[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @ZagazOlaMakama Zagazola Zagazola posts on X about benin, nigeria, air force, rescue the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and 4766 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1281660775707422720/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXXXXX +209% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +158% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX +7.30% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1281660775707422720/posts_active)  - X Week XX -XX% - X Month XXX -XXXX% - X Months XXXXX +246% - X Year XXXXX +166% ### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1281660775707422720/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXX +0.86% - X Month XXXXXXX +15% - X Months XXXXXXX +24% - X Year XXXXXXX +40% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1281660775707422720/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) **Social topic influence** [benin](/topic/benin) #64, [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) #301, [air force](/topic/air-force) #66, [rescue](/topic/rescue), [emergency landing](/topic/emergency-landing) #17, [burkina faso](/topic/burkina-faso) #31, [tinubu](/topic/tinubu) #116, [sea](/topic/sea), [agencies](/topic/agencies) #49, [money](/topic/money) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@hqnigerianarmy](/creator/undefined) [@dhqnigeria](/creator/undefined) [@defenceinfong](/creator/undefined) [@policeng](/creator/undefined) [@officialdssng](/creator/undefined) [@nigairforce](/creator/undefined) [@ecowascedeao](/creator/undefined) [@profzulum](/creator/undefined) [@nuhuribadu](/creator/undefined) [@phantomeyehub](/creator/undefined) [@aesinfos](/creator/undefined) [@mnjtfofficial](/creator/undefined) [@princemoye1](/creator/undefined) [@yusuftuggar](/creator/undefined) [@ubasanius](/creator/undefined) [@nigeriannavy](/creator/undefined) [@abdul_ahmad_](/creator/undefined) [@officialabat](/creator/undefined) [@rc2g6226ff](/creator/undefined) [@ozorndiozor](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Fearless to the End: The Heroic Last Stand of Lt. Col. Alari and His Troops in the Timbuktu Triangle By: Zagazola Makama In the unforgiving terrain of the Timbuktu Triangle where the desert meets destiny a battle of immense ferocity unfolded. It was here that Lt. Col. Thomas Ebisingha Alari and his troops of the XX Battalion XXX Battalion and XXX Battalion made their heroic last stand against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists pushing back wave after wave of insurgents before paying the ultimate price. The exclusive footage obtained by Zagazola reveals the raw intensity" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1885810008568279175) 2025-02-01T21:58Z 106.8K followers, 803.2K engagements "Zagazola - Nigeria withdraws fighter aircraft as situation stabilises in Benin Republic @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @NigAirForce" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997642379084357709) 2025-12-07T12:20Z 106.8K followers, 32.4K engagements "ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin Republic to preserve constitutional order By: Zagazola Makama The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the immediate deployment of a regional standby force to the Republic of Benin to support the government and the Beninese military in preserving constitutional order following the recent military coup in the country. In a statement released on Saturday the ECOWAS Commission said the decision was taken pursuant to relevant provisions of ECOWAS instruments particularly Article 25(e) of the 1999 Protocol Relating to the Mechanism" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997771159774036425) 2025-12-07T20:52Z 106.8K followers, 11.2K engagements "It is disappointing that a platform like Nairaland would rush to declare a verified security report as fake news without conducting even the most basic journalistic due diligence. Before tagging any security update as misinformation the minimum expectation is that the platform reaches out to the police authorities in Anambra the Police Public Relations Officer or senior officers involved in the operation. They did none of that. Instead they hurriedly posted a random 2021 link and falsely claimed it was the original report without examining the clear differences in location vehicles sequence" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994138934247608358) 2025-11-27T20:19Z 106.7K followers, 17.7K engagements "Best decision from Mr President and one of the best appointment too" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1995616972546232377) 2025-12-01T22:12Z 106.7K followers, 121.7K engagements "When will Mattawalle GO The Nigerias security architecture continues to suffer not only from operational gaps but from leadership failures at the top. Many Nigerians are now questioning when those without demonstrable capacity in key national security positions will step aside for competent experienced professionals to take charge. The first major setback for the Defence Minister was the appointment of individuals widely perceived as lacking the depth expertise and strategic understanding required for such sensitive roles. The situation is no different in the Ministry of Police Affairs where" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1995622225244733636) 2025-12-01T22:33Z 106.7K followers, 73.3K engagements "Zagazola - Troops clear bandit hideouts in southern taraba recover suspect @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996491937378082841) 2025-12-04T08:09Z 106.7K followers, 4252 engagements "Zagazola - Bandits ambush security team along Kuzuntu grazing reserve in Kaduna Policeman killed @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996543918176104758) 2025-12-04T11:35Z 106.7K followers, 2579 engagements "Zagazola - Yobe: Terror attack in Gujba leaves one dead properties destroyed @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996568013936435399) 2025-12-04T13:11Z 106.7K followers, 3482 engagements "Zagazola - Man shot dead over grazing dispute in Askira/Uba LGA in Borno @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996575428308267227) 2025-12-04T13:40Z 106.7K followers, 3396 engagements "Three suspected bandit financiers arrested four rustled cows recovered in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama Police in Sokoto State have arrested three suspected financiers and informants of bandit gangs including one Ruwa Ginyo the Fulani head of Gidan-Madi in Tangaza Local Government Area. The suspects reportedly brokers for the Lakurawa bandits were apprehended on X December 2025 at about 1400 hours while attempting to sell four rustled cows to unsuspecting buyers. Interrogation revealed that the suspects facilitated the sale of stolen cattle and remitted the proceeds to the bandits. All suspects" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996576478025171070) 2025-12-04T13:45Z 106.7K followers, 27.7K engagements "Zagazola - Cross River: Army foils abduction rescues victims from suspected sea pirates @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996581410396614950) 2025-12-04T14:04Z 106.6K followers, 3684 engagements ""My priority is to work on the synergy between the armed forces and other security agencies and all Nigerians being carried along as security is the responsibility of everyone and in the shortest possible time Nigerians will see results" -Minister of Defense General CG Musa addresses the Press right after being sworn in" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996653908291473834) 2025-12-04T18:52Z 106.7K followers, 7192 engagements "AI Video giong Viral" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996669844163346681) 2025-12-04T19:56Z 106.6K followers, 18.6K engagements "Zagazola - Army troops rescue XX kidnapped women recover rifle and ransom money in Sanga Kaduna @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996869193183252812) 2025-12-05T09:08Z 106.6K followers, 3789 engagements "This is the danger of rescue operation when terrorists are holding hostages as human shield. In 2012 the British Special Forces supported by Nigeria Army tried to save two captives in Mabera The operation ended in the tragic death of the hostage. Watch #Bazaume" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994908164920414645) 2025-11-29T23:15Z 106.8K followers, 22.7K engagements "One of the main Reasons why the violent clashes between Fulani and Farmers continue to escalate" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996559542973510067) 2025-12-04T12:37Z 106.8K followers, 102.6K engagements "The roaming elephants in Ngala and Kala-Balge are destroying farms and putting lives at risk. This is now a safety and economic threat. Government must act fast before the situation gets out of control. