Defence Minister Christopher Musa has called for every Nigerian to undergo military training, saying exposure to hunger, exhaustion and other military hardships would help citizens understand the demands placed on soldiers.

Kaduna police say detectives recovered 300 rounds of live ammunition while investigating a suspected arms-trafficking syndicate operating around Giwa and the railway station axis.

The deaths of four suspected miners have drawn attention to how excavation activities were being conducted at a Tangur river-line site.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for wider use of artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance systems to strengthen military operations against insurgents, terrorists and bandits.

Protests have erupted in Minna after 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody amid allegations of overcrowding and suffocation.

Kano Police has disbursed ₦34.3 million to 62 families of fallen officers under the Group Life Assurance Scheme, with accident cover applying separately to injured personnel.

Tukur Buratai has called for greater cooperation between security agencies, communities and government institutions, saying military force alone cannot defeat terrorism.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has raised concerns over increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists, warning that the trend could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalism in Nigeria.

Senator Shehu Buba has offered himself for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry and terrorism financing, saying he is ready to face prosecution if found guilty.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Ajagungbade during a clash in Ile-Ife.