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NDLEA seizes over 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs nationwide
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (505+ words) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says its operatives have recovered more than 2.3 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs in raids and interdiction operations across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory. The agency also arrested several suspects, including a 70-year-old…...
Army moves senior commanders in fresh security shake-up - TheStar
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (442+ words) The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers as part of efforts to improve command effectiveness and strengthen ongoing operations against security threats across the country. The postings were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt....
Court upholds 490-year sentence for ex-NEXIM Bank boss
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (391+ words) The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the conviction of former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Robert Orya, over a N2.4 billion fraud case. A three-member panel led by Justice Muhammed Danjuma unanimously dismissed Orya’s appeal…...
Troops intercept terrorist supplier with motorcycles, 450 litres of fuel
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (216+ words) Troops conducting counter-terrorism operations in Katsina State have arrested a suspected supplier of logistics to terrorists and recovered four motorcycles and 450 litres of Premium Motor Spirit. The arrest was made along the Gurbi–Zurmi transit corridor linking Katsina and Zamfara…...
Troops foil farmer-herder clash in Kaduna
1+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) A dispute over alleged farmland encroachment in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been resolved after security forces intervened to prevent a confrontation between farmers and herders. The incident occurred in Nok community on Saturday, September 5, where tensions…...
Troops rescue 36 abductees, eliminate terrorists in fresh operations??? DHQ
1+ week, 2+ day ago (683+ words) Nigerian troops have rescued 36 abducted persons and killed several terrorists and criminal operatives during coordinated operations across the country, the Defence Headquarters has said. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday,…...
Troops free 25 kidnapped victims in Katsina, Zamfara
1+ week, 2+ day ago (280+ words) Twenty-five people abducted by terrorists have regained their freedom following separate military operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The victims, comprising 23 civilians rescued in Zamfara and two others freed in Katsina, were recovered on Thursday as troops of Operation Fansan…...
Five charged after newborn baby found dead in Sheffield
1+ week, 5+ day ago (217+ words) Five people, including a 15-year-old girl, have been charged in connection with the death of a newborn baby in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Police said the baby girl was discovered at a property on Holywell Heights in the Wincobank area on…...
Troops kill two terrorist leaders in Katsina, wound commander
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (248+ words) Two senior members of a terrorist group have been killed during a military operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday by troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, following…...
Troops intercept N9.8m ransom, rescue 27 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, Kebbi - TheStar
2+ week, 1+ day ago (497+ words) The troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted N9.89 million ransom allegedly being conveyed for three kidnapped siblings and rescued 27 victims in separate operations. The operations were conducted between August 27 and 28, 2026, across Kaduna, Zamfara, and Kebbi states. The army, in a…...