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Insecurity: Troops waste notorious insurgents, nab over 1,191
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Notorious terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers have been decimated and over 1,191 of the bandits’ gang have been arrested in the recent attacks from within three months.
Listed terrorists wasted were Amir Abu Fatimah, Kinging Auta, Abdul Jamilu, Salisu, Mallam Jidda and Maiwada.
Others include Mai Dada and Nwachi Eze otherwise known as Onowu.
The troops, however, rescued 543 kidnapped victims during their operations across the theatres.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed these Thursday in Abuja while briefing the Defence correspondents.
“Just two days ago, bandit kingpin Yellow Danbokkolo succumb to injuries sustained during an encounter with troops the previous week where many of his lieutenants were also eliminated,” Major General Markus Kangye told the Defence correspondents.
He added that, “some notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list were arrested and taken into custody for interrogation.”
According to the Defence Headquarters publicist, the suspects include Buhari Umar, Hassam Mohammed, Saleh Sani, Adamu Dan Mai, Idi Yusuf and Hassan Bello.
General Kangye listed the others as Muhammed Isah, Shimu Ilu Adamu, Ismaila Ilu Hassan,Michael and Shittu Muazu Bakassi.
Hear the Defence Headquarters spokesman, “despite some minor setbacks caused by Improvise Explosive Devices, troops across all theatres demonstrated uncommon courage, resilience and high level of professional competence during all encounters with non-stake actors. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Operation FASAN YAMMA, Operation SAFE HAVEN, Operation UDO KA and Operation DELTA SAFE amongst others performed exceptionally well during the period under review by eliminating key terrorists commanders, bandits kingpins and IPOB/ESN criminals. Some economic saboteurs and terrorists logistics suppliers were also arrested.”
He pointed out that during the Second Quarter of 2025, the Nigerian Military in conjunction with Hybrid Forces and other security agencies recorded significant achievements in the ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations as well as other operations against armed bandits and other criminal elements who pose serious threat to national security and socio-economic activities.
The Federal Government has endorsed a new examination fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), effective from 2027.
The approval was conveyed in a statement dated June 18 and signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Adeniji Ibrahim. According to the statement, the decision followed a request by WAEC for an upward review of the SSCE registration fee for candidates from 2027.
The new fee represents an 82 per cent increase from the current registration fee of N27,500. Ibrahim explained that the decision stemmed from a meeting held on March 31, 2026, between the Minister of Education and examination bodies, where the need to review examination fees was discussed.
He stated that the Minister directed both WAEC and NECO to adopt a uniform examination fee for the conduct of their SSCE examinations.
You may recall that at a meeting of examination bodies held with the Honourable Minister of Education on March 31, 2026, where the need for an upward review of examination fees was discussed, the Honourable Minister directed that WAEC and NECO should adopt a uniform fee for the conduct of WAEC and NECO SSCE,” the statement read.
“Consequently, I am directed to convey the Honourable Minister of Education’s approval of the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) only as the new examination fee per candidate, with effect from NECO SSCE (Internal), 2027.”
The ministry also directed that the approval be communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
Confirming the development, the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, told TheCable that the Federal Government had approved the upward review of the examination fees.
“I can confirm the approval of an upward review of the examination fees. I spoke with the director in charge a few minutes ago and he said the approval was done,” she said.
An Iranian newspaper has published a controversial list naming former U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and several European leaders as alleged targets for revenge following the killing of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
The publication is linked to hardline elements in Iran but it is not clear whether the list reflects official Iranian government policy.
The report comes amid heightened tensions after Khamenei’s death and follows renewed vows of retaliation by Iran’s current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has publicly promised revenge for his father’s assassination.
The newspaper’s publication has raised international concern, with analysts warning that such inflammatory rhetoric could further escalate the already volatile security situation in the Middle East. While the list has attracted widespread attention, there has been no official confirmation that it represents an operational threat or an approved policy of the Iranian government.
The development comes as tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and their allies remain at one of their highest levels in recent years, with governments closely monitoring the situation for any signs of further escalation.
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Military identifies Army lieutenant who paid supreme sacrifice in rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
Military sources have confirmed the death of an Army officer, Lieutenant F.A. Isaac, during the operation that rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park.
The victims were rescued on July 10, 2026, in a coordinated operation involving security agencies after spending several days in captivity.
According to the sources, Lieutenant Isaac was killed in the line of duty during the rescue mission and was buried the same day.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier confirmed that the military recorded a casualty during the operation.
Sources said Lieutenant Isaac was among the officers leading efforts to rescue the abducted pupils and teachers when he was fatally wounded.
The pupils and teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on or about June 6, 2026, before their eventual rescue by security operatives.
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