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COAS Unveils New Army Medical Corps Headquarters, Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare

Our Reporter — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:18:45 +0000

COAS Unveils New Army Medical Corps Headquarters, Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families, identifying access to quality healthcare as a critical factor in troop morale, operational readiness and overall military effectiveness. […]

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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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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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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorists at Jakura Hills in Kogi

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:29:59 +0000

Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorists at Jakura Hills in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three suspected terrorists at Jakura Hills in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on Oct. […]

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Army Chief Pushes for Terrorists’ Decisive Defeat, Assures OPHK Troops of Better Welfare

Our Reporter — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:45:39 +0000

Army Chief Pushes for Terrorists’ Decisive Defeat, Assures OPHK Troops of Better Welfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to sustain offensive operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, assuring them of improved welfare, modern combat equipment and […]

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COAS Welfare Flight Transports 330 Troops Into, Out of North-East Theatre

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:48:44 +0000

COAS Welfare Flight Transports 330 Troops Into, Out of North-East Theatre By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) welfare flight has transported 330 personnel into and out of the Theatre of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in the North-East as part of efforts to enhance troop welfare and sustain operational effectiveness. Security […]

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COAS Welfare Flight Transports 330 Troops Into, Out of North-East Theatre

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:35 +0000

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Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Sokoto

Our Reporter — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:11 +0000

Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Four AK-47 Rifles in Sokoto Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other military-related items during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The operation, conducted on October 15, 2026, targeted terrorist elements in Waria Forest […]

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Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Six-Month-Old Baby, in Katsina

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:12:31 +0000

Troops Rescue 27 Kidnap Victims, Including Six-Month-Old Baby, in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued 27 kidnapped victims, including a six-month-old infant, following a gun battle with suspected terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was conducted by troops of the 17 […]

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