15+ hour, 31+ min ago   (253+ words) The Nigeria Police Air Wing has eliminated nine suspected bandits and destroyed several criminal camps during sustained aerial operations across parts of Katsina and Zamfara states. The operations also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition and the disruption…...

15+ hour, 44+ min ago   (657+ words) ANALYSIS: Security Begins With Who We Recruit By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi Every recruitment exercise into Nigeria’s security services should be viewed as more than an opportunity to reduce unemployment. It is, in essence, an exercise in national security. Importantly, the…...

19+ hour, 48+ min ago   (744+ words) NDLEA Seizes 2.3 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs, Intercepts ‘Colos’ Shipments from UK Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted two consignments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or “Colos”, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom…...

22+ hour, 54+ min ago   (277+ words) JUST IN: Army Debunks Abduction of Islamic Scholars at Yari’s Residence in Zamfara The Nigerian Army has refuted reports alleging that a group of Islamic scholars was abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (407+ words) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90. Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa, was born on September 15, 1935, and rose…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (378+ words) Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and two members of his syndicate, as well as an ammunition courier and a suspected logistics supplier in separate operations across Kaduna State....

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (100+ words) The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to bolster Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and strengthen regional security. The equipment was flown into Nigeria by a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft over the…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (174+ words) The United States has delivered additional military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to combat terrorism and other security threats in the region. According to the command, the equipment was transported…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (318+ words) Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and foiled a major cattle-rustling operation, recovering more than 500 cattle in separate operations across Sokoto and Kaduna states. In Sokoto State, troops of Sector 2, while…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (542+ words) The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and improve the country’s response to evolving security threats. The Chief of Army Staff,…...