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @ProfZulum" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996574628915864020) 2025-12-04T13:37Z 106.8K followers, 205.6K engagements "Hon Minister of Defense" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996630612560814302) 2025-12-04T17:20Z 106.8K followers, 25.8K engagements "The fuel that fires banditry and terrorism. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996701720546890121) 2025-12-04T22:02Z 106.8K followers, 22K engagements "The coup leaders in Benin the Military Committee for Rebuilding issued the following statement: The November 2025 constitution has been suspended. All institutions have been dissolved. Political parties' activities have been suspended until further notice. Benin's land sea and air borders are closed until further notice" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997595337834316254) 2025-12-07T09:13Z 106.8K followers, 65.8K engagements "BREAKING: Finally the U.S. Congressional Delegation has arrived and is being hosted by NSA Ribadu to strengthen the security partnership with Nigeria. The visit by the delegation comes as a follow-up to high-level security talks held in Washington last month. The delegation led by senior members of the house included representatives Mario Daz-Balart Norma Torres Scott Franklin Juan Ciscomani and Riley Moore. Ribadu said Nigeria is ready to deepen cooperation with the US in the areas of counter-terrorism cooperation regional stability and NigeriaUS strategic security partnership" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997725213266444643) 2025-12-07T17:49Z 106.8K followers, 17K engagements "Nigerian Air Force conducts Multiple Precision airstrikes on fleeing coup plotters in Benin Republic By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out strategic airstrikes on fleeing elements of the recently foiled military coup in the Benin Republic security sources have confirmed. Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the operation targeted coup plotters and their equipments attempting to escape Cotonou in armoured vehicles following the swift intervention by loyalist forces in the country. The airstrikes executed over the past XX minutes involved multiple" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997750437588488514) 2025-12-07T19:29Z 106.8K followers, 146.3K engagements "Nigerian Air Force fighter jet evading gunfire from putchists on the ground yesterday in Cotonou Benin. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @NigAirForce" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997925658689765818) 2025-12-08T07:06Z 106.8K followers, 120.3K engagements "Zagazola - Tinubu presents national excellence award to Zamfara governor Lawal @daudalawal_" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997929376705352185) 2025-12-08T07:20Z 106.8K followers, 5140 engagements "They're never far away as they always are. Those that want to nutrialize you or take your place are always close to you. Be vigilante" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998002264561086743) 2025-12-08T12:10Z 106.8K followers, 14.1K engagements "Zagazola - Son kills father over money dispute in Buruku in Benue @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998023319258648831) 2025-12-08T13:34Z 106.8K followers, 5415 engagements "A senior aviation specialist described Burkina Fasos action as: A reckless display of ignorance and political bitterness. Emergency landing protocols are universal. Detaining crew members for saving their aircraft is unacceptable and unlawful. Although the Nigerian government has not publicly commented highly placed sources confirm that quiet diplomatic pressure is being applied at the highest level to ensure the immediate release of the personnel and aircraft" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998282181072855104) 2025-12-09T06:42Z 106.8K followers, 6083 engagements "FCT police arrest suspected ammunition courier for zamfara bandits By: Zagazola Makama The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect identified as Ahmed Abubakar of Gusau Zamfara State and currently residing at Anguwan Dodo Gwagwalada was arrested on Dec. X at about 3:30 p.m. by operatives of the Mabushi Division following credible intelligence. Sources said that the suspect had allegedly contacted a Nigerian Army personnel" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998402012602364241) 2025-12-09T14:39Z 106.8K followers, 15.6K engagements "Some individuals have succeeded in stirring chaos and panic across the country. A major trigger was the abrupt declaration of the closure of unity schools compounded by poor communication from school authorities. At the same time social media has become flooded with fake news where misinformation often generated with AI tools is spreading rapidly and deepening public anxiety. Kidnappers have been motivated to carry out deadly attacks through statement by International community" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994180449564774631) 2025-11-27T23:04Z 106.7K followers, 20.6K engagements "Why is this man always disgracing his office with this his mortal fear of Donald Trump" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996484809393390051) 2025-12-04T07:40Z 106.7K followers, 13.6K engagements "Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road By: Zagazola Makama Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the BeninAgbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations security sources confirmed. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects all Fulani youths were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on X December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles including AK-47s on their mobile phones. Upon interrogation the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996584791798419797) 2025-12-04T14:18Z 106.7K followers, 15.7K engagements "Zagazola - Chinese expatriate kidnapped after murder of X NSCDC personnel in Edo regains freedom in Kogi @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996923610351501649) 2025-12-05T12:44Z 106.7K followers, 4325 engagements "Zagazola - Troops rescue XX kidnapped victims at Orokam forest in Benue @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997272346793775121) 2025-12-06T11:50Z 106.7K followers, 5816 engagements "This deeply aligned with the reality of what is happening in Plateau state. Every single attack was a reprisal. And the state Government of Plateau are complicit in what was happening" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994297926927925314) 2025-11-28T06:50Z 106.7K followers, 89.3K engagements "DSS Invites Datti Baba-Ahmed Over Alleged Inciteful Remarks Against the Nigerian State By: Zagazola Makama The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday invited the founder of Baze University Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed for sustaining views perceived as inciting against the Nigerian State a security source has disclosed. Sources told Zagazola Makama that there has been growing concerns over the Baba-Ahmed's recent public remarks on various media platforms especially those bordering on his claims of a constitutional crisis." He continued "A few days ago Baba-Ahmed was on national" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994482413326512250) 2025-11-28T19:03Z 106.8K followers, 176.7K engagements "Violent clash in Sabon-Titi area of Tunga Minna leaves one dead several arrested By: Zagazola Makama A violent confrontation among rival youths in Sabon-Titi area of Tunga Minna Niger State resulted in the death of one person and the arrest of several others security sources confirmed on Saturday. According to sources on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. a group of youths armed with dangerous weapons were sighted causing havoc along David Mark Road. Security operatives quickly intervened and dispersed the group. However at about 1:00 a.m. on Saturday the same group engaged in a violent clash among" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1995476411771920619) 2025-12-01T12:53Z 106.8K followers, 21.8K engagements "Borno woman returns home after XX years unearths gold she buried while fleeing boko haram By: Zagazola Makama Fifteen years ago as gunfire echoed across Mallamfatori and fear swallowed the town whole a young woman knelt quietly behind her home her hands trembling as she dug into the sand. Boko Haram fighters were advancing and residents were fleeing in chaos. She had only moments to decide what to do with the small pouch of gold coins and jewelry her only inheritance the last legacy of her late mother. In panic she wrapped the items in cloth whispered a prayer over them and buried them deep" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1995570990936457370) 2025-12-01T19:09Z 106.7K followers, 165K engagements "Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango arms recovered By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman Reverend Ephraim Yakubu in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area Plateau State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on X December 2025. Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on X December at about 0740 hours forcing them to flee. Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996562457465180178) 2025-12-04T12:49Z 106.8K followers, 14.5K engagements "Army troops rescue XX kidnapped women recover rifle and ransom money in Sanga Kaduna By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army troops of X Division Operation Enduring Peace have rescued XX kidnapped women during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The women were abducted from their farms at Ungwan Nungu on Nov. XX. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the successful operation was carried out after days of sustained days search operations to track the kidnappers. The sources stated that at about 6:40 a.m. on Friday the troops made contact with the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996873971455643903) 2025-12-05T09:27Z 106.7K followers, 7450 engagements "BREAKING: DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. Security officials confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. According to the DSS the criminal groups have recently become more desperate for medical treatment after sustaining gunsht wounds during clashes" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996905723318432209) 2025-12-05T11:33Z 106.7K followers, 22.1K engagements "EXCLUSIVE: Live battle between Boko Haram and ISWAP. So far casualties is more than XXX now. So far Boko Haram is defeating ISWAP and sweeping all their camps. Zagazola will give you up to date report with video and pictures. The new camera man is doing a wonderful job" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1987878557134070192) 2025-11-10T13:42Z 106.8K followers, 2.6M engagements "Niger republic Army convoy enters Nigeria illegally later escorted back Zagazola calls for Coordinated Nigeria-Niger Operations By: Zagazola Makama The recent incursion of Niger Republic military troops into Nigerian territory has renewed calls for closer diplomatic and security cooperation between Nigeria and Niger amid rising insecurity in the Sahel. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that a convoy of four Niger military gun trucks and a Toyota Jeep led by CPT Salifou Mono crossed into Mazanya Village Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday at about 2:00 p.m. firing" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1995076300315263298) 2025-11-30T10:23Z 106.8K followers, 519.2K engagements "Chinese expatriate kidnapped after murder of X NSCDC personnel in Edo regains freedom in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama A Chinese expatriate earlier kidnapped in an attack that claimed the lives of eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo has regained his freedom. The expatriate identified as Mr. Wang was abducted on Sept. X during an assault targeting a team of NSCDC operatives assigned to protect Chinese workers at the BUA Cement Plant Okpella. Zagazola Makama gathered that Mr. Wang was released at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. X in Kabba Kogi State. Sources said" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996921233321951553) 2025-12-05T12:34Z 106.7K followers, 21.6K engagements "That moment when NAF Aircraft strikes Cupist in Benin Republic destroying armoured vehicles and tanks" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997949567082660121) 2025-12-08T08:41Z 106.8K followers, 15.7K engagements "Buratai hails Tinubus swift military intervention in Benin says move averted regional chaos By: Zagazola Makama Former Nigerias Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.) and Ambassador to the Republic of Benin has commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering a rapid military response to crush the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin describing the action as a decisive masterstroke that safeguarded democracy and prevented a wider regional crisis. Buratai stated this in Abuja on Tuesday noting that the deployment of Nigerian Air Force jets and ground forces carried out at the request" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998494409017507991) 2025-12-09T20:46Z 106.8K followers, 9265 engagements "Zagazola - IED explosion injures four in Monguno Borno State @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998753033908531270) 2025-12-10T13:53Z 106.8K followers, 2464 engagements "Zagazola - Boko Haram invade home of police officer in Yobe in a targeted attack @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998755762567524510) 2025-12-10T14:04Z 106.8K followers, 2781 engagements "EXCLUSIVE:Army troops rescue XX abducted girls in Askira/Uba in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have successfully rescued XX teenage girls abducted by ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State reliable security sources confirmed on Sunday. The victims all aged between XX and XX were kidnapped on Nov. XX while harvesting crops on their family farmlands. The incident triggered panic across the district forcing many residents to flee to neighbouring communities" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994874684022939903) 2025-11-29T21:02Z 106.8K followers, 8295 engagements "Social media reckless leaks of U.S. ISR flights over Lake Chad force ISWAP fighters to relocate By: Zagazola Makama Reckless disclosure of sensitive intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations by social media users has compromised ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the Lake Chad region forcing Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to relocate from monitored locations reliable security sources told Zagazola Makama. The social media handler had posted that the United States Air Force ISR aircraft which has flown missions over the Lake Chad basin for three" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1995221321475604521) 2025-11-30T20:00Z 106.8K followers, 135.9K engagements "Zagazola - Troops ambush neutralise several Boko Haram transporting supplies in Konduga @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997406295704433149) 2025-12-06T20:42Z 106.8K followers, 8316 engagements "BREAKING Military coup d'tat in Benin Republic this morning President Patrice Talon has been deposed soldiers led by Lieutenant Pascal Tigri have announced the full takeover of the country" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997593097157398551) 2025-12-07T09:04Z 106.8K followers, 101.8K engagements "Nigeria deploys fighter aircraft to Benin Republic as coup unfolds By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sundays military coup that toppled President Patrice Talon reliable security sources have confirmed. The aircraft which took off from Lagos earlier on Sunday were sighted operating within Beninese airspace as Nigeria intensifies surveillance and monitoring of the rapidly evolving political and security situation in the neighbouring country. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deployment is part of Nigerias precautionary" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997630920904298987) 2025-12-07T11:35Z 106.8K followers, 190.6K engagements "Nigeria withdraws fighter aircraft as situation stabilises in Benin Republic By: Zagazola Makama Nigeria has withdrawn the fighter aircraft earlier deployed to the Benin Republic after authorities assessed that the security situation in the neighbouring country had stabilised following Sundays attempted military coup. