News as it breaks
The Brigade Commander serving in Damboa, General Uba, has been confirmed dead following an encounter with ISWAP militants, just hours after he was initially declared missing during an operation in the forest. According to military sources, the senior officer had earlier sent a video message assuring colleagues that he was…
A reported security scare involving Nigerian Navy officer Lt. A.M. Yerima triggered a noticeable military presence along the Gado Nasko Road in Kubwa on Sunday evening. According to reports, the tension began around 6 p.m. when two unmarked white Hilux vans—occupied by men dressed in black—allegedly trailed Lt. Yerima from…
Nigerian Navy officer Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently made headlines after a heated confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly survived an assassination attempt in Abuja. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. The officer was said to…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended one of its volunteers in Kano, Mr. Nura Abdullahi, for returning over ₦20 million forgotten by a co-passenger in a commercial tricycle, an act the corps described as “a rare display of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.” Commander of NSCDC Zone…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma has destroyed a major terrorist stronghold and meeting point concealed within the hilly terrain of Zamfara State. Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, revealed that the breakthrough followed precision air interdiction missions conducted on…
Nigeria and Mali have reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening bilateral relations and jointly addressing the rising security challenges across West Africa. The renewed commitment came during a courtesy visit by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, to Mali’s Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, on the sidelines of the inaugural International…
Security agencies have intensified protective measures across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to launch coordinated patrols to safeguard churches, worship centres, and border communitiesvulnerable to criminal attacks. The joint operation, which began on November 9, 2025, involves personnel from the FCT Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Department of State Services…
The newly deployed State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, Mohammed Hassan Agalama, has officially assumed duty at the Command’s headquarters in Kano. His deployment follows the directive of the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, aimed at enhancing operational…
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has directed air component commanders across all ongoing military operations in the country to intensify air strikes against terrorists and criminal elements threatening Nigeria’s security. Aneke gave the order during a high-level strategic meeting with commanders from all operational theatres…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reform efforts aimed at promoting integrity, discipline, and professionalism within the agency. In a statement released on Tuesday, the DSS said the dismissals were carried out over time as part of broader measures to…
