U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released dramatic footage documenting the joint U.S.-Nigeria military raid that killed ISIS global deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. The declassified video captures the high-impact airstrike on a fortified compound in northeastern Nigeria, highlighting a major breakthrough in the ongoing war against regional and global terrorist groups. According to an AFRICOM statement released on Saturday, the mission was authorized by the U.S. President and the Secretary of Defense, executed in close coordination with the Nigerian Government. Initial battle damage assessments indicate that several high-level terrorists were neutralized alongside…
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Decisive Blow: Army Neutralises 50 ISWAP Insurgents, Recovers Arms in Yobe Offensive
In a major blow to insurgency, the Nigerian Army crushed a multi-directional attack on the 27 Brigade in Buni Gari, Yobe State, in the early hours of Thursday. Troops from Operation HADIN KAI displayed overwhelming combat superiority, neutralising over 50 ISWAP fighters and forcing the remnants to flee in disarray after a fierce gun battle. Providing details on the encounter, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba—spokesperson for the Joint Task Force North East—issued a statement on Saturday, May 9, confirming the military’s success. As the Media Information Officer for Operation HADIN KAI,…
Tragedy in Kwara: Three Officers Slain in Brazen Attack on Police Base
Tragedy struck the Kaiama LGA of Kwara state as armed assailants stormed the Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Tenebo, leaving three officers dead. Security forces are now reeling from the brazen attack on the camp, which has sent shockwaves through the community. Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi has confirmed the pre-dawn raid, describing a harrowing scene that left three dead and several others in critical condition. The Saturday morning attack has sparked an immediate security response across the region The Command has now declared a massive…
Military Confirms Casualties, Cautions Public Against Unverified Social Media Reports on Missing General
Defence Headquarters confirms the loss of gallant personnel following a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The encounter occurred in the early hours of Thursday, April 9, during which several soldiers paid the ultimate price defending the nation. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed that the incident began at approximately 12:30 a.m. on April 9, following a failed attempt by insurgents to infiltrate the military base’s perimeter. General Onoja reported that troops from Operation HADIN KAI, under…
DEADLY BLAST: IED on Niger State Highway Claims Life of Truck Driver
A tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5th, when a truck driver lost his life after his vehicle, loaded with yams, struck an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by terrorists operating on that axis. The blast took place along the Lumma–Babanna road in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the region’s transport corridors. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, verified the unfortunate occurrence, saying; “On 05/04/26 at about 2:50 p.m., an…
A Matter of Life and Policy: Confronting Maternal and Child Deaths in Bauchi
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State stands at a critical crossroads—one that will define not just the health of its women and children, but the future of its communities and economy. Behind the statistics lies a painful reality: far too many mothers, newborns, and children are dying from preventable causes. This is not merely a health sector issue; it is a development crisis, a governance challenge, and a moral test for all stakeholders. At the heart of this burden is a complex web of socio-cultural and economic factors. The persistence…
El-Rufai Released from ICPC Custody to Bury Mother; Tinubu, Sani, Atiku, and Ribadu Mourn
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu have joined a chorus of prominent Nigerians in mourning Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The late matriarch was the mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, who was recently released from ICPC custody on compassionate grounds to attend her burial. Nasir El-Rufai has been temporarily freed from ICPC detention following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, in Cairo. The anti-graft agency approved his release on Friday to allow the former governor to participate in…
Massive Blow to Terror Groups: 150+ Bandits Perish in Sokoto Waterway Disaster
End of the Road: More Than 150 Bandits Drown in Sokoto Boat Mishap In a major blow to criminal elements in the Northwest, at least 150 suspected bandits reportedly drowned on Saturday after their boat capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sabon Birni Local Government, Sokoto State. Official police confirmation is still pending, but renowned security expert Zagazola Makama has verified the reports through multiple ground sources. According to Makama, the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, March 21, when a vessel carrying a large number of heavily…
Police Arrest Two Customs Officers Over Fatal Shooting of Driver in Osun
Two Customs operatives are now in police custody following a high-stakes chase in Osogbo that ended in tragedy. According to the Osun State Police, the officers were trailing “tokunbo” (foreign-used) vehicles through Dada Estate on Sunday when a driver was fatally shot. In a statement released by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, spokesperson for the Osun Police Command, the suspects—identified as Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel—were confirmed to be in custody. Ojelabi noted that the fatal encounter occurred while the operatives were in pursuit of suspected smuggled ‘Tokunbo’ vehicles. “Following the report,…
Media Tragedy: Commissioner Wanka Mourns Two Bauchi Cameramen
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of two cameramen, Kani Ben of Channels Television and Kabiru Ahmed Ilelah of Bauchi State Television, who died after sustaining injuries in a road accident while covering the activities of the North East Development Commission. In a condolence message, the commissioner described the incident as a painful loss not only to their families but also to the journalism community in Bauchi State and the country at…