…and relentless violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon”, Iran’s central military command said “the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic”. Hormuz, a key conduit for oil and gas shipments, was blockaded by Iran for much of the war, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Tehran had agreed to…

…governor reiterated that his administration remains committed to a strategy centred on military operations and law enforcement actions rather than dialogue with criminal elements. Lawal argued that previous attempts at negotiating with bandits had failed to produce lasting peace and often emboldened criminal groups. "S…

…conventional responses. While public attention often focuses on ransom negotiations, military operations and political reactions, security experts insist that the emotional scars suffered by victims and their families receive far less attention. Technical Partner at Davijey Integrated Services Limited, Mr Job Inegbenij…

…North-East. States such as Borno, Yobe and Adamawa became synonymous with insurgency, military offensives and humanitarian crises. The Oyo school abduction has challenged that assumption. Security sources involved in the rescue mission have identified the kidnappers as members of Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Ji…

…on a weak parliament. Not one. Name me one. There is not one. "The difference between military rule and democratic rule is the legislative arm of government. We are here today as free citizens of a democratic republic because a generation before us decided that the voice expressed through a vote must be held. "They did…

…election today. APC refused to hold the election. “It was a coup of the people without military uniform. It will be in the record that I didn’t follow the evil men”. Etiki 2026: Violence, vote buying, intimidation mar governorship election

…He emphasised that his administration remains committed to a strategy centred on military operations and law enforcement actions rather than dialogue with criminal elements. Lawal argued that previous attempts at negotiating with bandits had failed to produce lasting peace and often emboldened criminal groups. "Seeking…

…intelligence reports on the movement of injured bandits linked to criminal leaders. A military operational report made available to NAN revealed this on Saturday. 10. Bauchi State government has inaugurated 2,187 newly trained forest guards and vigilantes to enhance security, flush out criminals, protect forest resourc…

…He emphasised that his administration remains committed to a strategy centred on military operations and law enforcement actions rather than dialogue with criminal elements. Lawal argued that previous attempts at negotiating with bandits had failed to produce lasting peace and often emboldened criminal groups. "Seeking…

…a chance at national leadership at just 41 years and 14 days, to make a difference as a military dictator. He fumbled it. Even the challenged eyes could see his ineptness and intellectual brevity practically surrendered real leadership to his now-late deputy; Tunde Idiagbon. The clearest proof of Buhari being a titular…

…thesis" was on full display at a press conference held in Kaduna last week by retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Abubakar. The officers - including Ambassador A. Mohammed Musawa, Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (rtd), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), Ambassador Ibrahim Usman Gafai, and Brig.-Ge…

…Other explanations include the Force theory, which attributes the emergence of states to military conquest and domination; the Divine theory, which traces state authority to divine ordination; the Patriarchal theory, which sees the family as the earliest unit of society that expanded into the state; and the Marxist the…

…These imposts were levied with the stated object of raising revenue for civil and military administration, but they were not in- 10 THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC HOW THEY CAME II frequently used as a monopoly weapon by means of which rival firms were completely excluded from buying and selling in the ar- . eas under the Compan…

…year, which, fortunately, was successfully repelled by the Nigerien armed forces, the military has not ruled out Paris as a possible suspect in the attack. In the past, Nigerien authorities, attempting to draw the attention of the international community to this problem, have repeatedly accused France, claiming that Pa…

The United Nations Security Council is concerned about reports of military reinforcements by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around El Obeid in Sudan, months after the massacre in El Fasher. The council, in a statement on Saturday, warned of the imminent risk of mass atrocities and demanded that the RSF immediately halt…

…said was killed on April 8 when Israeli shelling struck his vehicle. The Israeli military claimed the next day, without presenting evidence, that Mohammed Wishah was a "key terrorist in Hamas' rocket and weapons production headquarters".

…monitored in Kaduna, where he stressed that his government remains committed to a military-led approach to tackling insecurity. Lawal said it is unacceptable for any individual or group to broker peace agreements with bandits, adding that those engaging in such arrangements are doing so on their own and do not represen…

…my relationship with you,” she wrote. She rejected Trump’s criticism over the use of US military facilities in Italy, saying they were governed by agreements that Rome had respected. “In any case, my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours,” she added. – ‘Painful injury’ – The remarks were a sh…

…to reopen the route under an interim peace agreement reached this week. Iran's top joint military command described the closure as the "first step" in response to what it called violations of commitments by the United States and Israel, according to the country's semi-official Mehr news agency. However, the United Stat…

…out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in collaboration with military personnel. The joint security team was said to have acted on credible intelligence about the movement of armed bandits in Gambanda Forest on June 20 at about 2:30 am. "The criminals were forced to abandon the rustled livestock du…

Iran's central military command has announced the renewed closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and describing the actions as a violation of Tehran's understanding with the United States. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Khatam-al Anbiya Central He…

…to safeguard national security,” the statement said. He stated that following rigorous military training, including counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, the troops are fully prepared to take the fight to all threats confronting the nation. Lt Gen. Shaibu emphasised that while the Nigerian Army remains r…

…the violent resurgence of the M23 armed group in the country's eastern provinces. Major military offensives in North and South Kivu triggered mass panic as entire cities and towns fell under armed control, with nearly five million displacements occurring during major military advances alone. The humanitarian consequenc…

…aggressively." According to him, bandits are not invincible and often live in fear of military operations and rival armed groups. "These people are human beings like us. They fear death. While we were in captivity, I saw that they were constantly afraid of being attacked or challenged by security forces or other groups…

…and maintain a strong security presence. Danja said the operations reflected the military's resolve to deny terrorists freedom of movement and ensure the safety of communities. "These successful rescue operations underscore the unwavering commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protecting lives and property, safeguardi…