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The Defence Headquarters was on Wednesday in Abuja received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria His Excellency Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi on a courtesy visit aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relationship and defence cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Zamfara State Police Command has recorded a significant operational response following a coordinated attack by a large group of armed bandits along the Gusau–Funtua Federal Highway, near Unguwar Chida Village, Tsafe Local Government Area.
In a renewed effort to rid Zamfara State of the activities of armed bandits and other criminal elements, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the rescue of two abducted victims, killing of one armed bandit, and recovery of an AK-47 rifle with its magazine.
A Department of State Services (DSS) officer attached to a visiting delegation of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has allegedly assaulted and threatened journalists covering an official event at the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State.
The Governor of Zamfara state, Dr Dauda Lawal has inaugurated Disarmament Demobilization and Re-integration, DDR Peace and Security Committee, announced plans to establish victims support fund as a panacea for peacebuilding framework in the state.
Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, CON, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming the education sector, as he declared open the third edition of the Yobe State Spelling Bee Competition in Damaturu. The competition, held at the NEDC Hall, Government Girls’ College, Damaturu, brought together talented students from across the state in a celebration of academic excellence, literacy and intellectual development.
Reiterates Commitment to Peace, Security and Protection of Lives and Property as Political Activities Intensify Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, CON, has presided over the 19th Routine Security Council Meeting of the state, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to sustaining peace, protecting lives and property, and strengthening security across the state.
The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has warned traditional rulers in the state that henceforth they’'ll risk losing their certificates of recognition if peace breaks down in their domains. Otu gave the warning on Monday while speaking at the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival at the Yakurr Peace Stadium, Ugep, where he condemned the recent communal conflict between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area.
Abuja, Nigeria — The Provisional Committee of the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) is grieving with the families of victims of the boat accident in Gorau, Goronyo LGA, Sokoto State on Thursday, August 20, 2026. According to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), over 50 people, mostly children aged 10-15, lost their lives when an overloaded boat capsized while conveying farmers to rice fields. About 40 bodies have so far been recovered, and search operations continue.
The 2026 International Youth Day activities, under the very apt theme: “Different Contexts, Common Jos, Plateau State Command Aspiration.”Let me,which was organized by the Plateau State Police Command ended up over the weekend with an interactive section with the Youths at the Police officers Mess Jos
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.
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.
