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    Day: August 10, 2026

    NAF Airstrikes Kill Nine ISWAP Fighters, Key Movement Coordinator in Borno

    August 10, 2026 (updated August 10, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed nine Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a key commander responsible for facilitating the movement and protection of senior members of the terrorist group, in a precision airstrike in Borno State. The operation, conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the activities and movement of suspected... Read more

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    Osun Election: NSCDC Deploys 10,210 Personnel, Tactical Units

    August 10, 2026 (updated August 10, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to Osun State ahead of the state governorship election. The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, ordered the deployment as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state and ensure a peaceful electoral process. The NSCDC National Public... Read more

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