Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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August 18, 2026

Troops capture alleged ISWAP terrorists, free kidnapped Cameroonian

Troops of Operation ‘HADIN KAI’ apprehended three suspected ISWAP terrorists, recovered weapons and rescued a Cameroonian national allegedly abducted by terrorists in Borno.

Troops
August 18, 2026

Civil-military cooperation needed to defeat terrorists: Defence Chief

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede says military strength alone cannot defeat terrorism without protecting civilians and building community trust.

Oluyede
August 18, 2026

Terrorists kill 23 people in latest attack on Plateau community

Terrorists invaded the Bin-Per community in Plateau killing 23 people, including women and children.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
August 18, 2026

Kano: NDLEA says 80 residents nabbed during raids of illicit drug joints

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched ‘Operation Restore Order’ in Kano and arrested 80 suspects.

NDLEA's 'Operation Restore Order’ in Kano
August 18, 2026

NIC unveils initiative to professionalise caregiving in Nigeria

The National Institute of Caregivers has unveiled a national initiative to strengthen professional caregiving in the country.

Older Nigerians
August 18, 2026

Nigerian businesses offered platform to fight AI-driven cybercrime

Digital Encode, a Nigerian cybersecurity company, says it has deployed an AI platform to help organisations fight increasingly sophisticated cybercrime.

A hacker on a computer used to illustrate the story.
August 18, 2026

Army launches post-career transition programme for senior officers

The Nigerian Army has strengthened its personnel welfare policy by launching a transition programme to prepare senior officers for productive life after service.

Army
August 17, 2026

PANDEF seeks devolution of powers, stronger fiscal federalism

Mr Igali said restructuring is not about breaking up Nigeria, but strengthening Nigeria.

Godknows Igali (PANDEF chairman)
August 17, 2026

Customs hands over 399 seized rifles to arms control agency

Mr Adeniyi said officials seized the firearms during the inspection and documentation of a consignment at Tincan Island Port, Lagos.

Customs
August 17, 2026

Kano cancer centre offers free radiotherapy to indigent patients

The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre has provided free radiotherapy treatment valued at over N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano.

Kano Cancer Treatment Centre