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Defence

COAS Orders Troops to Apply ‘Decisive Force’ Against Bandits, Terrorists at Zaria Graduation

ZARIA, Nigeria — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed newly trained soldiers to apply “decisive force” against bandits,...

Akeem Adebayo - June 18, 2026

Defence

Tinubu Says Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralised in One Year, Announces ₦5.41 Trillion Security Budget

Abuja, June 12, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria’s security operations have recorded significant progress, including the neutralisation of over 13,000 terrorists...

Akeem Adebayo - June 12, 2026

Defence

Troops Foil School Abduction Attempt in Kogi, Neutralise Terrorist

Lokoja — Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled an attempted abduction of school children in Iluke Community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State,...

Akeem Adebayo - June 10, 2026

Defence

NO SAFE HAVEN FOR TERRORISTS!” — DHQ Declares Nationwide Security Wins, Vows Protection for All Nigerians

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria, declaring that sustained military operations across the country are steadily weakening terrorist and...

Akeem Adebayo - June 6, 2026

Crime

Owo church massacre: Court sentences terrorists to death, Aiyedatiwa hails verdict as justice for victims

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has commended the judiciary and security agencies following the death sentence handed to four suspected terrorists over the...

Toyin Adebayo - June 3, 2026

news

Fuel Subsidy Beneficiaries Behind Terrorism’ — Tinubu Links Insecurity to Economic Sabotage

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has alleged that individuals who benefited from Nigeria’s former fuel subsidy regime are behind acts of terrorism...

Akeem Adebayo - May 21, 2026

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