...

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  • Investigative Report Exposes Massive Corruption Under Niger’s Military Regime Sunday, 24 November 2024

    Investigative Report Exposes Massive Corruption Under Niger’s Military Regime   A damning investigation has unveiled a web of corruption, nepotism, and mismanagement within Niger’s military leadership, implicating high-ranking officials, including Minister of the Interior General Muhammed also known as “Toumba,” and several members of the ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP).   The findings reveal that, within just one year, Toumba allegedly...

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