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the aircraft which were deployed from Lagos for surveillance and regional monitoring were ordered to return to base afternoon after receiving updated intelligence indicating that the situation was brought under control and there was no" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997641358912192608) 2025-12-07T12:16Z 106.8K followers, 45K engagements "Imo Police uncover hotel and mortuary allegedly used for kidnapping organ harvesting in Ngor Okpala By: Zagazola Makama Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have uncovered a hotel and a mortuary allegedly used by a criminal syndicate for kidnapping ransom collection and organ harvesting along the AirportOwerriAba Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area. The discovery announced on Saturday followed weeks of covert surveillance ordered by the Commissioner of Police Imo Command CP Aboki Danjuma after a series of disturbing reports of kidnapping attacks on motorists in the Ngor Okpala" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997787514988364190) 2025-12-07T21:57Z 106.8K followers, 13.3K engagements "Tinubu presents national excellence award to Zamfara governor Lawal By: Zagazola Makama President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) 2025 on Governance and Security Reform to Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The award announced at a ceremony held on Sunday night at the State House Conference Centre Abuja was received on behalf of the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume. A statement issued by the governors spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris said the event was organised by The Best Strategic" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997928747526205874) 2025-12-08T07:18Z 106.8K followers, 9248 engagements "How Nigerias rapid military intervention in Benin reshaped West Africas anti-coup momentum By: Zagazola Makama The failed coup attempt in Benin Republic is far more than an isolated disturbance in West Africa. It is a political earthquake whose tremors are being felt all the way from Cotonou to Bamako Niamey and Ouagadougou. For the military juntas entrenched in the Sahel Sundays events were a nightmare scenario a decisive blow to their hope of expanding the putschist club across the region. President Patrice Talons firm composed address to the nation late Sunday night delivered the final" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997946310255616296) 2025-12-08T08:28Z 106.8K followers, 20.1K engagements "Nothing differentiate this Fulani Harder and a terrorist. He is proudly coming up on social media to tell the world that he is pushing his cows to graze in farmlands. The security agencies should act swiftly" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998032737056477691) 2025-12-08T14:11Z 106.8K followers, 79.1K engagements "Lt Col. Pascal Tigri: The real face of the Benin failed coup leader. Pascal and two other soldiers have been declared wanted by the country's constitutional authorities" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998073628840038543) 2025-12-08T16:54Z 106.8K followers, 35.2K engagements "Burkina Fasos reckless violation of icao rules over emergency landing exposes AES hostility toward Nigeria By: Zagazola Makama The seizure of XX Nigerian Air Force personnel by Burkina Fasos military regime after an emergency landing has ignited anger across diplomatic and aviation circles with experts condemning the move as vindictive unprofessional and a direct breach of globally recognised ICAO safety procedures. The Nigerian C-130 Hercules aircraft which made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on Monday had already obtained clearance before entering Burkina Fasos airspace contrary to" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998282109715136856) 2025-12-09T06:42Z 106.8K followers, 59.3K engagements "NAF clarifies precautionary landing of c-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the diversion of its C-130 transport aircraft which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso during a ferry mission to Portugal on X December. NAF in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the aircraft had departed Lagos before the crew observed a technical concern that required an immediate safety decision. Ejodame explained that the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998317075656212719) 2025-12-09T09:01Z 106.8K followers, 38.1K engagements "Zagazola - NAF clarifies precautionary landing of c-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998317785722540237) 2025-12-09T09:04Z 106.8K followers, 11.8K engagements "Zagazola - Burkina Faso weaponising emergency landing to attack Nigeria after Benin fails coup @DHQNigeria @ecowas_cedeao @icao @YusufTuggar" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998365550381236718) 2025-12-09T12:14Z 106.8K followers, 8992 engagements "Retired DCP killed in Ngor-Okpala attack as police intensify search for abducted victims By: Zagazola Makama The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that the victim of a gun attack along Portharcourt Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area has been identified as retired Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Kingsley Woke aged XX. Zagazola learnt that DCP Woke who last served as DC Courses at the Police Staff College Jos was travelling from Portharcourt to Umuahia in Abia State when he was shot in the chest by armed hoodlums on Dec. X at about 11:00 p.m. near Amala Autonomous Community after" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998400243516182631) 2025-12-09T14:32Z 106.8K followers, 6188 engagements "Zagazola - FCT police arrest suspected ammunition courier for zamfara bandits @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @PoliceNG" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998403397318283470) 2025-12-09T14:44Z 106.8K followers, 3833 engagements "Burkina Faso yet to release detained NAF pilot despite diplomatic pressure condemnation Burkina Faso has continued to hold a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilot and crew more than XX hours after their detention despite repeated diplomatic efforts by the Nigerian government and widespread condemnation of the action as a blatant violation of international norms. @DHQNigeria @NigAirForce @icao" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998502856874406090) 2025-12-09T21:19Z 106.8K followers, 30.3K engagements "Zagazola - Service Chief restate West African security commitment as defence minister hails troops swift response to benin coup attempt @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998727647224865110) 2025-12-10T12:13Z 106.8K followers, 2627 engagements "Zagazola - Banditry attacks in Zamfara leave two dead three injured @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998759330347442569) 2025-12-10T14:18Z 106.8K followers, 1245 engagements "Public Alert to Security Agencies on Concerning Preaching Trend Authorities are urged to urgently review and investigate the activities of this young preacher in Niger State whose rhetoric has raised significant public concern. His style of preaching based on widely circulating videos includes narratives that appear to echo extremist interpretations known to radical groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP. While no definitive link to any terrorist organisation has been established the tone and content of his messages warrant immediate scrutiny to prevent the spread of ideologies that could mislead" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1994470621950955632) 2025-11-28T18:17Z 106.8K followers, 64.4K engagements "The Herdsman spoke differently. "I Better join the animals to eat grass than invite foreign bandits to wreck havoc in any community. I was born and brought of here in Abuja. I a Fulani and I speak Gbagi and Hausa Fluently"" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996560552076644597) 2025-12-04T12:41Z 106.8K followers, 101.2K engagements "Cross River: Army foils abduction rescues victims from suspected sea pirates By: Zagazola Makama Four passengers abducted by suspected sea pirates on the waterways between Nigeria and Cameroon have been rescued unharmed by the Nigerian Army security sources confirmed. The incident occurred on X December 2025 when Ebuka Clinton Alice David Albino Usin Divine and another passenger boarded a commercial speed boat from Ikang Beach Bakassi to Isanghele Fishing Pond in Cameroon. They were intercepted and taken hostage by suspected sea pirates to an unknown location on the waterways. On spotting a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1996579131203457131) 2025-12-04T13:55Z 106.8K followers, 5493 engagements "President of Benin vows to protect democracy following attempted mutiny By: Zagazola Makama The President of the Republic of Benin has addressed the nation following a failed mutiny by a faction of soldiers pledging to safeguard the countrys democratic institutions and maintain national stability. In a televised statement the President said a small group of soldiers citing what he described as false grievances attempted to attack the