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Gunmen Abduct Five Gateway ICT Polytechnic Students in Ogun, Examinations Suspended
Five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen after armed attackers stormed a private student hostel in Ipara-Remo on Wednesday night, forcing the institution to suspend Thursday’s examinations.
Police Clarify IGP Disu’s Makurdi Remarks, Deny ‘Shoot-on-Sight’ Directive
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, did not issue a "shoot-on-sight" order during a stakeholders' meeting held in Makurdi, Benue State, contrary to widespread reports circulating on social media.
Army Arrests Wanted Soldier Over Alleged Supply of Military Equipment to Terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian Army personnel who was declared wanted over allegations of supplying military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements.
Tinubu Expands Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Approves Recruitment of 28,000 Troops
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, alongside the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, in a significant move aimed at strengthening Nigeria's security architecture and enhancing the military's operational capacity.
Trump Commends Tinubu’s Decisive Leadership Against Terrorism, Reaffirms US Support
United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and restoring peace in Nigeria, while reaffirming America's commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation.
Court Jails Three Terror Convicts for Life Over Oyo School Abduction
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men convicted over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment.
Troops Bust Suspected Illegal Bunkering Site in Lagos, Arrest Six
LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 18, 2026 – Troops of the 65 Battalion, Nigerian Army, have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspects and recovering vehicles and petroleum products linked to the illicit operation.
Freed Oyo Teacher Explains Why Kidnap Victims Looked Clean After 56 Days in Captivity
One of the teachers rescued after spending 56 days in the custody of kidnappers in Oyo State has explained why the victims appeared clean when they regained their freedom, dismissing claims on social media that the abduction was staged.
Ex-DSS Chief: We Waited Until Terrorists Freed Oriire Pupils Before Striking
Ex-DSS Chief Reveals How Security Forces Outwitted Terrorists After Oriire School Abduction A retired senior official of the…
How Nigerian Security Forces Rescued 44 Oyo Pupils, Teachers Without Collateral Damage
The Nigerian Army has announced the successful rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving multiple security agencies.