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DSS Director Ajayi Emphasizes Collective Responsibility in Counter-Terrorism Efforts
DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi calls for greater cooperation between security agencies and local communities to combat terrorism and banditry in the North-West.
August 13, 2026
31 Artillery Brigade Commander Directs Zungeru Power Plant Personnel to Maintain Security Vigilance
Brigadier General Kabir Rabiu has ordered troops protecting the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant to avoid distractions and maintain high security standards while reinforcing the need for inter-agency cooperation.
August 12, 2026
Army Colonel Ma’aji Links Alleged Coup Attempt to National Frustration and Patriotism
Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of participating in a plot to overthrow the Nigerian government, claims his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over national instability and poor military welfare.
August 10, 2026
Taraba State Offers Land and Resources for New Army 10 Division
Taraba State authorities have promised land and essential infrastructure to help the Nigerian Army establish its 10th Division in Jalingo, aiming to improve regional security.
August 10, 2026
Nigerian Air Force Airstrike Kills 12 Insurgents in Borno State
A targeted Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno State's Chiralia forest has neutralized 12 suspected insurgents and destroyed a significant logistics hub used by terrorist forces.
August 5, 2026
Defence Chief Welcomes Pay Raise for Nigerian Soldiers
Defence Minister Christopher Musa praises President Tinubu's decision to increase military salaries by 30 to 80 per cent, aiming to boost troop morale and combat effectiveness.
August 5, 2026
Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team Completes Emergency and Tactical Training
The Nigeria Police IRT completed a specialized two-day tactical and emergency response training program in Abuja, provided by Edgard Consulting Limited to boost operational readiness.
August 4, 2026
Military Forces Detain Terrorist Associates in Borno and Yobe Regions
Military forces in Nigeria's North East have captured four terrorist collaborators and intercepted 20 individuals fleeing insurgent enclaves during intelligence-led operations in Borno and Yobe states.
August 4, 2026
Militants Lay Down Weapons as Nigerian Army Reports Security Progress in the South-East
Militants in the South-East are surrendering weapons and military operations have resulted in significant arms recoveries, marking a shift in the region's security landscape.
August 2, 2026
National Security Adviser Ribadu Announces Immediate Deployment of New Forest Guards
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has ordered the immediate deployment of newly graduated forest guards to secure communities and prevent criminals from using forests as hideouts.
August 1, 2026