Republics institutions and destabilize the nation threatening the democratic order. He warned that such actions if successful would have derailed the countrys" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1997774641956544773) 2025-12-07T21:06Z 106.8K followers, 5830 engagements "Update: Wife of top Benin military official killed daughter injured during attempted coup By: Zagazola Makama The wife of General Bertin Bada Director of the Military Cabinet of the Head of State of Benin Republic has died from injuries sustained during an attack on her home by an armed group around 3:00 a.m. while their daughter was reportedly injured. Colonel Fazou Gomina Commander of the National Guard confirmed the tragic incident expressing condolences and condemning those who took pleasure in the attack. Everyone involved in this tragic situation must be apprehended he said. The mutiny" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998021469503209710) 2025-12-08T13:26Z 106.8K followers, 17K engagements "Zagazola - Burkina Fasos reckless violation of icao rules over emergency landing exposes AES hostility toward Nigeria @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @NigAirForce" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998310864273944579) 2025-12-09T08:36Z 106.8K followers, 7297 engagements "Burkina Faso weaponising emergency landing to attack Nigeria after Benin fails coup By: Zagazola Makama The Burkinab military junta is using the precautionary landing of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft as a pretext to demonstrate growing hostility toward Nigeria following Abujas role in helping avert the recent coup attempt in the Benin Republic. The continued detention of XX NAF personnel in Bobo-Dioulasso despite their aircraft making a technical precautionary landing fully compliant with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations confirms a disturbing pattern of" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998362683184239060) 2025-12-09T12:02Z 106.8K followers, 21.3K engagements "Zagazola - Retired DCP killed in Ngor-Okpala attack as police intensify search for abducted victims @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998401167051608208) 2025-12-09T14:35Z 106.8K followers, 2938 engagements "Zagazola - NigeriaIndia defence partnership strengthened as indian defence adviser visits COAS @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998407289896657208) 2025-12-09T15:00Z 106.8K followers, 4952 engagements ""I know some people are exposed and we need to make exceptional provisions for them but the civil defence are equally armed and our NSA should arm our forest guards too. Take it very seriously" President Tinubu on withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs Source @thecableng" [X Link](https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1998805161029022045) 2025-12-10T17:21Z 106.8K followers, 3078 engagements
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Fearless to the End: The Heroic Last Stand of Lt. Col. Alari and His Troops in the Timbuktu Triangle By: Zagazola Makama In the unforgiving terrain of the Timbuktu Triangle where the desert meets destiny a battle of immense ferocity unfolded. It was here that Lt. Col. Thomas Ebisingha Alari and his troops of the XX Battalion XXX Battalion and XXX Battalion made their heroic last stand against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists pushing back wave after wave of insurgents before paying the ultimate price. The exclusive footage obtained by Zagazola reveals the raw intensity"
X Link 2025-02-01T21:58Z 106.8K followers, 803.2K engagements
"Zagazola - Nigeria withdraws fighter aircraft as situation stabilises in Benin Republic @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @NigAirForce"
X Link 2025-12-07T12:20Z 106.8K followers, 32.4K engagements
"ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin Republic to preserve constitutional order By: Zagazola Makama The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the immediate deployment of a regional standby force to the Republic of Benin to support the government and the Beninese military in preserving constitutional order following the recent military coup in the country. In a statement released on Saturday the ECOWAS Commission said the decision was taken pursuant to relevant provisions of ECOWAS instruments particularly Article 25(e) of the 1999 Protocol Relating to the Mechanism"
X Link 2025-12-07T20:52Z 106.8K followers, 11.2K engagements
"It is disappointing that a platform like Nairaland would rush to declare a verified security report as fake news without conducting even the most basic journalistic due diligence. Before tagging any security update as misinformation the minimum expectation is that the platform reaches out to the police authorities in Anambra the Police Public Relations Officer or senior officers involved in the operation. They did none of that. Instead they hurriedly posted a random 2021 link and falsely claimed it was the original report without examining the clear differences in location vehicles sequence"
X Link 2025-11-27T20:19Z 106.7K followers, 17.7K engagements
"Best decision from Mr President and one of the best appointment too"
X Link 2025-12-01T22:12Z 106.7K followers, 121.7K engagements
"When will Mattawalle GO The Nigerias security architecture continues to suffer not only from operational gaps but from leadership failures at the top. Many Nigerians are now questioning when those without demonstrable capacity in key national security positions will step aside for competent experienced professionals to take charge. The first major setback for the Defence Minister was the appointment of individuals widely perceived as lacking the depth expertise and strategic understanding required for such sensitive roles. The situation is no different in the Ministry of Police Affairs where"
X Link 2025-12-01T22:33Z 106.7K followers, 73.3K engagements
"Zagazola - Troops clear bandit hideouts in southern taraba recover suspect @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-04T08:09Z 106.7K followers, 4252 engagements
"Zagazola - Bandits ambush security team along Kuzuntu grazing reserve in Kaduna Policeman killed @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-04T11:35Z 106.7K followers, 2579 engagements
"Zagazola - Yobe: Terror attack in Gujba leaves one dead properties destroyed @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:11Z 106.7K followers, 3482 engagements
"Zagazola - Man shot dead over grazing dispute in Askira/Uba LGA in Borno @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:40Z 106.7K followers, 3396 engagements
"Three suspected bandit financiers arrested four rustled cows recovered in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama Police in Sokoto State have arrested three suspected financiers and informants of bandit gangs including one Ruwa Ginyo the Fulani head of Gidan-Madi in Tangaza Local Government Area. The suspects reportedly brokers for the Lakurawa bandits were apprehended on X December 2025 at about 1400 hours while attempting to sell four rustled cows to unsuspecting buyers. Interrogation revealed that the suspects facilitated the sale of stolen cattle and remitted the proceeds to the bandits. All suspects"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:45Z 106.7K followers, 27.7K engagements
"Zagazola - Cross River: Army foils abduction rescues victims from suspected sea pirates @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:04Z 106.6K followers, 3684 engagements
""My priority is to work on the synergy between the armed forces and other security agencies and all Nigerians being carried along as security is the responsibility of everyone and in the shortest possible time Nigerians will see results" -Minister of Defense General CG Musa addresses the Press right after being sworn in"
X Link 2025-12-04T18:52Z 106.7K followers, 7192 engagements
"AI Video giong Viral"
X Link 2025-12-04T19:56Z 106.6K followers, 18.6K engagements
"Zagazola - Army troops rescue XX kidnapped women recover rifle and ransom money in Sanga Kaduna @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-05T09:08Z 106.6K followers, 3789 engagements
"This is the danger of rescue operation when terrorists are holding hostages as human shield. In 2012 the British Special Forces supported by Nigeria Army tried to save two captives in Mabera The operation ended in the tragic death of the hostage. Watch #Bazaume"
X Link 2025-11-29T23:15Z 106.8K followers, 22.7K engagements
"One of the main Reasons why the violent clashes between Fulani and Farmers continue to escalate"
X Link 2025-12-04T12:37Z 106.8K followers, 102.6K engagements
