…announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants during operations around Millennium City and Maraban Rido on October 12, with AK-47 rifles recovered. A delegation from the Kaduna State Government, led by the Chief of Staff, has since visited the community and urged residents to share cred…

…over $10bn and BUA Cement’s at approximately $7bn. He said the group was expanding its operations in flour milling, pasta, noodles, edible oils, rice milling and animal feed, with projects expected to be completed in 2027 and double production capacity across the relevant operations. “These investments will strengthen…

…of millions of dollars. According to the FBI, the money was obtained through fraud operations run from Nigeria, with elderly American residents as the primary targets.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The FBI described his arrest as the result of his own attempt to return…

…has also successfully secured the conviction of all suspects arrested in the previous operations. "On 26th October, 2026 at about 1100hrs, operatives of the VCRU led by the Officer-in-Charge, while on routine patrol, intercepted one Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi 'M' 14 years old, on his way to deliver a pinch of granular whit…

…intervention, Zanna urged the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to sustain their operations and strengthen their presence in communities exposed to persistent attacks.He stressed that the strategic and economic importance of the affected areas made the establishment of a Forward Operating Base, FOB, necessary t…

…policemen and tactical teams led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to the scene after receiving the report. “Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately mobilised a team of Mobile Policemen and Tactical Teams led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Opera…

…of events leading to the investigationThe NSCDC arrested the suspects during operations conducted on September 15 and 16 around Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna. Niger State NSCDC Commandant Suberu Aniviye later said in a statement that "scores of the detained suspects were found dead in the early hours of Thurs…

…by President Bola Tinubu to investigate the deaths of detainees arrested during operations against suspected illegal mining activities in Niger State. Although initial reports put the death toll at 37, the committee said it authenticated 33 deaths and identified 41 survivors. It also established that 14 of the deceased…

…Niger State Command in Minna. The victims were among dozens of persons arrested during operations against suspected illegal mining in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of the state.

…State Government and security agencies to strengthen surveillance and intensify security operations to prevent further attacks and protect residents. He also urged the authorities to ensure that those responsible for the killings were identified, arrested and brought to justice. When contacted, the Police Public Relati…

…resulted from investments in processing locally available limestone, citing BUA’s cement operations in Sokoto and Edo states. He urged the government and private sector to replicate the experience in agriculture, food processing and other manufacturing industries. “Nigeria must increasingly grow what it consumes, manuf…

…in affected communities. Troops are also maintaining routine patrols across the Joint Operations Area to safeguard schools, places of worship and other critical national infrastructure. The military said troops' morale and operational efficiency remained satisfactory.

…incitement or threats against people of other faiths. The faction’s Chairman of Internet Operations, Mallam Ibrahim Maina, told The PUNCH in Jos on Monday that the leadership was unhappy with the development. “I saw the video quite alright, and we in JIBWIS, led by Yahaya Jingir, condemn it. We are not happy about it,”…

…eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations, conducted between Saturday and Sunday, also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms. The Medi…

…and remains committed to restoring peace and normalcy while conducting intelligence-led operations against terrorist elements in the North East,” the statement added. ‎ ‎The military urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism op…

…establishment of a Forward Operating Base and intensified intelligence-led security operations in the council.Leader of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, made the call in a condolence message issued on Monday, in which he condemned the killings and expressed sympathy with the Taraba State Government, resident…

…rural locations. They raid villages and impose “taxes” on farmers and mining operations in areas with little state presence. Amnesty, in a post on X, blamed the Nigerian authorities for leaving some rural communities “at the mercy of gunmen that repeatedly commit atrocities with impunity. “Consistent failure of the aut…

…crude oil vessel, named Anambra Basin, from the Kula coastal waters after concluding operations in the area amid unresolved issues with the host communities. Seven persons lost their lives in the incident, while eight were rescued alive.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources On the…

…The proposed fundraising could provide AXA Mansard with additional equity to support its operations and business plans, although the company has yet to disclose the final terms or a timetable for the offer. The directors will also appoint advisers, execute the necessary documents and obtain regulatory approvals before…

…extension services to guide cultivation and monitor crop development. Agrolog’s Operations Manager, Cham Yakubu said, “Our role is to provide extension services and coordinate these farmers, which we did. We formed them into clusters,” Yakubu said. He added that the programme also covered internally displaced farmers a…

…to Abuja, saying it was aimed at strengthening the security network and improving its operations across the South-West. A statement issued by Igboho’s media office in Ibadan on Sunday said the initiative was established to strengthen community security and tackle criminal activities in Yorubaland and parts of Kwara and…

…system at the highest level, with response activities coordinated through the Emergency Operations Centre in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, FCT authorities and partners.The response includes surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory investigations, infection prevention and control…

…Police Command said the conviction demonstrated the importance of intelligence-led operations, thorough investigations and effective prosecution in tackling human trafficking. It urged members of the public to report suspected trafficking cases to the appropriate authorities, reaffirming its commitment to protecting vu…

…available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. The report said the operations, conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), targeted terrorist fighters and suspected support networks in Kaga and Gwoza Local Government Areas. It said troops of 29 Task Force Brig…

…and credible information about suspicious movements and activities to support ongoing operations.Nigerian Army neutralises six ISWAP terrorists, recovers ammunition in Borno