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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major restructuring and expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing the number of Army divisions from eight to 12 as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s capacity to respond to emerging threats. The approval, announced by the State House on Thursday, July 23, 2026,…
Arsenal are reportedly reviewing their defensive options in the transfer market after William Saliba was ruled out for an extended period with a back injury, raising concerns over the club’s defensive depth ahead of the new Premier League season. According to reports, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is considering a move for one of two experienced…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cautioned members of the public against a fraudulent recruitment advertisement currently circulating on social media, stressing that the notice did not originate from the Service. The warning comes amid renewed concerns over the activities of fraudsters who exploit the high demand for government employment to deceive unsuspecting job seekers….
Retired Major General Anthony Atolagbe, a former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven, has alleged that Boko Haram continues to benefit from substantial financial support originating both within Nigeria and from outside the country. Atolagbe made the claim while speaking on security challenges confronting Nigeria, stressing that the scale of support available to terrorist groups…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Bola Tinubu administration over the Federal Government’s allocation of N22.15 billion in the 2026 budget for the construction, renovation and furnishing of 106 palaces for traditional rulers across Nigeria. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), argued that the Federal Government has no constitutional…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Zamfara State have reportedly rescued the remaining students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, who were abducted from an off-campus residence in the town. The latest development comes weeks after suspected bandits attacked the students’ accommodation in the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda, triggering a coordinated…
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United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and addressing security challenges in Nigeria. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and made public on Wednesday by the Presidency through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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More than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have reportedly been killed in a Nigerian military air operation targeting a terrorist logistics and assembly location in the Southern Lake Chad region. The strike, conducted on July 21 by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) at Kila Bariya, followed intelligence indicating the…
An unidentified woman has died in a fire that broke out at a residential building in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, in the early hours of Monday, July 20, 2026. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying the woman was trapped in the building during the blaze and died, while a…
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By Oyez Olatunde Rex The Federal Government’s approval of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, represents a significant development in the state’s evolving security architecture. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the establishment of the military formation as part of broader efforts to strengthen security operations…
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