The Senate has intensified pressure on the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of students, pupils and teachers abducted during a recent attack on schools in Oyo State. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who alerted lawmakers to the abduction of 46 persons, including…
The Senate on Wednesday praised the bravery of troops under Operation Hadin Kai for confronting insurgents in Nigeria’s North-East, while urging the military to step up operations following a deadly attack on a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Lawmakers also observed a minute of silence in honour of soldiers who died during…
Iran vowed Tuesday it was not seeking a ceasefire despite intensifying US strikes, as explosions rocked Tehran and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz deepened. The conflict, triggered by the February 28 US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has engulfed the Middle East and rattled global energy markets. Tehran warned that no…
Abuja – The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across several parts of the country. The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to…
Twenty-four students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, who were abducted by bandits and later rescued, have been formally handed over to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris. The handover took place on Tuesday night in Birnin Kebbi and was carried out by the Theatre Commander, Major General Idris Warrah, on the directive of…
A military probe into an alleged coup plot has reportedly uncovered N45 billion disbursed from Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accounts to some politically exposed persons and soldiers detained in connection with the purported conspiracy to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Earlier this month, Sahara Reporters claimed that 16 Nigerian Army officers were detained for…
Human rights advocate and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has stated that Nigeria could drastically curb terrorism by up to 70 percent if the Federal Government redirects a portion of its military expenditure to bolster internal policing and implement meaningful security reforms. Human rights advocate and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has stated that Nigeria…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has initiated its 2025 First Bi-Annual Sensitisation Training focused on Stress Management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Emotional Intelligence for troops deployed in active combat zones. The training took place on Friday at the 8 Division Auditorium in Sokoto and was specifically designed for officers and soldiers participating in Operation…
Following the deadly attacks in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday, the military on Sunday began aerial surveillance over Makurdi and surrounding areas. Surveillance aircraft were seen hovering over the state capital and neighboring local government areas, including Guma and Gwer West, from early Sunday morning. A…
A military grenade has reportedly exploded in Idi-Araba, Mushin area of Lagos State killing on person – a yet-to-be-identified scavenger – on the spot. It was gathered that three other people were injured from the explosion that rocked the area on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Sources at the scene of the incident reported that several…
