UN boosts security at South Sudan refugee camp

Makpandu camp hosts thousands of refugees who fled conflict in neighbouring Sudan, seeking safety in South Sudan. However, rising insecurity has renewed fears among displaced families. By Joe Udo JUBA (CONVERSEER) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified security efforts at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio following a deadly attack that…

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122,000 terrorists surrendered in 11 years in Nigeria

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says more than 122,000 insurgents (terrorists) have surrendered under Operation HADIN KAI, since the creation of Operation SAFE CORRIDOR in 2015. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja who stated this in a statement, added that troops deployed in the operational theatres conducted…

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Governor Alia declares total war on banditry

By Our Reporter MAKURDI (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Benue State, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has vowed to restore lasting peace in Benue State. Governor Alia stated this when he received briefing on the deployment and reinforcement of security personnel to troubled areas in Kwande and other affected Local Government Areas across the State. A statement…

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Police begin recruitment screening March 9

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) will commence the physical and credential screening of applicants for the 2025/2026 police recruitment exercise in Cross River State on Monday, March 9, 2026. The screening exercise, organised for candidates seeking enlistment as General Duty and Specialist Police…

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Israel mobilises 100,000 reserve soldiers against Iran

By Our Reporter TEL AVIV (CONVERSEER) – The Israel Defense Forces have announced the mobilisation of approximately 100,000 reserve soldiers amid the escalating direct conflict with Iran. This call-up, which adds to the roughly 50,000 reservists already serving on active duty, reflects Israel’s shift toward a sustained, full-scale war footing following large-scale airstrikes launched in…

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Police heighten surveillance over Middle East tensions

By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians of sustained nationwide security vigilance amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, affirming its readiness to prevent any spillover threats or unrest. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji…

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