29.10.2026

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Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations....

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability....

Zamfara APC Denies Bello Turji Membership, Calls Card ‘Fake’

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The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is a registered member of the party, describing a circulating APC membership card bearing his name as fake. Party officials say the allegation is a deliberate attempt to politicise insecurity and damage public trust amid ongoing counter-banditry operations....

Military to Arraign Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Government

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The Nigerian military has confirmed plans to arraign officers over an alleged coup plot, stressing that the process will follow established legal and disciplinary procedures. Authorities emphasised that the development does not imply guilt and urged the public to avoid speculation, noting that due process remains central as investigations progress...

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market following alleged defiance of the proscribed IPOB’s sit-at-home directive by traders. The state government says the decision is aimed at restoring order, enforcing the rule of law and preventing economic sabotage, amid rising security concerns and disruptions to commercial activity in the state....

Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

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The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the police recruitment deadline by two weeks following low application numbers from Lagos and several other states. Authorities say the extension aims to ensure equitable national representation in the recruitment of 50,000 constables ordered to strengthen internal security across the country....

Ohanaeze Warns New York Times Over Nigeria Airstrike Report, Cites Risk of Ethnic Tension

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned The New York Times against publishing what it described as unverified and inflammatory claims linking Igbo individuals to intelligence used for U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria. The group says such reporting risks reviving ethnic tensions and undermining national cohesion amid ongoing security challenges....

Kaduna Church Abduction: Police Confirm Attack After Initial Denials, Deploy Tactical Units

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Confusion surrounded reports of a mass abduction at two churches in Kaduna State after authorities initially dismissed the claims, only for police to later confirm the incident. The reversal has triggered a full-scale security response in Kajuru Local Government Area, where tactical units are now conducting coordinated rescue operations amid mounting public anxiety....

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