Category: Security
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CULT CRACKDOWN: POLICE BUST KINGPINS, SEIZE GUN IN ONDO
A campus clash, a tip-off, and a hidden weapon — Ondo police are tightening the net on cult gangs. The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has scored a major win against cultism, arresting two suspected kingpins and recovering a firearm in Ondo Town. According to police spokesperson Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were picked up…
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FOREST SWEEP: TROOPS SMASH BANDIT CAMPS, SEIZE FAMILIES, CRIPPLE OPERATIONS
Deep in Bauchi’s forests, the military just dealt bandits a heavy blow, camps flattened, logistics gone, and escape routes cut off. The Nigerian Army has ramped up its offensive in Bauchi, storming terrorist hideouts and dismantling key operations in the Dajin Madam forest. Working alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser, troops from the…
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“PAUSE THE WAR”: UN PUSHES FOR CEASEFIRE AS SUDAN CRISIS DEEPENS
As Sudan’s war drags into year three, the UN is calling time-out not for politics, but to save lives. With Sudan spiralling deeper into chaos, a top United Nations envoy is urging an urgent humanitarian ceasefire to let aid reach millions trapped in the conflict. Pekka Haavisto, recently appointed by UN chief António Guterres, made…
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OIL ROUTES ON EDGE: IRAN WARNS U.S. BLOCKADE COULD SPARK SHOWDOWN
One blockade, one warning and the world’s busiest shipping lanes could be caught in the crossfire. Tensions are heating up in the Middle East as Iran signals it may escalate militarily if a new naval blockade by the United States disrupts its oil and commercial shipping. Iranian officials say any interference with their vessels would…
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INSIDE THE SHADOW FILE: ISRAEL INDICTS WOMAN OVER ALLEGED IRAN SPY MISSION
A digital handler, secret photos, and sensitive sites — what looked like quiet routine life has now exploded into a serious espionage case. Authorities in Israel have filed an indictment against a woman accused of spying for Iran in a case that’s raising fresh security concerns. The suspect, Shomou Abed, an Arab-Israeli from Nazareth, was…
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FROM BOOTS TO BYTES: IGP PUSHES TECH-DRIVEN SECURITY STRATEGY
Guns and manpower alone won’t cut it anymore, Nigeria’s security chiefs say it’s time to go digital. Nigeria’s fight against insecurity may soon rely less on boots on the ground and more on brains and bytes. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, alongside security experts, is calling for a major shift toward technology-driven policing…
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ARMY TURNS UP THE HEAT: TROOPS BATTLE FOR FITNESS & FIREPOWER IN SOKOTO
No parade ground drills here this is where strength, stamina, and soldiering skills go head-to-head. The Nigerian Army has kicked off its 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition in Sokoto and it’s not your average contest. From endurance runs to weapon handling and tactical drills, soldiers are being pushed to their limits to prove one…
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AUSTRALIA NAMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY CHIEF IN HISTORIC SHAKE-UP
Breaking ranks and glass ceilings — Australia’s army is getting its first-ever female leader. Australia has made history by appointing Susan Coyle as its first female Chief of Army — a landmark move in the 125-year history of the Australian Army. But this isn’t just about a title — it’s about timing and transformation. Coyle,…
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POLICE PROBE LAGOS OFFICERS OVER VIRAL MISCONDUCT VIDEO
One viral video, millions of eyes — and now, an official police investigation is in motion. The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officers from the Satellite Town Division in Lagos after a video of the incident went viral online. Force Public Relations Officer Aliyu Giwa confirmed the probe via…
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ZULUM DEFENDS JILLI AIRSTRIKE, WARNS AGAINST AIDING INSURGENTS
In Borno’s fight against insurgency, the message is clear: no safe havens — and no sympathy for collaborators. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli community, insisting it targeted a known insurgent hub — not innocent civilians. The operation, carried out by troops under Operation Hadin Kai, hit what security…