"The roaming elephants in Ngala and Kala-Balge are destroying farms and putting lives at risk. This is now a safety and economic threat. Government must act fast before the situation gets out of control. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @ProfZulum"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:37Z 106.8K followers, 205.6K engagements
"Hon Minister of Defense"
X Link 2025-12-04T17:20Z 106.8K followers, 25.8K engagements
"The fuel that fires banditry and terrorism. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-04T22:02Z 106.8K followers, 22K engagements
"The coup leaders in Benin the Military Committee for Rebuilding issued the following statement: The November 2025 constitution has been suspended. All institutions have been dissolved. Political parties' activities have been suspended until further notice. Benin's land sea and air borders are closed until further notice"
X Link 2025-12-07T09:13Z 106.8K followers, 65.8K engagements
"BREAKING: Finally the U.S. Congressional Delegation has arrived and is being hosted by NSA Ribadu to strengthen the security partnership with Nigeria. The visit by the delegation comes as a follow-up to high-level security talks held in Washington last month. The delegation led by senior members of the house included representatives Mario Daz-Balart Norma Torres Scott Franklin Juan Ciscomani and Riley Moore. Ribadu said Nigeria is ready to deepen cooperation with the US in the areas of counter-terrorism cooperation regional stability and NigeriaUS strategic security partnership"
X Link 2025-12-07T17:49Z 106.8K followers, 17K engagements
"Nigerian Air Force conducts Multiple Precision airstrikes on fleeing coup plotters in Benin Republic By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out strategic airstrikes on fleeing elements of the recently foiled military coup in the Benin Republic security sources have confirmed. Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the operation targeted coup plotters and their equipments attempting to escape Cotonou in armoured vehicles following the swift intervention by loyalist forces in the country. The airstrikes executed over the past XX minutes involved multiple"
X Link 2025-12-07T19:29Z 106.8K followers, 146.3K engagements
"Nigerian Air Force fighter jet evading gunfire from putchists on the ground yesterday in Cotonou Benin. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @NigAirForce"
X Link 2025-12-08T07:06Z 106.8K followers, 120.3K engagements
"Zagazola - Tinubu presents national excellence award to Zamfara governor Lawal @daudalawal_"
X Link 2025-12-08T07:20Z 106.8K followers, 5140 engagements
"They're never far away as they always are. Those that want to nutrialize you or take your place are always close to you. Be vigilante"
X Link 2025-12-08T12:10Z 106.8K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Zagazola - Son kills father over money dispute in Buruku in Benue @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-08T13:34Z 106.8K followers, 5415 engagements
"A senior aviation specialist described Burkina Fasos action as: A reckless display of ignorance and political bitterness. Emergency landing protocols are universal. Detaining crew members for saving their aircraft is unacceptable and unlawful. Although the Nigerian government has not publicly commented highly placed sources confirm that quiet diplomatic pressure is being applied at the highest level to ensure the immediate release of the personnel and aircraft"
X Link 2025-12-09T06:42Z 106.8K followers, 6083 engagements
"FCT police arrest suspected ammunition courier for zamfara bandits By: Zagazola Makama The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect identified as Ahmed Abubakar of Gusau Zamfara State and currently residing at Anguwan Dodo Gwagwalada was arrested on Dec. X at about 3:30 p.m. by operatives of the Mabushi Division following credible intelligence. Sources said that the suspect had allegedly contacted a Nigerian Army personnel"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:39Z 106.8K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Some individuals have succeeded in stirring chaos and panic across the country. A major trigger was the abrupt declaration of the closure of unity schools compounded by poor communication from school authorities. At the same time social media has become flooded with fake news where misinformation often generated with AI tools is spreading rapidly and deepening public anxiety. Kidnappers have been motivated to carry out deadly attacks through statement by International community"
X Link 2025-11-27T23:04Z 106.7K followers, 20.6K engagements
"Why is this man always disgracing his office with this his mortal fear of Donald Trump"
X Link 2025-12-04T07:40Z 106.7K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road By: Zagazola Makama Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the BeninAgbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations security sources confirmed. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects all Fulani youths were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on X December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles including AK-47s on their mobile phones. Upon interrogation the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:18Z 106.7K followers, 15.7K engagements
"Zagazola - Chinese expatriate kidnapped after murder of X NSCDC personnel in Edo regains freedom in Kogi @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-05T12:44Z 106.7K followers, 4325 engagements
"Zagazola - Troops rescue XX kidnapped victims at Orokam forest in Benue @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-06T11:50Z 106.7K followers, 5816 engagements
"This deeply aligned with the reality of what is happening in Plateau state. Every single attack was a reprisal. And the state Government of Plateau are complicit in what was happening"
X Link 2025-11-28T06:50Z 106.7K followers, 89.3K engagements
"DSS Invites Datti Baba-Ahmed Over Alleged Inciteful Remarks Against the Nigerian State By: Zagazola Makama The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday invited the founder of Baze University Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed for sustaining views perceived as inciting against the Nigerian State a security source has disclosed. Sources told Zagazola Makama that there has been growing concerns over the Baba-Ahmed's recent public remarks on various media platforms especially those bordering on his claims of a constitutional crisis." He continued "A few days ago Baba-Ahmed was on national"
X Link 2025-11-28T19:03Z 106.8K followers, 176.7K engagements
"Violent clash in Sabon-Titi area of Tunga Minna leaves one dead several arrested By: Zagazola Makama A violent confrontation among rival youths in Sabon-Titi area of Tunga Minna Niger State resulted in the death of one person and the arrest of several others security sources confirmed on Saturday. According to sources on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. a group of youths armed with dangerous weapons were sighted causing havoc along David Mark Road. Security operatives quickly intervened and dispersed the group. However at about 1:00 a.m. on Saturday the same group engaged in a violent clash among"
X Link 2025-12-01T12:53Z 106.8K followers, 21.8K engagements
"Borno woman returns home after XX years unearths gold she buried while fleeing boko haram By: Zagazola Makama Fifteen years ago as gunfire echoed across Mallamfatori and fear swallowed the town whole a young woman knelt quietly behind her home her hands trembling as she dug into the sand. Boko Haram fighters were advancing and residents were fleeing in chaos. She had only moments to decide what to do with the small pouch of gold coins and jewelry her only inheritance the last legacy of her late mother. In panic she wrapped the items in cloth whispered a prayer over them and buried them deep"
X Link 2025-12-01T19:09Z 106.7K followers, 165K engagements
"Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango arms recovered By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman Reverend Ephraim Yakubu in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area Plateau State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on X December 2025. Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on X December at about 0740 hours forcing them to flee. Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and"
X Link 2025-12-04T12:49Z 106.8K followers, 14.5K engagements
