Chukwuemeka Oforah, a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, fell overboard from the USS Iwo Jima on February 7, 2026. The event occurred in the Caribbean Sea during a deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Officials reported the fall in the evening and initiated immediate response measures. Authorities declared Oforah deceased on February…
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service Ogun Area 1 Command intercepted four live pangolins during a patrol on Thursday at about 3 am. They acted on intelligence and flagged down a motorcycle along the Yemoamota-Abule Igboora axis in Ogun State. Suspects abandoned the vehicle and the animals before fleeing into dense terrain amid evening fog….
Donald Trump announced the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. He made the statement during a press interaction on Friday. This move aimed to increase pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program. Trump specified that the USS Gerald R. Ford would join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the region soon….
The Nigerian Army uncovered and apprehended Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf. He falsely paraded himself as a retired Major General. This action misled the public and abused military prestige. The arrest followed investigations that exposed his fabrications. Details of Impersonation Abdul Rauf claimed he attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru. He…
Gunmen kidnapped a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan. The incident occurred in the Challenge area on February 12, 2026. Assailants trailed the victim’s mother in an unmarked vehicle. They attacked at a junction near Monarch Model College around 7:20 a.m. The gunmen fired shots into the air. Moreover residents dispersed as the attackers punctured the tyre…
Ukraine announced the discovery of two Nigerian bodies in the Luhansk region. Authorities claimed the men fought for Russia in the four-year war. Intelligence Agency Reveals Findings The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine issued a statement on February 12, 2026. Operatives found the remains during operations in the area. The agency identified the deceased…
Donald Trump, US President warned Iran of severe consequences during a White House press briefing. He issued the statement after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, on February 11, 2026. Warning Details Emerge Trump emphasized the urgency of negotiations. He stated, “We have to make a deal, otherwise it’s going to be very traumatic, very…
Richard Leon, a federal judge, ruled that Pete Hegseth unlawfully retaliated against Mark Kelly. The decision blocked efforts to reduce Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay. Video Sparks Controversy Democratic lawmakers, including Kelly, released a video in 2025. They warned service members about threats to the Constitution and urged them to refuse illegal orders. Kelly…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, denounced an attempted arrest by security operatives. He highlighted the need for Nigeria to respect legal processes in a public statement. Incident at Abuja Airport Department of State Services operatives tried to detain El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on February 12, 2026. He arrived from Cairo…
Troops conducted a major operation in Kogi State. Soldiers from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army destroyed a terrorist camp linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu. The action occurred under Operation IGBO IDANU I. Additionally forces recovered arms and ammunition from the site. Recovery of Weapons The operation yielded significant items. Troops seized various…
