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20 Killed As Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes Hit Vigilantes In Error

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20 Killed As Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes Hit Vigilantes In Error

The Nigerian Air Force airstrikes on Saturday mistakenly struck men of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard, ZSCPG, vigilantes, and some residents of Tungar Kara community in Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The airstrikes, as gathered were meant to neutralize bandits who carried out a raid in the area. It was further gathered that…

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill 6 Soldiers In Borno Raid -DHQ

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill 6 Soldiers In Borno Raid -DHQ

The Nigeria Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of six soldiers during a raid by the Islamic State/ Boko Haram group on its military base in Borno State. In a statement yesterday, the DHQ said although 34 terrorists were killed and 23 AK 47 weapons recovered, six of its personnel were killed in action. It…

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We Denied England a Base, Why Allow France? – Ribadu Refutes Niger’s Allegations

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We Denied England a Base, Why Allow France? – Ribadu Refutes Niger’s Allegations

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed allegations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdulrahman Tchiani, that Nigeria is colluding with France to destabilize Niger. General Tchiani claimed Nigeria was setting up a military camp in the north, in an area between Munguno and Baga in Borno State, allegedly codenamed “Canada,” and that…

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Military Launch Probe Into Christmas Day Bombing Of Sokoto Communities

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Military Launch Probe Into Christmas Day Bombing Of Sokoto Communities

In a swift reaction to the Christmas Day bombing tragedy, in which a yet to be unconfirmed number of locals in two communities of the Silame local government area of Sokoto state were feared dead, the military says it is investigating reports of Civilian casualties. According to sources, the fighter jet bombings were specifically targeted…

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Insecurity: NSA Blows Hot On Lakurawa, Says No One Dares Tinubu Without Consequences

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Insecurity: NSA Blows Hot On Lakurawa, Says No One Dares Tinubu Without Consequences

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, declared yesterday that nobody dares President Bola Tinubu Without dire Consequences in a warning to the new terror group, Lakurawas. The Lakurawas have recently taken to invading parts of the northwest. This came on a day the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, deployed a…

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DHQ Announce Capture Of Deadly, Most Wanted Terrorist

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DHQ Announce Capture Of Deadly, Most Wanted Terrorist

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday, disclosed that troops conducting counter-insurgency operations have arrested a notorious and wanted terrorist leader in the North-West known as Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim aka Habu Dogo who is responsible for killings and kidnappings in Sokoto State. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Edward Buba, said Habu Dogo was arrested in Rumji…

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Troops Free 40 Hostages, Neutralize Eight Terrorists, Recover Arms, Ammunition

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Troops Free 40 Hostages, Neutralize Eight Terrorists, Recover Arms, Ammunition

Troops of the Nigerian Army have freed 40 hostages, eliminated eight terrorists and recovered arms/ammunition in different operations across the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the Nigerian Army on its social media platform on Sunday night. It said in a significant development, troops also apprehended a notorious arms courier found with a…

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Make Your Investigation Into My Sexual Harassment Public, Discharged Female Soldier Urges Army

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Make Your Investigation Into My Sexual Harassment Public, Discharged Female Soldier Urges Army

A former female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, has asked the Nigerian Army to publish the outcome of its investigation on alleged sexual harassment. Ruth Ogunleye had accused a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment. In January 2024, Ruth Ogunleye via her TikTok page, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1, Ogunleye alleged that Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S. Ogor,…

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Army Discharges Female Soldier Who Accused Officers Of Sexual Harassment

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Army Discharges Female Soldier Who Accused Officers Of Sexual Harassment

A female Nigerian soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, has been discharged from the Nigerian Army months after she accused a senior officer, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem and few others of sexual harassment. In January 2024, Ogunleye accused some senior officers including Col. IB Abdulkareem, Col. G.S Ogor, and Brig. Gen. I.B Solebo, of making her life miserable….

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FG Orders Relocation Of Minister, Defence Chiefs To Sokoto Over Insecurity

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FG Orders Relocation Of Minister, Defence Chiefs To Sokoto Over Insecurity

The Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. The Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, disclosed this in a statement. The government said that…

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