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CCC Calls for Integrated National Crisis Communication Framework, Warns Against AI Deepfakes Ahead of 2027 Elections

Chidi Omeje — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:56:34 +0000

CCC Calls for Integrated National Crisis Communication Framework, Warns Against AI Deepfakes Ahead of 2027 Elections The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has called for an integrated national crisis communication framework to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, improve emergency response and counter the growing threats of misinformation, disinformation, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and cyber threats ahead of […]

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Tinubu Inducts Five New Helicopters into NAF Fleet to Boost Fight Against Insecurity

Our Reporter — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:47:35 +0000

Tinubu Inducts Five New Helicopters into NAF Fleet to Boost Fight Against Insecurity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inducted five new helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in a move aimed at strengthening the Service’s operational capabilities and improving its response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The newly inducted aircraft comprise three Leonardo […]

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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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Military, DSS, Police Arrest Five Suspects Involved In Imo Corp Members’ Kidnap

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:09:55 +0000

Military, DSS, Police Arrest Five Suspects Involved In Imo Corp Members’ Kidnap By: Zagazola Makama *Three others escape with gunshot injuries Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and police have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) […]

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Troops Arrests Arms Fabricator, Three Suspected Gunrunners, Recovers Weapons in Plateau

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:24:00 +0000

Troops Arrests Arms Fabricator, Three Suspected Gunrunners, Recovers Weapons in Plateau By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested an alleged illegal arms fabricator and three suspected high-profile gunrunners during coordinated covert operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation […]

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Army arrest Yobe politician, Maisalati, over allegations of terrorism logistics support and collaboration with ISWAP

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:23 +0000

Army arrest Yobe politician, Maisalati, over allegations of terrorism logistics support and collaboration with ISWAP By: Zagazola Makama The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Yobe-based politician, Alhaji Wakiil Goni Mama, popularly known as Mai Salati, over allegations of terrorism logistics support and collaboration with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements operating […]

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Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:25:55 +0000

Troops interrogate suspected bandit collaborators in North-West By: Zagazola Makama Nigerian troops have arrested suspected collaborators of armed bandits operating in the North-West, as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle the support networks aiding criminal groups in the region. A security source said the suspects were apprehended by troops during recent operations and subsequently subjected […]

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FG constitutes 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody, suspends 20 officers

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:20:42 +0000

FG constitutes 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody, suspends 20 officers By Zagazola Makama The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining. The Minister of […]

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Six commuters killed in Plateau attack hours after Fulani herders, cattle were massacred in Mangu

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:47:03 +0000

Six commuters killed in Plateau attack hours after Fulani herders, cattle were massacred in Mangu By: Zagazola Makama At least six people have been killed and two others injured after suspected Fulani Bandits opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Kuru T-junction, close to Science School in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau […]

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Shehu Buba Denies Banditry, Terrorism Financing Allegations, Submits Self to Security Agencies

Chidi Omeje — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:41:27 +0000

Shehu Buba Denies Banditry, Terrorism Financing Allegations, Submits Self to Security Agencies Senator Shehu Buba Umar has categorically denied allegations linking him to banditry, terrorism financing, kidnapping and other criminal activities, saying he has voluntarily submitted himself to Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies for a comprehensive investigation. Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, made […]

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