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Military Operation in 1Week: 45 Family members surrendered to troops in North East, As score of terrorists Neutralizes across threatres nationwide
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says between 16 and 20 August 2026, a total of 47 terrorist family members, comprising women and children, surrendered to troops at locations including Amuda Bridge in Gwoza LGA and Mafa in Mafa LGA of Borno State.
Similarly, between 15 - 20 August 2026, six terrorist fighters surrendered to troops in Kukawa LGA of Borno State.
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Troops of OPFY rescue kidnapped victim, foil terrorists' attack in Kaduna, Sokoto
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have sustained their operational momentum across the Joint Operations Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim in Kaduna State and foiling a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.
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1 Brigade NIgerian Army visits NSCDC to strengthen existing partnership in Zamfara
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command welcomed the Commander, 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army (NA) and his staff on a courtesy visit aimed to familiarise, induce better energy and enhance the working relationship of the two (2) agencies in the state.
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OPFY Theatre Commander solicits media collaboration to enhance counter terrorism operations in Zamfara
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), Major General WB Idris, has called for sustained military-media collaboration to enhance ongoing counter-terrorism operations and efforts towards restoring lasting peace and security across Zamfara state and the entire North West region.
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Zamfara hosts 2026 Police security summit as Gov. Lawal reaffirms commitment of none negotiations with bandits
Zamfara state, also known as the hub of progress and peace has hosted the 2026 Nigeria Police Force security summit, marking the total conquest of insurgency as Governor Dauda Lawal reaffirms his administration's commitment of none negotiations with bandits.
In a statement signed by Comrade Suleiman Bala Idris Spokesperson to the Government of Zamfara state, the Governor emphasised that bandits who refuse peace and threaten innocent people must face the full consequences of the law.
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KACRAN Condems Bandits And Vigilante Brutality In Niger State, Commends Gov. Bago's Efforts On Peace And Food Security.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has viewed with deep concern, sadness and outright condemnation the disturbing reports of renewed violence in parts of Niger State.
In a press statement by Khalid Muhammad Bello the national president of the association said, "Our attention was drawn by credible media reports, including a BBC Hausa interview with a member of the National Assembly, and disturbing video clips circulating on social media depicting acts of brutality
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North East: CDS Engages Veterans, Highlights Welfare Initiatives
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to the welfare and dignity of Nigeria’s veterans.
In a statement issued to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba said General Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday, 20 August 2026, during an interactive engagement with the veterans from the North East Zone in Yola, Adamawa State.
He said the engagement
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Gov. Mutfwang condemns killing at Mper Community in Kombun district, Plateau
The Plateau State Governor Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has expressed sadness over the recent killing in Bin Mper Community in Kombun district of Mangu Local Government Area saying that the loss of innocent lives was not only an attack on the affected community but also a direct affront to his person and the collective resolve of the Plateau State Government to protect the lives and property of its citizens.
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KACRAN Condems Bandits And Vigilante Brutality In Niger State, Commends Gov. Bago's Efforts On Peace And Food Security.
The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has viewed with deep concern, sadness and outright condemnation the disturbing reports of renewed violence in parts of Niger State.
In a press statement by Khalid Muhammad Bello the national president of the association said, "Our attention was drawn by credible media reports, including a BBC Hausa interview with a member of the National Assembly, and disturbing video clips circulating on social media depicting acts of brutality
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Son accuses Mother of wizardry, sets her ablaze in Cross River
Winch and wizardry has become a serious phenomenon and allegations across Nigeria as Basic Right Council Initiative received a tragic incidence report from Akampa local government area of cross river state alleging a woman with witchery in the local government were the suspected women was brought to gathering to confessed
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Lifting of USCG Condition of Entry is NOT a Celebration, But a Call for Maritime Correction - PC-NCG:
Abuja, Nigeria – The Provisional Committee of the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has welcomed the lifting of the United States Coast Guard's Condition of Entry on vessels arriving from Nigeria, but cautions that the development should trigger national reflection, not celebration.
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PAP Scholarship: Ibena Counsels Beneficiaries Against Taking Support for Granted
A concerned stakeholder and national chairman of PAP Phase Two, Ibena Rufus Salvation, has urged beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) scholarship scheme to appreciate the educational support provided to them.
Ibena stated this on Sunday while reacting to an online publication alleging delays in the payment of allowances to some students of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