"Army troops rescue XX kidnapped women recover rifle and ransom money in Sanga Kaduna By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army troops of X Division Operation Enduring Peace have rescued XX kidnapped women during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The women were abducted from their farms at Ungwan Nungu on Nov. XX. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the successful operation was carried out after days of sustained days search operations to track the kidnappers. The sources stated that at about 6:40 a.m. on Friday the troops made contact with the"
X Link 2025-12-05T09:27Z 106.7K followers, 7450 engagements
"BREAKING: DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. Security officials confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. According to the DSS the criminal groups have recently become more desperate for medical treatment after sustaining gunsht wounds during clashes"
X Link 2025-12-05T11:33Z 106.7K followers, 22.1K engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: Live battle between Boko Haram and ISWAP. So far casualties is more than XXX now. So far Boko Haram is defeating ISWAP and sweeping all their camps. Zagazola will give you up to date report with video and pictures. The new camera man is doing a wonderful job"
X Link 2025-11-10T13:42Z 106.8K followers, 2.6M engagements
"Niger republic Army convoy enters Nigeria illegally later escorted back Zagazola calls for Coordinated Nigeria-Niger Operations By: Zagazola Makama The recent incursion of Niger Republic military troops into Nigerian territory has renewed calls for closer diplomatic and security cooperation between Nigeria and Niger amid rising insecurity in the Sahel. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that a convoy of four Niger military gun trucks and a Toyota Jeep led by CPT Salifou Mono crossed into Mazanya Village Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday at about 2:00 p.m. firing"
X Link 2025-11-30T10:23Z 106.8K followers, 519.2K engagements
"Chinese expatriate kidnapped after murder of X NSCDC personnel in Edo regains freedom in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama A Chinese expatriate earlier kidnapped in an attack that claimed the lives of eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo has regained his freedom. The expatriate identified as Mr. Wang was abducted on Sept. X during an assault targeting a team of NSCDC operatives assigned to protect Chinese workers at the BUA Cement Plant Okpella. Zagazola Makama gathered that Mr. Wang was released at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. X in Kabba Kogi State. Sources said"
X Link 2025-12-05T12:34Z 106.7K followers, 21.6K engagements
"That moment when NAF Aircraft strikes Cupist in Benin Republic destroying armoured vehicles and tanks"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:41Z 106.8K followers, 15.7K engagements
"Buratai hails Tinubus swift military intervention in Benin says move averted regional chaos By: Zagazola Makama Former Nigerias Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.) and Ambassador to the Republic of Benin has commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering a rapid military response to crush the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin describing the action as a decisive masterstroke that safeguarded democracy and prevented a wider regional crisis. Buratai stated this in Abuja on Tuesday noting that the deployment of Nigerian Air Force jets and ground forces carried out at the request"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:46Z 106.8K followers, 9265 engagements
"Zagazola - IED explosion injures four in Monguno Borno State @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-10T13:53Z 106.8K followers, 2464 engagements
"Zagazola - Boko Haram invade home of police officer in Yobe in a targeted attack @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-10T14:04Z 106.8K followers, 2781 engagements
"EXCLUSIVE:Army troops rescue XX abducted girls in Askira/Uba in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have successfully rescued XX teenage girls abducted by ISWAP terrorists in Mussa District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State reliable security sources confirmed on Sunday. The victims all aged between XX and XX were kidnapped on Nov. XX while harvesting crops on their family farmlands. The incident triggered panic across the district forcing many residents to flee to neighbouring communities"
X Link 2025-11-29T21:02Z 106.8K followers, 8295 engagements
"Social media reckless leaks of U.S. ISR flights over Lake Chad force ISWAP fighters to relocate By: Zagazola Makama Reckless disclosure of sensitive intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations by social media users has compromised ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the Lake Chad region forcing Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to relocate from monitored locations reliable security sources told Zagazola Makama. The social media handler had posted that the United States Air Force ISR aircraft which has flown missions over the Lake Chad basin for three"
X Link 2025-11-30T20:00Z 106.8K followers, 135.9K engagements
"Zagazola - Troops ambush neutralise several Boko Haram transporting supplies in Konduga @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-06T20:42Z 106.8K followers, 8316 engagements
"BREAKING Military coup d'tat in Benin Republic this morning President Patrice Talon has been deposed soldiers led by Lieutenant Pascal Tigri have announced the full takeover of the country"
X Link 2025-12-07T09:04Z 106.8K followers, 101.8K engagements
"Nigeria deploys fighter aircraft to Benin Republic as coup unfolds By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sundays military coup that toppled President Patrice Talon reliable security sources have confirmed. The aircraft which took off from Lagos earlier on Sunday were sighted operating within Beninese airspace as Nigeria intensifies surveillance and monitoring of the rapidly evolving political and security situation in the neighbouring country. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deployment is part of Nigerias precautionary"
X Link 2025-12-07T11:35Z 106.8K followers, 190.6K engagements
"Nigeria withdraws fighter aircraft as situation stabilises in Benin Republic By: Zagazola Makama Nigeria has withdrawn the fighter aircraft earlier deployed to the Benin Republic after authorities assessed that the security situation in the neighbouring country had stabilised following Sundays attempted military coup. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the aircraft which were deployed from Lagos for surveillance and regional monitoring were ordered to return to base afternoon after receiving updated intelligence indicating that the situation was brought under control and there was no"
X Link 2025-12-07T12:16Z 106.8K followers, 45K engagements
"Imo Police uncover hotel and mortuary allegedly used for kidnapping organ harvesting in Ngor Okpala By: Zagazola Makama Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have uncovered a hotel and a mortuary allegedly used by a criminal syndicate for kidnapping ransom collection and organ harvesting along the AirportOwerriAba Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area. The discovery announced on Saturday followed weeks of covert surveillance ordered by the Commissioner of Police Imo Command CP Aboki Danjuma after a series of disturbing reports of kidnapping attacks on motorists in the Ngor Okpala"
X Link 2025-12-07T21:57Z 106.8K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Tinubu presents national excellence award to Zamfara governor Lawal By: Zagazola Makama President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) 2025 on Governance and Security Reform to Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The award announced at a ceremony held on Sunday night at the State House Conference Centre Abuja was received on behalf of the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume. A statement issued by the governors spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris said the event was organised by The Best Strategic"
X Link 2025-12-08T07:18Z 106.8K followers, 9248 engagements
"How Nigerias rapid military intervention in Benin reshaped West Africas anti-coup momentum By: Zagazola Makama The failed coup attempt in Benin Republic is far more than an isolated disturbance in West Africa. It is a political earthquake whose tremors are being felt all the way from Cotonou to Bamako Niamey and Ouagadougou. For the military juntas entrenched in the Sahel Sundays events were a nightmare scenario a decisive blow to their hope of expanding the putschist club across the region. President Patrice Talons firm composed address to the nation late Sunday night delivered the final"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:28Z 106.8K followers, 20.1K engagements
