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Inside Maga Schoolgirls Abduction: Bandits Kill Vice Principal, Residents Recount Attacks

The abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive School, Maga, Kebbi State, left families and residents in shock. Armed bandits invaded the school hostel at night, killed Vice Principal Hassan Makuku in front of his wife, and forced their daughter to show them the hostel entrance. The bandits shot the security guard who resisted and took his phone before storming the hostel. While some girls managed to escape, several families now grieve loved ones lost or abducted. Mother Amina Hassan Makuku, who witnessed her husband’s killing, shared the traumatic events and described how she refused to follow bandits after they murdered him. Khadija Hassan, her 15-year-old daughter, narrowly escaped being taken. Other mothers, including Aisha Sani, revealed that two of their daughters remain captive. Residents recounted previous attacks in the area, failures by security operatives to act on warnings, […]

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Alleged Assassination Attempt on Yerima: Military Deploys Personnel, 8 Patrol Vehicles to Gado Nasko Road

Fresh reports indicate the military has deployed personnel and eight patrol vehicles to Gado Nasko Road in Kubwa, Abuja, following an alleged attempt on the life of Lieutenant A.M. Yerima. Around 7 p.m. on Sunday, eight military vehicles were seen patrolling the area after sources claimed unidentified men in two unmarked white Hilux vans had trailed the officer from NIPCO Station off the Kubwa Expressway to Gado Nasko Road. The immediate security response was activated amid safety concerns. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied receiving any reports regarding a possible assassination attempt or trailing of the officer. Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh stated that no such cases have been reported or recorded within the FCT, urging the public to ignore unfounded reports and avoid spreading unconfirmed information that could cause panic. Residents are advised to remain vigilant […]

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 No Officer or Soldier on Lawful Duty’ll Be Punished — Defence Minister

Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru Abubakar has assured that no officer or soldier performing lawful duties will be punished following the recent altercation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and military personnel in Abuja. Speaking at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day briefing, Badaru emphasized support for armed forces acting within the law, and praised operational milestones under President Tinubu—over 13,000 terrorists and criminals neutralized, 17,000 arrested, nearly 10,000 hostages rescued, and major bandit commanders defeated. Badaru celebrated advances in indigenous defence production and procurement, including armoured vehicles and drones, strengthening Nigeria’s security infrastructure. He stressed “whole-of-society” cooperation against insecurity, involving civil society and the private sector. Meanwhile, Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, addressed a retired naval chief’s complaints over disputed Abuja land, clarifying the property was originally designated for recreation, and urging aggrieved parties to confront those who sold illegally rather than government […]

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Israeli Army Kills Two West Bank Teens After Firebomb Incident

Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinian teenagers overnight in the West Bank village of Judeira. The Israeli army said the two boys, both aged 16, were seen throwing Molotov cocktails at a road used by Israeli civilians north of Jerusalem. The military said that soldiers in the area responded by shooting and killing the suspects. The Palestinian health ministry named the teenagers as Mohammed Ateem and Mohammed Qasim. The ministry said their bodies were retrieved by the Israeli army. Footage released by the military showed two people throwing a burning object over a wall near the village. Judeira is located in the West Bank, which has been under Israeli control since 1967 and is surrounded by Israeli-built roads. Earlier in the week, another Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli forces after allegedly throwing an explosive device at Israeli troops. The Israeli […]

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Air Chief Orders Commanders to “Strike Smarter, Harder” as NAF Refines War Strategy

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) commanders to intensify precision operations and adopt smarter tactics in ongoing military campaigns across the country. Aneke issued the directive on Wednesday at a high-level strategy meeting with Air Component Commanders from all operational theatres at the NAF Headquarters, Abuja. According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the meeting was convened to recalibrate NAF’s operational priorities under the new leadership and strengthen synergy with other security agencies. Ejodame said the session “provided a platform to harmonize strategies, reinforce inter-service cooperation, and ensure that the Nigerian Air Force remains a decisive instrument of national security and a symbol of hope for citizens.” Addressing the commanders, Air Marshal Aneke stressed that the changing security landscape requires agility, precision, […]

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Trump Rules Out War With Venezuela but Says Maduro’s Time Is Up

Former US President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of a war with Venezuela but said that the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, will not remain in power for long. Speaking in a CBS “60 Minutes” interview aired on Sunday, Trump said he did not believe the United States was preparing for war against Venezuela, even as Washington increases its military presence in the Caribbean. “I doubt it. I don’t think so,” Trump said when asked about the prospect of US military intervention. However, when pressed on whether Maduro’s days as president were numbered, Trump replied, “I would say yeah. I think so, yeah.” The comments come amid growing tension between Washington and Caracas. The US has recently conducted multiple air and sea strikes on what it described as drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, reportedly killing at least 65 […]

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Details emerge on 16 detained officers over alleged coup

Fresh details have emerged about the identities of 16 Nigerian military officers reportedly detained over the alleged foiled coup of October 1. According to reliable sources, 14 of the detainees are from the Nigerian Army, including one brigadier general, one colonel, four lieutenant colonels, five majors, two captains, and one lieutenant. The remaining two officers include a Lieutenant Commander from the Navy and a Squadron Leader from the Air Force, both equivalent in rank to a major. Reports suggest that most of the Army officers belong to the Infantry Corps, while one serves in the Signals Corps and another in the Ordnance Corps. Many of them are graduates of the 56th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), which ran between September 2004 and October 2008. Six of these officers were among the first to be arrested. The other […]

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Tinubu decorates new service chiefs at Presidential Villa

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs with their official ranks during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event, which began shortly after 2 p.m., was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the decorated officers, all dressed in their respective service uniforms. Those decorated were General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Wahidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Vice Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. The Senate confirmed the four officers on Wednesday after a two-hour closed-door screening session focused on strategies to strengthen national security and improve coordination among the armed forces. Tinubu had earlier written to the Senate seeking a speedy confirmation to “ensure continuity in the nation’s […]

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President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for New Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Nigerian Senate to confirm his newly appointed military service chiefs. The request was delivered in a letter read during Tuesday's plenary session by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The nominees for confirmation are: General Olufemi Oluyede - Chief of Defence Staff Major-General Waheedi Shaibu - Chief of Army Staff Rear Admiral Idi Abbas - Chief of Naval Staff Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke - Chief of Air Staff Major-General Emmanuel Undiendeye - Chief of Defence Intelligence Following the reading of the letter, Senate President Akpabio referred the list to the "Committee of the Whole." This means the entire Senate will screen the nominees, with the confirmation process scheduled for next week.

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Senior Lawyer Agbakoba Backs Tinubu’s Removal of Service Chiefs

A prominent lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has publicly supported President Bola Tinubu's decision to replace the country's service chiefs. In an interview on Channels Television, Agbakoba described the president's move as "wise and timely." This endorsement comes amidst public rumors of a suspected coup plot, though the military has denied these claims. President Tinubu announced a major reshuffle in the military's top leadership on Friday. The changes are part of an effort to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture. Agbakoba, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), praised President Tinubu's decisiveness. He contrasted this with the previous administration, stating that former President Muhammadu Buhari was often reluctant to make such tough personnel changes. "You have a president who is prepared to take tough decisions," Agbakoba said. He added that if the coup rumors were true, then replacing the service chiefs […]

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