Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), has regained his freedom after spending 56 harrowing days in captivity. The retired military officer was kidnapped alongside nine others from his hometown in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on 5 February 2025. Tsiga’s release came after his family paid a hefty ransom. While initial reports suggested that ₦60 million was handed over to the kidnappers, fresh findings indicate that...

The Nigerian military has dealt a heavy blow to terrorist groups operating in the country, neutralising several high-profile commanders and arresting key gunrunners and logistics suppliers. The operations, carried out across various theatres from January to March, significantly weakened the command structures of Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other insurgent factions. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, stating that troops demonstrated “uncommon bravery, resilience, determination, and...