4 h. ago Troops foil terrorist drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

TROOPS of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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23 h. ago UPDATED: FG Announces Reopening Of 47 Unity Schools Weeks After Closure Over Insecurity

It said that after the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools, academic activities have fully resumed. The post UPDATED: FG Announces Reopening Of 47 Unity Schools Weeks After Closure Over Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Troops foil terrorists attack on Mairari Base, destroy VBIEDs, recover arms

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have repelled a coordinated attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province read more Troops foil terrorists attack on Mairari Base, destroy VBIEDs, recover arms

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4 d. ago FG, Presidency Play Down Christmas Day Terror Warning By U.S. Group, Says Alert Is Speculative, Panic

A United States–based humanitarian group, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by terrorists to carry out coordinated attacks on several communities in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, a claim the Federal Government has dismissed as speculative and panic-inducing. The warning was issued by the organisation’s founder, Judd Saul, during a […] The post FG, Presidency Play Down Christmas Day Terror Warning By U.S. Group, Says Alert Is Speculative, Panic-Inducing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG, Presidency Play Down Christmas Day Terror Warning By U.S. Group, Say Alert Is Speculative, Panic

A United States–based humanitarian group, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by terrorists to carry out coordinated attacks on several communities in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, a claim the Federal Government has dismissed as speculative and panic-inducing. The warning was issued by the organisation’s founder, Judd Saul, during a […] The post FG, Presidency Play Down Christmas Day Terror Warning By U.S. Group, Say Alert Is Speculative, Panic-Inducing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police declare Australia’s Bondi beach shooting terror incident

Gunmen killed 11 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in what police have labelled a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. Many others were wounded. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-australias-bondi-beach-shooting-terror-incident/

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6 d. ago Troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno military base, kill several terrorists

Nigerian Army troops successfully repel a coordinated ISWAP attack on a Borno military base, neutralizing VBIEDs and killing several terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-repel-iswap-attack-on-borno-military-base-kill-several-terrorists/

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6 d. ago Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Neutralise VBIEDs, Recover Weapons, Logistics In Borno

During the attempted attack, terrorists attempted to breach the base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs). The post Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Neutralise VBIEDs, Recover Weapons, Logistics In Borno appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Bago admits 315 pupils abducted from Niger school, two parents die

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago admits to the abduction of 315 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School, a reversal of his earlier denial of the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-admits-315-pupils-abducted-from-niger-school-two-parents-die/

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6 d. ago Bago presents over N1.3trn appropriation bill to Niger Assembly

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented a budget exceeding N1.3 trillion as the 2026 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly.

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7 d. ago Catholic priest narrates in court how terrorists bombed Owo church

Catholic priest and one of the victims of the terrorist attacks on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, on Thursday narrated how the incident occurred. Over 40 worshippers were killed while over 100 others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The priest, identified as “SSA” for security reasons, spoke while giving his evidence as […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s fight against terrorism needs more effort, concrete action – US Congressman

United States Congressman Riley Moore says Nigeria must match its commitments with “concrete action” as terrorist attacks and killings continue read more Nigeria’s fight against terrorism needs more effort, concrete action – US Congressman

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1 week ago Much work still needs to be done on terrorism, religious violence, US tells FG

Riley Moore, United States Congressman has warned that Nigeria still faces “much work” in tackling escalating terrorist attacks and persistent read more Much work still needs to be done on terrorism, religious violence, US tells FG

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1 week ago School Abduction: How Security Agencies Received N144.77Bn To Protect Schools

Nigeria’s security agencies have received N144.77 billion to protect Nigerian schools from bandit and terrorist attacks, investigation by LEADERSHIP Sunday has revealed. The Safe School Initiative budget plan from 2023–2026 indicates that N144.77 billion has been invested. The breakdown of contributions shows that the federal government contributed N119.83 billion while the states contributed N24.93 billion. […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Abuja is safe, secure; no cause for concern — DHQ

Amid alleged plans by terrorists to attack the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and its environs anytime soon, the Military High Command on Thursday dismissed the threat and reassured residents that the nation’s capital city “is safe and secure”.

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2 w. ago VP Shettima Begs As IPI Blacklists Bago, Eno, IGP Egbetokun Over Press Freedom Violations

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has named Niger State governor Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, in its ‘Book of Infamy,’ a blacklist of public officials and institutions accused of suppressing press freedom across the country. This is as Vice President Kashim Shettima begged IPI Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago 1 Injured, 3 Missing As Police Foil Boko Haram Attack In Borno

One person has been injured and three others were missing after police foiled Boko Haram terrorists attack in Malari, Konduga local government area of Borno State on Sunday. A statement issued to journalists on Monday in Maiduguri by the Borno State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said the State Police Command, […]

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2 w. ago Bandits strike in Kogi as troops thwart terrorist attacks in Chibok, others

SUSPECTED bandits on Sunday attacked Ejiba town in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi State, kidnapping the pastor, his wife and yet-to-be ascertained number of worshippers. This was as military troops at the weekend foiled bandit attacks on Chibok communities as well as destroyed their hideouts in Katsina State, while no fewer than 12 abducted […]

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2 w. ago NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ hideout in Katsina, foil attack in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismantled major terror strongholds and thwarted a coordinated offensive by Islamic State West Africa read more NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ hideout in Katsina, foil attack in Borno

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2 w. ago NAF airstrikes destroy terror hideouts, thwart attack in Borno, Katsina

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes neutralize ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Borno and Katsina, destroying hideouts and thwarting coordinated attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-airstrikes-destroy-terror-hideouts-thwart-attack-in-borno-katsina/

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