"Nothing differentiate this Fulani Harder and a terrorist. He is proudly coming up on social media to tell the world that he is pushing his cows to graze in farmlands. The security agencies should act swiftly"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:11Z 106.8K followers, 79.1K engagements
"Lt Col. Pascal Tigri: The real face of the Benin failed coup leader. Pascal and two other soldiers have been declared wanted by the country's constitutional authorities"
X Link 2025-12-08T16:54Z 106.8K followers, 35.2K engagements
"Burkina Fasos reckless violation of icao rules over emergency landing exposes AES hostility toward Nigeria By: Zagazola Makama The seizure of XX Nigerian Air Force personnel by Burkina Fasos military regime after an emergency landing has ignited anger across diplomatic and aviation circles with experts condemning the move as vindictive unprofessional and a direct breach of globally recognised ICAO safety procedures. The Nigerian C-130 Hercules aircraft which made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on Monday had already obtained clearance before entering Burkina Fasos airspace contrary to"
X Link 2025-12-09T06:42Z 106.8K followers, 59.3K engagements
"NAF clarifies precautionary landing of c-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the diversion of its C-130 transport aircraft which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso during a ferry mission to Portugal on X December. NAF in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the aircraft had departed Lagos before the crew observed a technical concern that required an immediate safety decision. Ejodame explained that the"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:01Z 106.8K followers, 38.1K engagements
"Zagazola - NAF clarifies precautionary landing of c-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:04Z 106.8K followers, 11.8K engagements
"Zagazola - Burkina Faso weaponising emergency landing to attack Nigeria after Benin fails coup @DHQNigeria @ecowas_cedeao @icao @YusufTuggar"
X Link 2025-12-09T12:14Z 106.8K followers, 8992 engagements
"Retired DCP killed in Ngor-Okpala attack as police intensify search for abducted victims By: Zagazola Makama The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that the victim of a gun attack along Portharcourt Road in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area has been identified as retired Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Kingsley Woke aged XX. Zagazola learnt that DCP Woke who last served as DC Courses at the Police Staff College Jos was travelling from Portharcourt to Umuahia in Abia State when he was shot in the chest by armed hoodlums on Dec. X at about 11:00 p.m. near Amala Autonomous Community after"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:32Z 106.8K followers, 6188 engagements
"Zagazola - FCT police arrest suspected ammunition courier for zamfara bandits @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @PoliceNG"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:44Z 106.8K followers, 3833 engagements
"Burkina Faso yet to release detained NAF pilot despite diplomatic pressure condemnation Burkina Faso has continued to hold a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilot and crew more than XX hours after their detention despite repeated diplomatic efforts by the Nigerian government and widespread condemnation of the action as a blatant violation of international norms. @DHQNigeria @NigAirForce @icao"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:19Z 106.8K followers, 30.3K engagements
"Zagazola - Service Chief restate West African security commitment as defence minister hails troops swift response to benin coup attempt @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-10T12:13Z 106.8K followers, 2627 engagements
"Zagazola - Banditry attacks in Zamfara leave two dead three injured @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-10T14:18Z 106.8K followers, 1245 engagements
"Public Alert to Security Agencies on Concerning Preaching Trend Authorities are urged to urgently review and investigate the activities of this young preacher in Niger State whose rhetoric has raised significant public concern. His style of preaching based on widely circulating videos includes narratives that appear to echo extremist interpretations known to radical groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP. While no definitive link to any terrorist organisation has been established the tone and content of his messages warrant immediate scrutiny to prevent the spread of ideologies that could mislead"
X Link 2025-11-28T18:17Z 106.8K followers, 64.4K engagements
"The Herdsman spoke differently. "I Better join the animals to eat grass than invite foreign bandits to wreck havoc in any community. I was born and brought of here in Abuja. I a Fulani and I speak Gbagi and Hausa Fluently""
X Link 2025-12-04T12:41Z 106.8K followers, 101.2K engagements
"Cross River: Army foils abduction rescues victims from suspected sea pirates By: Zagazola Makama Four passengers abducted by suspected sea pirates on the waterways between Nigeria and Cameroon have been rescued unharmed by the Nigerian Army security sources confirmed. The incident occurred on X December 2025 when Ebuka Clinton Alice David Albino Usin Divine and another passenger boarded a commercial speed boat from Ikang Beach Bakassi to Isanghele Fishing Pond in Cameroon. They were intercepted and taken hostage by suspected sea pirates to an unknown location on the waterways. On spotting a"
X Link 2025-12-04T13:55Z 106.8K followers, 5493 engagements
"President of Benin vows to protect democracy following attempted mutiny By: Zagazola Makama The President of the Republic of Benin has addressed the nation following a failed mutiny by a faction of soldiers pledging to safeguard the countrys democratic institutions and maintain national stability. In a televised statement the President said a small group of soldiers citing what he described as false grievances attempted to attack the Republics institutions and destabilize the nation threatening the democratic order. He warned that such actions if successful would have derailed the countrys"
X Link 2025-12-07T21:06Z 106.8K followers, 5830 engagements
"Update: Wife of top Benin military official killed daughter injured during attempted coup By: Zagazola Makama The wife of General Bertin Bada Director of the Military Cabinet of the Head of State of Benin Republic has died from injuries sustained during an attack on her home by an armed group around 3:00 a.m. while their daughter was reportedly injured. Colonel Fazou Gomina Commander of the National Guard confirmed the tragic incident expressing condolences and condemning those who took pleasure in the attack. Everyone involved in this tragic situation must be apprehended he said. The mutiny"
X Link 2025-12-08T13:26Z 106.8K followers, 17K engagements
"Zagazola - Burkina Fasos reckless violation of icao rules over emergency landing exposes AES hostility toward Nigeria @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy @NigAirForce"
X Link 2025-12-09T08:36Z 106.8K followers, 7297 engagements
"Burkina Faso weaponising emergency landing to attack Nigeria after Benin fails coup By: Zagazola Makama The Burkinab military junta is using the precautionary landing of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft as a pretext to demonstrate growing hostility toward Nigeria following Abujas role in helping avert the recent coup attempt in the Benin Republic. The continued detention of XX NAF personnel in Bobo-Dioulasso despite their aircraft making a technical precautionary landing fully compliant with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations confirms a disturbing pattern of"
X Link 2025-12-09T12:02Z 106.8K followers, 21.3K engagements
"Zagazola - Retired DCP killed in Ngor-Okpala attack as police intensify search for abducted victims @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:35Z 106.8K followers, 2938 engagements
"Zagazola - NigeriaIndia defence partnership strengthened as indian defence adviser visits COAS @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy"
X Link 2025-12-09T15:00Z 106.8K followers, 4952 engagements
""I know some people are exposed and we need to make exceptional provisions for them but the civil defence are equally armed and our NSA should arm our forest guards too. Take it very seriously" President Tinubu on withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs Source @thecableng"
X Link 2025-12-10T17:21Z 106.8K followers, 3078 engagements
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