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Burkina Faso Foils New Assassination Plot Against Military Leader Traoré

Posted January 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Burkina Faso’s security agencies have foiled another alleged plot to assassinate Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the country’s military ruler. Speaking on Tuesday, the nation’s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, claimed that the planned attack was masterminded by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba, the former head of state who was removed from…

Kemi Badenoch Hails U.S. Capture of Maduro as ‘Morally Right,’ Cites Nigeria’s Military Rule Experience

Posted January 7, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has praised the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, describing the action as “morally justified” and drawing on her own experiences of growing up under harsh military rule in Nigeria. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Tuesday, Badenoch said…

Nine Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram IED Explosion Near Gubio, Borno State

Posted January 5, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following a deadly explosion caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs near Gubio in Borno State, SaharaReporters has gathered. Details of the incident were disclosed by a senior military source during an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters on Monday morning. The source confirmed…

Enenche Hails U.S. Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria as Turning Point in Security Fight

Posted December 27, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

A retired Major General of the Nigerian Army, John Enenche, has hailed the recent United States airstrikes on ISIS strongholds in northwest Nigeria, describing them as a courageous and positive step. He expressed confidence that the intervention could represent a turning point in Nigeria’s long-running security crisis. Enenche,…

Troops Intercept ISWAP Logistics Vans in Borno After Intelligence-Led Operation

Posted December 20, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Less than 24 hours after troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), neutralised several Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters who attempted to unleash violence in Bitta village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, another major success has been recorded by security forces in the…

Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod for Troop Deployment to Benin in New Border Security Push

Posted December 9, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

------- Says the he deployment is necessary to safeguard our borders, strengthen sub-regional security, and protect Nigerian citizens and economic interests. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of an intensified regional security effort. …

Breaking News: ECOWAS Declares Regional Emergency as Coups Shake West Africa

Posted December 9, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

------- Says there is urgent need for serious introspection on the future of our democracy and a renewed commitment to strengthening regional security systems. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region following a surge in coups and attempted mutinies…

NAF Refutes Airspace Breach Claims, Says Burkina Faso C-130 Landing Was Safety Precaution

Posted December 9, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

------ Says the NAF crew is safe and has received cordial treatment from the host authorities. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed reports alleging that one of its C-130 aircraft violated Burkina Faso’s airspace, insisting the landing in the West African nation was purely precautionary and guided by…

Sahel Alliance Condemns Nigerian Air Force Plane’s Emergency Landing in Burkina Faso

Posted December 9, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

-------- Direct orders to neutralise any aircraft violating the confederation’s airspace going forward. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso has criticised the emergency landing of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso, describing the incident as an “unfriendly act.” In…

President Tinubu Installs General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister

Posted December 5, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated General Christopher Musa as the country’s Minister of Defence during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event drew several prominent dignitaries, including retired Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede,…

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