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‘Military Force Alone Cannot Defeat an Ideology’ — Buratai Calls for Youth-Driven…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has called for a radical overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, warning that the country’s growing insecurity cannot be defeated…
April 25 Attacks Leave Mali Facing Escalating Security, Logistical Strain
By Zagazola Makama
Mali’s security environment has entered a more complex and volatile phase following the coordinated attacks of April 25, 2026, attributed to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam…
Nigeria, U.S. forces neutralise senior ISIS commander — DHQ
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with United States forces, neutralised a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in a coordinated counterterrorism operation.…
Nigerian Military Eliminates Two Terrorists During Operation in Borno State
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during clearance operations conducted in parts of Gwoza…
Impunity Ends Now, IGP Warns Police Officers
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has declared an end to recklessness and impunity within the Nigeria Police Force, warning that erring officers will face…
216 Terrorists Neutralised as Military Intensifies Nationwide Offensive
The Defence Headquarters has said troops of the Armed Forces recorded major successes in April, neutralising no fewer than 216 terrorists and arresting 284 suspects in a series of…
From Battlefield to Peace Table: Military Deploys Veterans to Tackle Rising Conflicts
The Nigerian military has unveiled a new strategy to address the country’s growing wave of violent conflicts, by turning to those who once fought on the frontlines.
Under the initiative,…
Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers as part of efforts to curb criminal activities in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe,…
Army Kicks Off High-Stakes Junior Soldiers’ Competition in Benin
The 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army commenced on Monday in Benin, in a move aimed at boosting combat readiness and operational efficiency…
NYSC seeks stronger security support in Sokoto
Mr Tyoyer Gabriel-Ter, the new Sokoto State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has called for the continuous support of the Nigerian Army and the NYSC Governing Board in…