Troops disrupt terrorist gathering, arrest arms smugglers in Yobe
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a suspected terrorist gathering and arrested five alleged arms smugglers in separate operations in Yobe State. Security sources said troops launched a fire mission at about 6:21 p.m. on February 17 after receiving intelligence that insurgents were converging on motorcycles at Mangari, near the 135 Special Forces Battalion in Buratai. The action forced...
UK, Germany boost Nigeria counter-insurgency partnership
Defence attachés from the United Kingdom and Germany have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to supporting Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations during a visit to the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri. During the visit on February 18, the United Kingdom’s Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Tom Harper, highlighted the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the UK, stressing shared values around democracy, rule...
Army arrests Boko Haram drone supplier, kills commander in Adamawa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working with local vigilantes and hunters, have neutralised a senior Boko Haram commander and arrested a suspected drone and logistics supplier in separate operations in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources said troops ambushed suspected insurgents along the Visik River line at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, killing a fighter identified as...
Troops neutralise Boko Haram fighter, recover supplies in Adamawa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working with local vigilantes and the Civilian Joint Task Force, have neutralised a suspected Boko Haram fighter and recovered logistics items during an ambush in Adamawa State. Security sources said the operation took place at about 12:50 a.m. on Thursday at the deserted village of Gwadale along the Ngoshe–Kirawa road, where troops intercepted suspected insurgents...
Nigerian Navy Operations Chief Musa Katagum dies after brief illness
The Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, has died following a brief illness. Katagum, a senior officer of the Nigerian Navy, previously served at Defence Headquarters and was also former Chief of Naval Intelligence before his recent appointment as Chief of Operations by the Chief of Naval Staff. In his role, he oversaw key operational activities and...
Court orders INEC to register NDP
A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the National Democratic Party (NDP) as a political party. Delivering judgment on February 16, 2026, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the plaintiffs had satisfied all constitutional and statutory requirements for party registration. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2796/2025, was filed by the National Chairman of...
Another PDP candidate withdraws from FCT election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the chairmanship of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Zadna Dantani, has formally withdrawn from the race ahead of the forthcoming area council elections. Dantani announced his withdrawal via a letter dated February 18, 2026, and addressed to the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. He said he decided to step down from the...
Rivers lawmakers halt impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier this month. The decision was reached on Thursday during plenary at the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The House had earlier begun impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy...
Police arrest ex-Prince Andrew for sending UK govt documents to Epstein
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested by the police in the United Kingdom over allegations he sent confidential government documents to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The police announced the arrest of Andrew, who is King Charles' younger brother, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The arrest of a royal family member is unprecedented in Britain's modern era. It marks a...
E-Money gifts actor Aki new SUV at birthday party
Nigerian businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, fondly called E-Money, turned his 45th birthday celebration into a night of surprises after presenting a brand-new 2024/2025 sport utility vehicle (SUV) to Nollywood star Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki. The presentation, which took place during the well-attended party in Lagos on Wednesday, drew excitement from guests as Aki was called to receive...
