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The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion to strengthen counter-terrorism operations and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The graduation ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said the new battalion would enhance the Army’s capacity to conduct specialised operations, navigate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the development was necessary to strengthen operational readiness following the expansion of the Army’s divisions from eight to 12. Shaibu noted that the expansion require...

A driver is fortunate to be alive after a train collided with his car. The incident occurred early this morning, October 9, at PWD railway crossing, Ikeja,  Lagos. The 55-year-old man was helped out of the car by bystanders. He did not seem to have any injury as he walked away on his own.  According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) the accident involved a train heading towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, which sustained extensive damage. LASTMA said its officials, alongside security personnel, rescued the motorist and cleared the damaged vehicle from the tracks, enabling the train to continue its journey. Despite the clearance, traffic congestion remained around the PWD area after the incident https://youtu....

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected Elon Musk’s call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada, saying the country’s future is for Canadians to determine. Discover more “The future of Canada will be decided by Canadians and the priorities of Canadians, the priorities of the people of Quebec,” Carney said on Thursday when asked about Musk’s remarks. He said Canadians should be able to live according to their languages and cultures without interference “from foreign governments and large tech firms that think they can tell us what to do.” Musk made the comments on X on Wednesday, October 7, in response to a post about Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, whose separatist Parti Québécois won Monday’s provincial election. “Good. Quebec sho...

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA  have recovered and neutralized explosive devices planted by terrorists to cause major havoc to commuters along  Magami - Hannutara- Dansadau  road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 9, 2026. A cording to the statement, the troops acting on credible information secured the affected area and conducted a thorough search and identified 2 spots planted with explosive devices.  Consequently an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was subsequently  deployed to destroy one device and safely recovered and rendered another harmless. The troops  have intensified patrols and surveillance in the area to safeguard residents and prevent further threa...

he Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators.  NigerianBusiness Directory The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises. In a statement released, the command stated that it launched intensive operational efforts immediately after receiving the report, with a view to securing the victims’ release and bringing those responsible to justice. The Command disclosed that a manhunt had been launched for the kidnappers, adding that security operatives were working to ensure the safe return of the abducted staff members. The police urged anyone w...