…for private-sector representatives to be included in relevant national cervical cancer task forces, partnerships and technical working groups to strengthen coordination. Mjekula disclosed that MSD had supported catch-up HPV vaccination for girls up to age 20 who were not covered when Nigeria introduced its national pro…

…Rivers Port, Delta Port and Calabar Port in Cross River State. 8. Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, OPFY, have killed a suspected terrorist and rescued six kidnap victims in separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara states. The operations, conducted on Saturday, also led to the recovery…

…community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, reaffirming the Joint Task Force sustained commitment to protecting lives and denying criminal elements freedom of action within its Joint Operations Area. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer made this known ina statement saying, “Tro…

…He mentioned other interventions, including the establishment of an Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force, which the governor described as one of the most impactful initiatives of his administration. He further disclosed that in May 2026, the Ondo State House of Assembly passed amendments to the Ondo State Law Commission Law,…

…Explosive Devices (IEDs) and arrest of illegal miners. It said the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion rescued eight abductees at the fringes of Armuda and Gava villages in Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno. The report said preliminary investigation indicated that the victims escaped from the enclave of…

…before during the investigation into the teen's disappearance. A US Marshals' special task force eventually entered the home on Aug. 21 and found the girl alive inside, ABC 6 reported. Warner described the situation as frustrating given her family's repeated insistence that the girl was in Binkley's home over the past…

…on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, troops of the 8 Guards Task Force deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Kware carried out the operation at about 10:05 a.m. on September 11. “The raid followed intelligence that suspected members of the group were using the workshop to repair motorcyc…

…security operatives, comprising the military, police, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), swiftly responded, engaging the attackers in a fierce gunfight. The report states that while the security operatives successfully repelled the attack and prevented further damage or casualties to the main convoy,…

Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have neutralised a terrorist and recovered weapons during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Mak…

…feedback into account, the education department has said. The department will set up a task force made up of teachers, elected officials, experts and union representatives. The task force is to produce a report in April, intended to serve as the basis for New York’s AI-in-schools policy. The city’s public school techno…

…and the territorial integrity of the nation. Read except from his speech below JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH EAST OPERATION HADIN KAI In the North East geopolitical zone, troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained aggressive operations against terrorism across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States. On 22 August 2026, troops int…

…Trustees BoT of the APC Professionals Forum, Dr Isa Yuguda, who chaired the Fuel Subsidy Task Force in 2009, said the committee he led at the time “examined the subsidy regime and uncovered serious irregularities, fraudulent practices, and financial leakages that placed a huge burden on the Nigerian economy.” He said t…

…one of the region's most feared criminal networks.Soldiers from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, engaged a terrorist group led by kingpin Kachalla Muhammadu Filani in a fierce gun battle.Troops Kill 2 top commanders of Kachalla Muhammadu Filani's terror group in Katsi…

…exits FATF grey list Olukoyede listed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, Grey List in October 2025 among the major national achievements to which the EFCC contributed. He said sustained enforcement in money laundering, terrorist financing, asset freezing and confiscation, virtual assets and o…

The Kano State Multi-Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has warned politicians against using drug-influenced youths to cause violence, intimidation and unrest during the 2027 general election campaigns. The chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, said any political thug found engaging in crim…

…abuse and its links to violent crime. The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, disclosed this on Saturday while outlining the government’s planned intervention for drug users, convicted offenders and vulnerable youths involved in substance abuse. Ri…

…and deny terrorists the use of enclaves across the Joint Operations Area. “The Joint Task Force remains resolute in taking the fight to the terrorists through coordinated and intelligence-driven operations aimed at degrading their capabilities and restoring lasting peace and security to affected communities.” The post…

…Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State.The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), said the operation was carried out in the early hours of August 27, 2026.Troops dismantle the entire terrorist camp, kill 21 Boko Haram fighters in Adamawa. Photo ImagesAs reporte…

…Spirit were also destroyed. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, said the operation was part of efforts to rescue victims abducted from the Mussa community and the Lassa area. Other items recovered at the scenePhoto: Nigerian Army “The Joint Task Fo…

…by the police, Ahmadu Bello University security personnel and the Civilian Joint Task Force in communities around Rafin Tukurwa, Zaria.The suspects were identified as Jamilu Yau, alias “Jagwa”, 20; Abdullahi Hamisu, alias “Maikudi Santsi”, 25; and Sani Abubakar, alias “Gaye”, 20. According to the CP, the suspects were…

…where he allegedly stayed for about five days.Members of the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force placed the complex under surveillance before arresting him at about 8pm. Clark said the arrest happened 'without incident'. Officials said Hughes questioned why he was being handcuffed and attempted to slip out of the restra…

…phone was returned to him while $160 was forfeited to the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. York was ordered to complete an online course. York became the principal owner of the 49ers in 2024 after purchasing equity shares from his family. He previously served as the team's acting governor and CEO. by Linda Ik…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The interception, which took place on August 23, 2026, followe…

…Borno Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested five female suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Ngurusoye village, Borno State. The suspects were intercepted at about 6:48 p.m. on August 17, 2026 by troops of 151 Task Force Battalion deploye…

…factions. The group surrendered at about 4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026 to troops of 112 Task Force Battalion deployed in Mafa under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the group comprised 10 women aged between 20 and 47 years, alongside 24 children between the ag…