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Nigerian Army Launches Stop-and-Search Operations in Jos After Deadly Attacks 0
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- April 5, 2026
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Enduring Peace, have begun an extensive stop-and-search exercise across the Jos metropolis in Plateau State following a recent violent attack in Jos North that left over 28 people dead and more than 50 injured. According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task
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Nigerian Air Force Pounds Terrorist Stronghold in Borno, Neutralises Scores in Precision Strike 0
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- April 5, 2026
The Nigerian Air Force, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, has taken out numerous terrorist fighters and key commanders in a targeted air interdiction mission at Kangarwa in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State. According to the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North-East, the operation was launched after credible intelligence, backed by Intelligence,
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Nigerian Army Dismisses Alleged Attack on Matthew Kukah, Sokoto Catholic Cathedral 0
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- April 5, 2026
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports of an alleged attack on Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, describing the claims as false and misleading. The rumour, which circulated on social media, suggested that armed attackers targeted the bishop’s residence and the cathedral. However, military authorities clarified that no such incident occurred in Sokoto State.
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Independent National Electoral Commission Fixes April 13 For Nationwide Voter Revalidation 0
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- April 5, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced it will begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to clean up and strengthen Nigeria’s voter register. According to the commission, the exercise will target voters registered between 2011 and 2024, aiming to remove ineligible entries such as deceased persons, underage
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Donald Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Deadline Over Strait of Hormuz 0
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- April 5, 2026
Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning of severe consequences if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post shared via the White House’s official X account, Trump intensified pressure on Tehran, stating that time was running out following an earlier demand to either strike a deal or restore
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Coercion, Not Ideology, Drives Majority of Terrorist Foot Soldiers — Military 0
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- April 4, 2026
The National Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Yusuf Ali, has revealed that more than 60% of terrorist and bandit foot soldiers in Nigeria are not motivated by ideology but are forced into involvement through coercion, abduction, or conflict pressures. He said the finding highlights the need for a more targeted approach to deradicalisation, noting that
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