…efforts by troops of Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt terrorist activities and prevent armed groups from establishing freedom of movement across Yobe State,” he said. ISWAP suffers major blow as troops ambush, neutralise terrorist in Yobe

…of empowerment programmes to consider lower-capacity models that would be less useful to armed groups. “Even if you have to give, don’t give them the big capacity motorcycles, give them the small capacity ones that they won’t be able to use to run around, because that gives them leverage. They can easily enter and then…

…impact.The IDF said it remained committed to the ceasefire but accused Hamas and other armed groups of continuing to violate the agreement and pose threats.BBC Verify examined videos from several attacks carried out since the ceasefire.On 18 August, six people were reportedly killed in a strike on a beachside cafe in G…

…in some neighbouring countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networks into Nigerian territory,” and called for strengthened border security, intelligence gathering and regional cooperation to consolidate the gains already recorded. On the 2027 contest, Yuguda argued that At…

…also be added to the list of possibilities."Niger has faced persistent threats from armed groups, including affiliates of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda operating across the Lake Chad basin and the wider Sahel region.Niger under Junta ruleGeneral Abdourahamane Tchiani has led Niger's military government since July 2023…

…In Sokoto, the report linked the high number of victims to the presence of different armed groups, including bandits, small kidnapping gangs and the Islamist group Lakurawa, which it said use kidnapping for ransom for different purposes. Kwara records major mass abduction Kwara State was the first state outside the Nor…

…to Kebbe Local Government Area and the Kaya community in Tambuwal LGA, where attacks by armed groups have displaced residents and disrupted daily life.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Tambuwal's message to the defence ministerThe ADC chieftain made this known in a stateme…

…a strong warning against misinformation, identity-based provocations, and use of private armed groups ahead of 2027PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has pl…

…violence determines access to polling units, sovereignty is stolen from the people. When armed groups, political enforcers or criminal networks interfere with electoral choices, the ballot loses its moral authority. “Thomas Hobbes warned about the misery that follows the collapse of public order. Yet order alone is ins…

…states have experienced varying degrees of security challenges, including attacks by armed groups, communal violence, banditry and kidnapping. Bayelsa ranked fourth with N17.49bn, representing 6.93 per cent of the total. Its spending was N17.18bn lower than Kogi’s. Ekiti followed with N14.83bn, or 5.88 per cent, while…

…prohibited Starlink terminals over concerns that the technology could be exploited by armed groups, including the Rwanda-backed M23 movement in the country’s east.The position changed on May 2, 2025, when the Congolese Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority granted Starlink DRC SA a licence to operate as a te…

…region continues to face persistent security challenges and violent attacks driven by armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, particularly along the tri-border zone connecting Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 1:06 PM | Share this Story

…operations against long-standing security challenges, including communal clashes and armed groups affecting Benue and neighbouring Nasarawa and Kogi states. An Army implementation committee is currently assessing locations for new formations in the state. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, said he was awaiting the ou…

…the Kebbi-Zamfara border communities, where residents continue to face threats from armed groups. Source: https://thebureaujournal.com/17-bandits-neutralised-10-police-officers-killed-kebbi/

…along the Kebbi-Zamfara corridor, as security forces intensify efforts to prevent armed groups operating in Zamfara from extending their activities into communities in Kebbi State.

…agreement on July 30 that entailed "the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza", which he called "a monumental step toward lasting peace and security". The deal was credited to the US-led Board of Peace, inaugurated in February 2026 and including roughly 40 countries, including Israel and seve…

…fresh attacks and allege that some farmlands and surrounding areas remain occupied by armed groups. For farming families whose livelihoods depended entirely on agriculture, displacement has meant more than losing their homes. It has also meant losing their only source of income. Mary Pius, a displaced farmer now living…

…hope De la Espriella will bring an iron fist when tackling crime and dissident armed groups after years of spluttering peace talks. “This government has a lot to prove. A lot was said during the campaign,” 46-year-old Marisol Peira told AFP in Cali. Rightward lurch Petro tried and failed to negotiate peace with the cou…

…war in Ukraine.Possible scenarios include cyberattacks against a NATO member, the use of armed groups to seize territory, or a limited military incursion along the alliance's eastern flank. The assessment suggests Russia could test NATO at some point between autumn 2026 and 2029. Analysts believe a limited operation co…

…operating in the North-East, North-West and North-Central, the policy now extends to armed groups in the South-East, South-South and South-West. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while responding to questions on the recent surrender of some militants to t…

…payments and cattle rustling, arguing that proceeds from criminal activities enable armed groups to acquire more sophisticated weapons. Beyond rebuilding houses Development specialists insist that recovery efforts in communities like Naridon must go beyond rebuilding destroyed homes. They argue that survivors require p…

…personnel trained to help secure forests and other areas used by kidnappers, bandits and armed groups. “Many of the recruits were selected from communities affected by kidnapping, banditry and related security challenges. They have extensive knowledge of forests, footpaths, rivers, remote settlements and routes connect…

…logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq," which followed strikes by Iran-backed armed groups on US forces and Saudi oil infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have not asked for negotiations with Washington over the past two weeks, according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, contradict…

…Arabia has reported drone attacks targeting crude facilities that it blamed on Iraqi armed groups allied with Tehran. Iran meanwhile launched missiles at US ally Jordan, with state media later reporting an American attack near the Islamic republic’s border with Iraq. “We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a…

…through early 1997 suggested the attacks were organised rather than opportunistic, with armed groups identifying security personnel and their homes as targets worth the risk.The year bandits were popular in Lagos compared to the north today Photo in Nigeria todayThis emergence of the old news reflected how long Nigeria…