Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have uncovered a cache of weapons and ammunition after raiding a suspected gunrunners’ hideout in Fashoron Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out on 13 November by personnel of Sector 2 (Sub-Sector 2) under Operation Enduring Peace, was part of ongoing efforts to curb armed criminal activities across the Joint Operations Area. According to military authorities, the suspects escaped moments before the troops arrived. A search of the hideout led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, a sub-machine gun, two…
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The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on the National Assembly to enact a law that would criminalise the deliberate creation and circulation of unverified or fabricated information aimed at influencing foreign governments against Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organisation described the growing practice of exporting misinformation to foreign bodies as a “grave national security concern.” MPAC said such actions have caused “reputational, diplomatic, economic and social damage” to the country. The organisation said individuals and groups driven by sectional, political or separatist motives increasingly rely on unreliable or…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 74 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members stranded along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The incident, as made known by the army, occurred at about 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday after the corps members’ vehicles broke down near a forested area reportedly used as a Boko Haram crossing point. Military officials said CCTV surveillance detected unusual movement involving three buses, prompting the immediate deployment of a patrol team to the scene. Upon arrival, troops discovered 36 male and 38 female corps members whose vehicles had developed…
In a move aimed at strengthening youth and sports development across Nigeria and West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Nellyval Group. The collaboration was announced during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigeria Unconquered Foundation (NUF) and ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre to the Apapa office of Nellyval Group in Lagos. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the company’s Chairman, Mr. Valentine Anele, Nellyval Group’s Executive Director, Dr. Goodness Anele, formally opened discussions on the partnership. She emphasized the company’s growing…
Nellyval Group has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), European Union (EU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Nigerian Jubilee Fellowship Programme (NJFP). The collaboration seeks to equip young Nigerian graduates with essential workplace skills, professional mentorship, and meaningful employment opportunities, ultimately strengthening the country’s human capital and reducing youth unemployment. The Nigerian Jubilee Fellows Programme, a flagship initiative jointly implemented by the Federal Government, UNDP, and the EU, connects talented graduates with reputable organizations across Nigeria to bridge the gap between education and employment. Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Goodness Anele, Executive Director of Nellyval…
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation LAFIYA NAKOWA and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected gun-runner in Taraba State. The arrest was made during a raid on Shagada village in Namnai ward, Gassol Local Government Council, earlier today. The suspect, identified as Abdulmudallabi Audu, aged 25, was apprehended during the operation. In a statement signed by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, and fifty-three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the suspect. “The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in the custody of the 6 Brigade Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the statement…
In the swampy heart of the Niger Delta where oil pipelines snake through mangrove forests and rivers, an often unseen battle is being fought. For years, Nigeria’s oil lifelines were under siege from vandals and illegal bunkers, draining billions of dollars from the nation’s coffers and devastating local communities. But today, a quiet transformation is taking shape, led by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). Through a blend of technology, intelligence, and community partnership, the company has become one of the strongest bulwarks against crude oil theft helping Nigeria recover an estimated $700 million every month that once slipped away through damaged and…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified their offensive against criminal elements across Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa States, neutralising one armed bandit and recovering a cache of weapons during a raid in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the operation was carried out on November 11, 2025, when ground troops, supported by the Air Component of OPWS, launched a snap raid on the hideout of a notorious bandit in Mbagen Community. The troops reportedly engaged the criminals in a fierce gun duel,…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the Joint Task Force North East, have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and foiled a terrorist ambush in a major counter-insurgency operation in Borno State, the military announced on Sunday. According to a statement signed by Major Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of OPHK, soldiers from the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 carried out the successful operation on November 9 after intercepting Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents at Dutse Kura along the Buratai–Kamuya Road. The troops reportedly intervened when the terrorists were abducting civilians and commandeering vehicles. After engaging the insurgents in a…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Rivers State Government have unveiled a new collaborative framework aimed at curbing car theft and strengthening road safety operations across the state. The initiative was formally launched on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was invested as Patron if the Special Marshals by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed. The ceremony, as noticed by the WorldClass247News, formed part of the Corps Marshal’s official visit to flag off the 2025 Ember Months National Town Hall Meeting. Speaking during the investiture, Governor Fubara announced…