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Army repels ISWAP attacks in Borno, recovers arms
Politicspunch-ng28d ago

Army repels ISWAP attacks in Borno, recovers arms

Nigerian Army troops repel multiple ISWAP attacks in Borno, neutralizing several terrorists and recovering a significant cache of weapons and equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-repels-iswap-attacks-in-borno-recovers-arms/

Military, terrorists in tit-for-tat: Army bases attacked, top officers killed,ISWAP commander ‘eliminated’ 
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Military, terrorists in tit-for-tat: Army bases attacked, top officers killed,ISWAP commander ‘eliminated’ 

•Armed forces recapture area B/H declared ‘caliphate’ By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The war against insecurity has continued relentlessly as the military claimed successes with hundreds of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters killed in Borno and Yobe states in the last two weeks. But it is not all round success for the military as, in a tit-for-tat scenario, the armed forces also […] The post Military, terrorists in tit-for-tat: Army bases attacked, top officers killed,ISWAP commander ‘eliminated’  appeare...

Army foils ISWAP attack in Borno
Worldpunch-ng1mo ago

Army foils ISWAP attack in Borno

Nigerian Army’s Operation HADIN KAI successfully thwarts an ISWAP attack in Borno, marking a significant setback for the terrorists after recent losses. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-foils-iswap-attack-in-borno/

Nigerian Airstrike in Borno: Army Justifies Attack Amid Civilian Deaths, Survivors Recount Ordeal
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Nigerian Airstrike in Borno: Army Justifies Attack Amid Civilian Deaths, Survivors Recount Ordeal

The Nigerian Army has justified a precision airstrike in Jilli village, Borno State, claiming it targeted a terrorist hub, despite reports of civilian deaths. Survivors have since recounted their ordeal, stating they were legitimate animal traders at Jilli market when the attack occurred, while Amnesty International condemned the incident.

Nigerian President Tinubu approves N3.3 trillion plan to clear power sector debts
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Nigerian President Tinubu approves N3.3 trillion plan to clear power sector debts

President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.

Why B’Haram, ISWAP are after military bases
Worldpunch-ng1mo ago

Why B’Haram, ISWAP are after military bases

Discover the reasons behind the surge in Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks on Nigerian military bases, driven by territorial ambitions and political motives. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-bharam-iswap-are-after-military-bases/

Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers

Authorities of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have dismissed what they described as a renewed propaganda campaign by remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), accusing the insurgents of circulating old photographs and recycled media reports to mislead the public about the security situation in the North East. The post Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community
Worldvanguard-ngmyjoyonline1mo ago2 sources

27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community

NO fewer than 27 persons have been killed following a joint Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attack in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of yesterday. The post 27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Breaking! DSS Captures Sixth Owo Church Attacker
Politicsvanguard-ng1mo ago

Breaking! DSS Captures Sixth Owo Church Attacker

"He admitted his role in the Owo church attack, the Zuma Rock checkpoint assault, which claimed the lives of five soldiers, and several ISWAP kidnap operations," the source disclosed. The post Breaking! DSS Captures Sixth Owo Church Attacker appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops foil terrorist attack at Mallam Fatori, neutralise over 60
Worldvanguard-ng27d ago

Troops foil terrorist attack at Mallam Fatori, neutralise over 60

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated infiltration attempt by ISWAP terrorists at Mallam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno, killing no fewer than 60. The post Troops foil terrorist attack at Mallam Fatori, neutralise over 60 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Supplying Shahed Drones to Iran for Middle East Attacks
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Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Supplying Shahed Drones to Iran for Middle East Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his accusation that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, stating it is '100% facts' that Iran has used them in attacks on American bases in the Middle East, a claim also reported in German liveblogs. Zelenskyy further specified that these Shahed drones supplied by Russia to Iran contain Russian components.

Nigerian Troops Eliminate 10 Terrorists, Thwart ISWAP Infiltration in Borno
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Nigerian Troops Eliminate 10 Terrorists, Thwart ISWAP Infiltration in Borno

Nigerian Army troops have eliminated 10 terrorists, apprehended suspects, and rescued kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple theatres in the last 24 hours. This continues the military's efforts to curtail terrorist movements and disrupt supply lines in the Northeast, following previous successes in eliminating 30 terrorists and rescuing dozens of victims.

Military repels ISWAP attack in Yobe, kill 20 insurgents
Worldpunch-ng1mo ago

Military repels ISWAP attack in Yobe, kill 20 insurgents

Troops under Operation HADIN KAI foiled a major ISWAP attack in Yobe, killing over 20 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons in Goniri. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-repels-iswap-attack-in-yobe-kill-20-insurgents/

Truck Overturns on Otedola Bridge, Causing Gridlock in Lagos
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Truck Overturns on Otedola Bridge, Causing Gridlock in Lagos

A Mack truck overturned on Otedola Bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway due to mechanical failure, causing a significant traffic gridlock that lasted for hours after two 20-foot containers fell off the truck, making access impossible, though authorities have since cleared the scene.