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Defence Minister Says Education Key to Defeating Terrorism and Extremism

By Elizabeth Ugbo Kaduna, Nigeria – June 7, 2026 – The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), commissioned…

Troops Rescue 360 Abductees From Terrorist Enclave in Southern Borno

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) rescued 360 abductees from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains…

Emir of Argungu Urges Communities to Legally Acquire Weapons for Self-Defence Against Bandits

By Elizabeth Ugbo ARGUNGU, Kebbi State — The Emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila Mera, has urged residents across the Argungu…

ISWAP Claims Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Niger Republic in Propaganda Release

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on Nigerian security forces…

Troops Arrest 15-Year-Old Suspect Linked to Borno Attack That Killed Brigadier General

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, Tijjani Madu, in…

IED Threat in Nigeria: 1,934 Incidents Recorded in North-East (2017–2024)

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria recorded 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, according to…

US Military Role in Nigeria Terrorism Fight Sparks Sovereignty Debate

By Elizabeth Ugbo The debate over the United States military presence in Nigeria intensified after a Christmas Day strike on…