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Operation Enduring Peace: Troops Responded to Distress Call Over Gunfire, Killing in Plateau – JTF

Chidi Omeje — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:31:22 +0000

Operation Enduring Peace: Troops Responded to Distress Call Over Gunfire, Killing in Plateau — JTF The Joint Task Force says troops deployed to Bassa LGA to investigate reports of sporadic gunfire and the killing of a resident, while reaffirming its commitment to professionalism and inter-agency cooperation. The Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, has clarified […]

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FACT-CHECK: Old Zamfara Wedding Video Recycled to Spread Fear as Nigerian Army Sustains Pressure on Terrorist Networks In North-West

Olayemi Esan — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:53:40 +0000

FACT-CHECK: Old Zamfara Wedding Video Recycled to Spread Fear as Nigerian Army Sustains Pressure on Terrorist Networks In North-West SpyeTV Fact-Check and Security Analysis The recirculation of an old video showing heavily armed men at a wedding ceremony in Zamfara State has raised fresh concerns over the deliberate use of recycled security-related footage to create […]

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NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties as Aneke Marks First Year in Office

Chidi Omeje — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:50:21 +0000

NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties as Aneke Marks First Year in Office Air Force records operational gains, promotes thousands of personnel, receives five helicopters and advances aircraft modernisation programme The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded more than 6,100 flying hours and 2,900 operational sorties between November 2025 and September 2026, as the […]

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Court Fixes October 28, 29 for ₦1.5bn Defamation Suit Against Ali-Keffi, Arise News, Sahara Reporters

Brig Gen Sk Usman — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:44:21 +0000

Court Fixes October 28, 29 for ₦1.5bn Defamation Suit Against Ali-Keffi, Arise News, Sahara Reporters The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has scheduled October 28 and 29 for proceedings in a ₦1.5 billion defamation suit instituted by former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (rtd), against retired Major […]

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COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training

Our Reporter — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:05 +0000

COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training The Nigerian Army says the specialised training will sharpen troops’ combat skills and enhance operations in difficult terrains. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commenced the deployment of 600 Nigerian Army personnel to India for specialised jungle […]

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Zamafara: Local vigilantes, repel bandits incursion with air support as over 30 reported dead while gunmen flee

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:52:56 +0000

Zamafara: Local vigilantes, repel bandits incursion with air support as over 30 reported dead while gunmen flee By: Zagazola Makama Residents of Birnin Tudu in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State have fought back against a large bandit force following a three-day confrontation that reportedly left more than 30 suspected bandits dead, several residents […]

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Troops Discover, Detonate Two IEDs Along Pulka-Firgi Road in Borno

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:11:05 +0000

Troops Discover, Detonate Two IEDs Along Pulka-Firgi Road in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have discovered and safely detonated two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by suspected terrorists along the Pulka-Firgi Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the devices were discovered at […]

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Suspected ISWAP Member, Wife and Sons Surrender to Troops in Borno

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:08:28 +0000

Suspected ISWAP Member, Wife and Sons Surrender to Troops in Borno By: Zagazola Makama A suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside his wife and sons, has surrendered to troops in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the surrender occurred at about 3:54 […]

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Shaibu, Kagame Move to Deepen Nigeria–Rwanda Defence Ties, Boost Local Arms Production

Our Reporter — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:22:14 +0000

Shaibu, Kagame Move to Deepen Nigeria–Rwanda Defence Ties, Boost Local Arms Production The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria–Rwanda defence cooperation to tackle terrorism, violent extremism and other transnational security threats across Africa. Shaibu gave the assurance during a courtesy […]

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Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism

Our Reporter — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:12:14 +0000

Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism …Shaibu, Marizamunda push specialised training, knowledge-sharing and operational cooperation Nigeria and Rwanda have moved to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with a renewed focus on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat mitigation, victim care, counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, […]

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