Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs and Operational Commanders

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Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs and Operational Commanders

The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), operational commanders and heads of key military institutions in a move aimed at strengthening national security and improving operational effectiveness across the country. The strategic reshuffle was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi…

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National Security and Military

How Nigeria Forces Arrested Seven Suspected Terrorist Commanders Returning from Hajj

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How Nigeria Forces Arrested Seven Suspected Terrorist Commanders Returning from Hajj

Nigerian security agencies have arrested seven suspected senior members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) upon their return from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who said the suspects were apprehended at Katsina Airport on Thursday before being…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Benue MACBAN Chairman, Associate Killed in Ambush After Peace Dialogue

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Benue MACBAN Chairman, Associate Killed in Ambush After Peace Dialogue

The Chairman of the Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku Muhammad, has been killed alongside his associate, Yakubu Isah, in an ambush by unidentified gunmen shortly after attending a peace meeting in the state. The attack occurred on Friday at Okudu in Otukpo Local Government…

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OPINION: Seven Terror Commanders Returned from Hajj. The Bigger Question Is: Who Cleared Them?

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OPINION: Seven Terror Commanders Returned from Hajj. The Bigger Question Is: Who Cleared Them?

By Zagazola Makama (Security Analyst) Seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders reportedly completed one of the world’s most scrutinised international pilgrimages, boarded aircraft, travelled across international borders, landed at an international airport in Nigeria, and were only arrested upon arrival. Pause for a moment. This is not merely another counterterrorism success story. It is…

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Opinion

Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano, Stir Fresh 2027 Political Interest

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Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano, Stir Fresh 2027 Political Interest

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, held a private meeting in Kano State on Thursday, a development that has generated renewed political interest ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting took place during Obasanjo’s visit to Kano and was confirmed in a statement…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Kwara Tightens Security Watch as Government Raises Alarm Over Unidentified Commercial Motorcycle Riders

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Kwara Tightens Security Watch as Government Raises Alarm Over Unidentified Commercial Motorcycle Riders

The Kwara State Government has expressed growing concern over the increasing influx of unidentified commercial motorcycle operators into the state, warning that the development could heighten security risks if left unchecked. The concern was raised by the Commissioner for Transportation, Aliyu Korasabi, during an emergency security stakeholders’ meeting in Ilorin, where transport union leaders were…

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Court Nullifies Order That Led to NDC Registration, Puts Party’s Legal Status in Doubt

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Court Nullifies Order That Led to NDC Registration, Puts Party’s Legal Status in Doubt

The legal status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has been thrown into uncertainty after a Federal High Court reportedly set aside its earlier judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the political party. The latest ruling effectively nullifies the order upon which INEC relied in issuing the NDC its certificate…

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Justice and Judiciary

EFCC, CAC Join Forces against Unregistered POS Operators

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EFCC, CAC Join Forces against Unregistered POS Operators

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have expressed concerns over risks being posed to businesses and national security by the activities of unregistered Point of Sale. POS, operators. The concerns were expressed in Abuja on Thursday, June 25, 2026 when the Board Chairman, CAC, Senator Ibrahim Adah paid…

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Business and Startups, Financial Crimes

Troops Neutralize Lakurawa Attackers in Kebbi, Recover Weapons During Joint Operation (see photos)

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Troops Neutralize Lakurawa Attackers in Kebbi, Recover Weapons During Joint Operation (see photos)

Troops of the Nigerian military, working alongside members of the local vigilante group Jami’an Tsaro, have neutralised suspected Lakurawa terrorists during a coordinated security operation in Kangiwa community of Kebbi State. The operation, carried out under Operation Fansan Yamma, targeted suspected terrorist elements operating in the area as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist…

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Suspected Bandits Ambush Igboho’s Security Outfit in Oyo Forest Leaving Several Injured

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Suspected Bandits Ambush Igboho’s Security Outfit in Oyo Forest Leaving Several Injured

Several members of a private security outfit associated with Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, were injured after suspected armed bandits ambushed their team during a security operation in the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State. According to reports, the operatives, identified as members of the Iru Ekun security outfit,…

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