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CDS Unveils Operation Enduring Peace, Replaces Operation Safe Haven in Plateau

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Friday officially launched Operation Enduring Peace as the new identity of the Joint Task Force in Plateau State, bringing to a close the long-running Operation Safe Haven.

The unveiling took place at the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division Headquarters in Jos, where General Musa described the change as a strategic shift aimed at strengthening military effectiveness and restoring lasting peace across Plateau and adjoining states of Kaduna, Benue, and Nasarawa.

“Today, we gather to mark a significant and strategic transition in our ongoing commitment towards restoring sustainable peace, security, and stability,” Musa declared. “It is with great honour that I formally deactivate Operation Safe Haven and operationalize its successor: Operation Enduring Peace.”

He acknowledged the successes of Operation Safe Haven in addressing communal conflicts, banditry, and stabilizing communities but noted that it was often constrained by structural and operational challenges. The new operation, he said, will emphasize intelligence-driven interventions, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, improved logistics, and stronger community engagement.

“This rebranding is not cosmetic,” he stressed. “It reflects a broader mandate and a stronger resolve to secure not just temporary safety, but a lasting peace that will endure for generations.”

The CDS explained that Operation Enduring Peace will adopt a “whole-of-society” approach, calling on political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and local communities to partner with the military. He also announced the deployment of additional personnel and equipment, alongside welfare initiatives for troops in the field.

General Musa expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministers of Defence, the National Security Adviser, and the people of Plateau for their support, charging troops to embrace the new mission with renewed pride and discipline.

In his remarks, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General EF Oyinlola, described the rebranding as a “strategic realignment” to make security responses more proactive and effective. “Our goal is clear: to consolidate the gains of the past, close existing gaps, and establish a sustainable framework for peace that will endure well into the future,” he stated, urging communities and civil society to strengthen their partnerships with the military.

The event also featured the hoisting of the new operational flag, commissioning of newly acquired assets—including armored personnel carriers, tanks, and motorbikes—and a charge to freshly deployed troops.

The ceremony formally closed the chapter of Operation Safe Haven, which had been active in Plateau and neighbouring states for years, and ushered in Operation Enduring Peace, which security agencies say represents a renewed commitment to achieving lasting stability in the region.

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Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence

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Google on Thursday announced that Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature will get Nano Banana-powered image generation to create images with personalized context.

That means its AI images can be created using Gemini’s understanding of your likes and interests, without those having to be explicitly noted in the prompt.

This works because Gemini already has context of your data through Google account connections, such as Gmail and Google Photos. So, instead of typing “Generate an image of my dream home, my interests are tennis and music,” you can now just say, “Design my dream home.” 

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What’s more, the Nano Banana-powered connection can also use the labels in your Google Photos, so that it understands names and words that describe a group, like “Family”. For instance, you can create an image by saying, “Generate an image of my family and me doing our favorite activity.”

The company said the “sources” button will show how Gemini derived the context for image generation.

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Google said that just like other connections, Gemini might get the context wrong, and you can provide feedback. Plus, you can also provide reference photos for image generation by clicking the “+” icon.

The image generation feature will be available to Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. within the coming days. Google plans to bring the feature to Gemini in Chrome desktop and to other users soon.

Google first launched Personal Intelligence earlier this year and made it available to all U.S. users in March. Earlier this week, the company expanded the feature to more users in countries like India and Japan.

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JUST IN: FG Graduates 744 Repentant Terrorists After Rehabilitation Programme

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No fewer than 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism on Thursday graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor.

A breakdown of the graduates shows that two are from Abia State, 10 from Adamawa State, one from Akwa Ibom State, two from Anambra State, 12 from Bauchi State, 597 from Borno State, three from Ebonyi State, one from Enugu State, 15 from Kano State, three from Katsina State, one from Kebbi State, five from Kogi State, four from Nasarawa State, two from Niger State, two from Plateau State, two from Sokoto State, and 58 from Yobe State.

The participants also include foreign nationals: one from Burkina Faso, one from Cameroon, two from Chad, and four from the Niger Republic.

In terms of religion, 733 of the graduates are Muslims, while 11 are Christians.

Speaking at the ceremony in Gombe, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the initiative is not a reward for violence but a strategic tool to counter extremism.

Represented by the Director of Special Operations Forces at Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Kabiru Tanimu, he said the programme addresses the human dimension of insurgency and supports long-term peacebuilding.

He added that while military operations remain necessary to neutralise threats, sustainable peace depends on rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

Oluyede stressed that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme, but a structured intervention aimed at reducing violence, weakening extremist recruitment, and promoting stability.

He urged the graduates to embrace a new path, warning against a return to violence, and encouraged them to contribute positively to society.

According to him, successful reintegration requires support from state governments, communities, families, and institutions.

Earlier, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brig. Gen. Yusuf Ali, said the programme was designed as a strategic response to insurgency, combining security operations with rehabilitation efforts.

He explained that participants underwent psychosocial support, vocational training, religious reorientation, civic education, and behavioural transformation.

Ali noted that many beneficiaries were victims of coercion and forced recruitment, adding that the programme gives them an opportunity to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society as responsible citizens.

He emphasised that reintegration is a shared responsibility requiring community acceptance and institutional support.

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Yahaya, represented by his aide, urged the graduates to embrace the opportunity for a fresh start and become productive members of society.

He said the programme reflects the Federal Government’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to peacebuilding, de-radicalisation, and reintegration efforts.

The graduation highlights Nigeria’s continued shift towards combining military operations with non-kinetic strategies in addressing insurgency, particularly in the North-East, as part of broader efforts to reduce recidivism and promote long-term stability.

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