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The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against two senior commanders of Ansaru, a terror group reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda, over their alleged role in violent attacks across Nigeria. The suspects are Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a Abbas/Mukhtar, who is described as the Emir of Ansaru, and his deputy, Mahmud…

In a significant move to protect the environment, improve public health, and reduce public nuisance across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has signed two executive orders to address these critical concerns. The first executive order prohibits the indiscriminate felling of trees, while the second mandates a monthly statewide sanitation exercise. At a brief event…

About 50 farmers from Oyo, Lagos, Osun, and Ogun States have benefitted from a one-day practical training on agroecology, aimed at strengthening their capacity for sustainable and climate-resilient food production. The training was organized by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and hosted by the Organic and Agroecology Initiative (ORAIN) at the Organic Demonstration…

“Major General Eric Emekah, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, officially kicked off the Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition 2025, stressing the importance of the event in testing troops’ endurance under difficult circumstances. ‘The operational successes we’ve seen in Operation DELTA SAFE wouldn’t have been possible if our troops weren’t both mentally and physically fit,’ he said. With competitions like drill, weapon handling, and even a 5km combat race, the event is set to push the soldiers to their limits while fostering camaraderie and esprit-de-corps.”

This highlights both the competitive spirit and the intense preparation required for the soldiers, showcasing how these events are more than just physical challenges—they’re about building resilience and teamwork.