Explosion on Dikwa–Marte Road: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated along the Dikwa–Marte Main Supply Route in Borno State during operations by troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion [cite: An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, has exploded along the Dikwa–Marte road in Borno State, with troops of Operation HADIN KAI later discovering the device on an abandoned vehicle near a bridge., The explosion occurred at about 7:20 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2026, along the Dikwa–Marte Main Supply Route, where troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion were conducting operations.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Tribute to the Hausa Community: Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate, praised the Hausa people as foundational pillars of Nigeria’s national progress in a post commemorating International Hausa Day [cite: The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the Hausa people as the pillars of Nigeria’s progress., In a post on his verified X handle, Obi celebrated the Hausa community and its contributions to Nigeria., Obi made the post in commemoration of the International Hausa Day.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Recognition of Contributions: He highlighted their profound impact on the nation’s growth through agriculture, enterprise, culture, public service, and scholarship.

• Emphasizing National Unity: Highlighting diversity as a core strength, Obi noted that a shared future requires recognizing every community’s contributions.

• Message from Daura Celebration: Greeting those celebrating in Daura, Katsina State, Obi expressed wishes for peace and prosperity, urging that the event strengthen national unity and equal opportunity for all citizens [cite: “I warmly congratulate the Hausa community across Nigeria as they observe their Day in Daura, Katsina State. The Hausa people are the pillars of Nigeria’s progress., “This celebration is not only a moment to honour a proud heritage but also an opportunity to reaffirm the bonds that unite us as Nigerians., “As you celebrate in Katsina, I wish you peace, prosperity and a renewed sense of hope. May this occasion bolster our unity and inspire us to build a Nigeria where every citizen, regardless of ethnicity or background, has equal opportunities to flourish,” he tweeted.].

Airstrikes in Borno State: Precision airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force around Kangarwa in Kukawa Local Government Area resulted in the neutralization of four ISWAP terrorists and the destruction of 12 logistics boats.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Intelligence-Led Operation: Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the operation began at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following intelligence that spotted 44 suspected terrorist boats along the riverbank [cite: According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the operation was carried out at about 12:55 pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission detected a large concentration of terrorist logistics boats along the riverbank., Makama said 44 boats suspected to belong to the terrorist group were sighted around Kangarwa before Nigerian Air Force aircraft launched an initial strike on the area.].

• Secondary Precision Strike: After an initial strike, an aircraft on armed reconnaissance spotted terrorists trying to salvage damaged vessels and launched a follow-up precision strike on the larger cluster.

• Casualties and Continued Surveillance: A battle damage assessment confirmed the elimination of four fighters and the destruction of 12 boats, with aircraft remaining overhead to monitor movements and maintain continuous surveillance.