Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested four suspected Lakurawa terrorists at a rural market in Sokoto State while attempting to sell rustled cattle, recovering livestock, cash and mobile phones.
Troops neutralised a suspected female terrorist spy in Borno and arrested 14 suspects, including alleged IPOB/ESN members, cultists and a deserter soldier, during coordinated security operations across Nigeria.
The Army expansion from eight to 12 divisions has received backing from the Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability, which says the move will strengthen Nigeria's security and improve military operations.
In a major move to strengthen national defense and improve operational responsiveness across all geopolitical zones, President Bola Tinubu has approved expanding the Nigerian Army's command structure from eight to 12 divisions while authorizing the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel.
Rescue efforts by Nigerian security forces have secured the release of 44 abducted Oyo school pupils and teachers, who are now receiving medical treatment before being reunited with their families.
President Bola Tinubu has condemned political violence ahead of the 2027 elections, urging politicians to focus on national development while directing security agencies to tackle thuggery and other anti-democratic activities.
Seven persons have died and 11 others sustained injuries in a fatal crash involving a Toyota bus and a truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with TRACE urging motorists to avoid speeding.
The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Kwande LGA Chairman, Vitalis Neji, by six months over allegations of gross misconduct, directing his deputy to continue as acting chairman.
A UNN professor, Obinna Onodugo, has warned Nigerians against kidney disease myths and spiritual interpretations of symptoms, urging early diagnosis and medical treatment to prevent complications.