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Ex-General Slams Trump’s Deployment of National Guard as a ‘Misuse’ – NPR
National Guard troops patrol the vicinity of the U.S. Capitol on October 1 in Washington, D.C. Al Drago/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption...

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International News
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National Guard troops patrol the vicinity of the U.S. Capitol on October 1 in Washington, D.C. Al Drago/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images North America In recent weeks, the National Guard has been engaged in a variety of community-focused activities such as neighborhood patrols, tree trimming, and trash collection. During...

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Army Chief Urges Media to Take a Stand Against Terrorist Propaganda
Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, emphasized that responsible journalism plays a crucial role in boosting the effectiveness of military operations against...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, emphasized that responsible journalism plays a crucial role in boosting the effectiveness of military operations against insurgent groups. He highlighted that accurate media coverage helps to dismantle the false narratives and propaganda spread by terrorists, which aim to destabilize national peace. Speaking in Abuja during the...

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The True Price of Israel’s Longest War: What It Means for Israelis | NPR
People embrace near memorials commemorating victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks at the Nova Festival grounds in Reim, southern Israel, on the second anniversary...

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International News
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People embrace near memorials commemorating victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks at the Nova Festival grounds in Reim, southern Israel, on the second anniversary of the Hamas-led assault. John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images This article is part of NPR’s ongoing coverage marking two years since...

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Illinois Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over Controversial National Guard Plan
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, right, alongside Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during a September press briefing concerning President Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops and...

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, right, alongside Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during a September press briefing concerning President Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops and federal immigration enforcement personnel to Chicago. Scott Olson/Getty Images North America Illinois, together with the city of Chicago, has initiated a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to mobilize...

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Gov Zulum Accuses Military of Failing to Protect Borno Communities from Boko Haram Attacks (Video)
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has attributed the ongoing insecurity in the state’s border communities to inadequate military protection. He expressed deep concern over...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has attributed the ongoing insecurity in the state’s border communities to inadequate military protection. He expressed deep concern over the security gaps that have left residents vulnerable to repeated assaults by Boko Haram insurgents. During a visit on Sunday to Kirawa, a community within the Gwoza local government area,...

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Army Assures: Troops’ Location in Kwara Remains Secure Despite Bandit Threats
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that bandits overpowered their forces and seized six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with more than 30,000 rounds...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that bandits overpowered their forces and seized six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with more than 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State. According to a statement from Lt-Col Polycarp Okoye, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 2 Division Nigerian Army, the troops of the...

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Ndume Praises Zulum and Military for Swift Commitment to Deploy Troops Following Kirawa Attacks
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has commended Governor Babagana Zulum alongside the North East Operation Hadin Kai troops for their swift action in...

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Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has commended Governor Babagana Zulum alongside the North East Operation Hadin Kai troops for their swift action in visiting the displaced residents of Kirawa town in Gwoza local government area. Last week, Senator Ndume voiced his deep concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and the resulting...

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Military Cracks Down: 16 Officers Arrested for Indiscipline and Service Violations
On Saturday, the Nigerian Armed Forces disclosed the detention of sixteen officers accused of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations. Initial investigations suggest that these...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

On Saturday, the Nigerian Armed Forces disclosed the detention of sixteen officers accused of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations. Initial investigations suggest that these officers’ misconduct was primarily driven by frustrations related to repeated failures in promotion tests and concerns over halted career advancement. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, stated...

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Benue Community Demands Army Withdrawal, Accuses Troops of Inhumane Treatment
Chief Iorbee Ihagh, the president general of Mdzough U Tiv Worldwide, has urgently demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Nigerian Army from Turan community in...

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Politics Today
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Chief Iorbee Ihagh, the president general of Mdzough U Tiv Worldwide, has urgently demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Nigerian Army from Turan community in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. He condemned the military’s actions, describing them as brutal and unjustified, particularly highlighting the killing of innocent youths in the region. In a phone...

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Here’s a more engaging version of the title: “Inside Trump’s National Guard Deployments: What You Need to Know Now | NPR
National Guard troops on patrol at the National Mall in Washington, DC, August 26, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul...

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National Guard troops on patrol at the National Mall in Washington, DC, August 26, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration has initiated or threatened the deployment of National Guard forces in over half a dozen U.S. cities, citing concerns over escalating crime rates....

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