The Nigerian Army has arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators in Zamfara State during a stop-and-search operation conducted by troops of the 1 Brigade at a military checkpoint in Gusau Local Government Area. The suspects were detained late on 26 June at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jangeme checkpoint after soldiers observed what was described as…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through enhanced training, intelligence analysis and coordinated incident management to address evolving security threats. The commitment was reaffirmed on Monday at the opening of the combined Gold, Silver and Bronze Incident Commanders’ Courses and Advanced Intelligence Analysis Course at the National Counter…
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has strongly condemned the gruesome mob killing of a woman, Ummulkhair, at Mararaban Jos in Kaduna State, describing the incident as barbaric and ungodly. The organisation, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, expressed shock and grief over the incident, saying it reflected the collapse of moral…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 38-year-old businesswoman following the discovery of a large consignment of cocaine concealed in the false bottom of her luggage. This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspect was arrested…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State. The troops also naturalised two suspects and recovered arms and ammunition. The Force Commander, OPWS, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi by the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has hailed the operational achievements of troops across theatres of operation, while reaffirming commitment to their welfare and professional development. Shaibu gave the assurance in his goodwill message at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 interdenominational church service on Sunday in Abuja. He was represented…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain committed to professionalism, sacrifice and patriotism in the service of the nation. Shaibu made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian Army family during the Jnterdenominational Church Service held as part of activities…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate. Akume, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, called for the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned secondary school students against the intake of illicit drugs, particularly emerging substances such as colos, methamphetamine, codeine and tramadol. The anti -narcotic agency gave the warning on Wednesday during an anti-drug sensitisation at Niger College, Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation…
The Nigerian Army says it has three suspected drug dealers in its custody in Benue, pursuant to its mandate to curb criminal activities, including drug trafficking and cultism, in the state. The Commanding Officer, 72 Special Forces Battalion Makurdi, Lt.-Col. Sunday Agwom, said the army was working in collaboration with other relevant security and law…
