…into the abduction of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. Makinde, who spoke after the military handed over the rescued victims to him, said the incident raises questions that require independent scrutiny beyond Nigeria's domestic institutions. Subsequently, Joe Igbokwe took to Facebook on Tuesday, July 14, to state t…

…not — and whether it is merely a negotiating tactic aimed at getting Iran to pause its military strikes on shipping in the area.” Equity markets mostly rose after seeing through the day, though confidence remains fragile as traders worry that the sector’s AI-led rally has gone too far. Seoul was again at the forefront…

…on a farmer by suspected herders in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Military sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on July 11, 2026 at Jwakp Maitumbi Village. The victim, identified as Mr. Timothy Titus, was reportedly attacked by suspected herders and…

…States President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is considering a military strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, suggesting the site could be targeted in the near future. Trump made the statement while speaking during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. He stated that…

I am using this medium to commend the Nigerian military for their courageous rescue operation in Oriire Local Government, which led to the safe recovery of the kidnapped victims. The military deserves recognition for their bravery, discipline and commitment to the national service. They put their lives on the line to e…

…suggested a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s security institutions, insisting that the military and other security agencies had already provided explanations on the rescue operation. Onanuga, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, said the Presidency had no objection to an international body examining the incident if…

Oil prices climbed above $80 per barrel on Monday after renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The latest escalation came as United States President Donald Trump announced plan…

…Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran “hard,” as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. “We’re going to hit them very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow,” Trump said at the White House on…

…₦34 trillion in 2025, 60 per cent of which was rightly done by the government related to military hardware procurements, which attracted duty exemptions because of Nigeria’s prevailing security challenges. “Other government-backed waivers included importation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), electric and hybrid vehicle…

Military hand over rescued teachers and pupils to Oyo State Government The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe, this afternoon led the rescued teachers and pupils to the Oyo State Secretariat and officially handed them over to Governor Seyi Makinde. T…

…on foreign policy and national defense. He consistently advocated for robust American military presence abroad, maintaining strong stances on interventions in the Middle East and championing recent legislative efforts to fund Ukrainian defense forces.Though Graham famously clashed with Trump during the 2016 Republican…

…after "hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions," the military command said in an update on Sunday night. Among the targets bombarded by strikes were Iranian military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats, the statement added. CENTCOM f…

…the group behind the abduction. Born on August 25, 1997, Lt. Isaac was buried with full military honours at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola, Adamawa State, on July 10. According to Daily Trust’s Monday report, during a visit to the family’s residence in Bachure Quarters, Yola, his father, retired Master Warr…

…Command denied that, saying that the waterway was still open to all vessels and the US military was prepared to ensure freedom of navigation. The Joint Maritime Information Centre, a global monitoring body, reported Sunday it was still possible to transit the strait’s southern route. Trump equally insisted that the str…

…with their families today (Monday) following their anticipated formal handover by the military to the Oyo State Government after 48 hours of medical observation. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday after spending 56 days in captivity, have been receiving medical treatment and psychosocial support at the H…

…remaining victims were rescued on July 10 during a coordinated operation involving the military and the Department of State Services, DSS. According to security sources, after weeks of sustained intelligence gathering and military pressure, operatives of the DSS tracked down and arrested several wives and children of t…

…Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12 July, 2026 said troops recovered a camcorder containing intelligence materials linking th…

…behind the abduction. Born on August 25, 1997, Lt. Isaac was laid to rest, with full military honours, at the 23rd Armoured Brigade Cemetery in Yola, Adamawa State capital, on July 10, 2026. Isaac was not the only one who d!ed in the rescue operation that eventually yielded results two days ago. by Linda Ikeji at 12/07…

The military has confirmed that preliminary forensic findings from a foiled ISWAP attacked on Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State revealed the active involvement of foreign fighters, including a medical doctor, supporting the terrorist group as it grapples with a cholera outbreak. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai…

…described by security authorities as intelligence-led and jointly executed by the military, the Department of State Services and the police, has been widely hailed as evidence that coordinated security efforts can deliver results when backed by political will and effective intelligence. But even as Nigerians celebrated…

…Arab serving as a medical doctor for the terrorist group in Borno State. The Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the operational success was recorded on Saturday following a failed infiltra…

…suspected terrorists during the operation. Makama said the operation was part of ongoing military efforts to restrict the movement of suspected terrorist groups across Zamfara State. Troops neutralise two terrorists in Zamfara, recover motorcycles

GistReel The Nigerian military has confirmed that Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac lost his life during the operation that successfully rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the 28-year-old Nigerian Army officer paid the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the c…

…the family told investigators that they escaped from the enclave due to sustained military pressure on the terrorists' positions and worsening humanitarian conditions within the camp. "The family disclosed that continuous offensive operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and other basic necessities,…

…General Christopher Musa (rtd), the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, the military, the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the leaders of all security agencies for their smooth teamwork, which led to the safe release of all the students and their teachers. “Since the day the s…