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 Nigeria's military has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency, with 76 terrorists and their family members , including senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), surrendering to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East. According to a military statement, the insurgents laid down their arms on June 28, 2026 , following weeks of sustained air and ground offensives that severely weakened the group's operational strength. The military said the coordinated operations disrupted ISWAP's logistics network, command structure and movement routes, forcing many fighters to abandon their camps and surrender. Authorities revealed that the surrendered commanders are currently undergoing profiling and intelligence debriefing. Information gathered from them is expected to support ongoing military operations by helping troops identify terrorist hideouts, uncover hidden weapons, disrupt supply routes and locate other insurgent le...

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that significant steps are being taken to improve waste collection across the state, following complaints over delayed refuse evacuation in several communities. LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, acknowledged the operational challenges affecting waste evacuation, particularly during the peak of the rainy season, but said the Lagos State Government has already begun implementing immediate and long-term solutions to restore efficient service. According to him, ongoing rehabilitation works at the Olusosun landfill, being carried out by waste management partner ZoomLion Nigeria Limited, will improve access to disposal facilities and reduce delays in waste collection. To further ease pressure on the system, LAWMA has reactivated Transfer Loading Stations (TLSs) across the state, allowing refuse to be evacuated from communities more quickly while infrastructure upgrades continue. The a...

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has assured supporters that he is safe following the recent ambush on members of his private security outfit, Iru Ekun, in the Old Oyo National Park, Oyo State. In a video message released on Sunday, Igboho dismissed rumours about his health and confirmed that all operatives injured during the attack have fully recovered after receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred during a security operation targeting suspected kidnappers and armed criminal groups believed to be operating within the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the Iru Ekun team had deployed surveillance drones to monitor suspected hideouts before advancing into the forest, where they were met with heavy gunfire from suspected bandits. Although several operatives sustained injuries during the exchange, Igboho said the attack has not weakened the group's resolve to continue confronting criminal elements threatening communities acr...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, replacing the 2007 legislation with a modern legal framework designed to strengthen Nigeria's digital identity system, improve national security, and enhance access to government services. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja and was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, NIMC Director-General Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and other senior government officials. One of the major revelations during the event came from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed that Nigeria's integrated identity database recently played a key role in the arrest of seven Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning from the Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to the minister, the suspects were intercepted at Katsina Airport and ...

                                                  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police , a major step in Nigeria's ongoing debate over policing reforms and federalism. The proposed legislation, titled "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026," contains 26 clauses aimed at creating additional policing structures to improve the protection of lives and property across the country. The bill has already been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, for it to become law, it must still receive approval from at least 24 state Houses of Assembly as required for constitutional amendments. If enacted, state police would be established, funded, and managed by state governments while operating alongside the Ni...

  Presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria's security architecture. However, he warned that flaws in the legislative process and the absence of adequate safeguards could expose the initiative to political manipulation. Obi reiterated that Nigeria's current centralised policing structure is no longer sufficient to meet the country's growing security challenges, noting that calls for decentralised policing have been championed for years by security experts, regional leaders, and civil society groups. While supporting the principle of state policing, Obi criticised the manner in which the legislation was processed, arguing that a constitutional reform of such national importance should have undergone extensive public consultations and transparent legislative scrutiny. According to him, the lack of broad stakeholder engagement has created unc...