April 22
Nigeria: Military Confirms 6 Soldiers' Killing, Launches Manhunt
The military high command, on Sunday said marauding terrorists, who recently killed some of its personnel in Niger State will pay dearly for the dastardly act, saying they would be… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Military Neutralises Terrorists Who Killed Soldiers in Borno
The military high command, on Sunday, disclosed that it has neutralised six of the terrorists who killed its personnel along Biu-Buni Yadi road, Borno state. Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Week of Mixed Emotions for the Military
Last week our military underwent what would be described as a period of tumultuous mixed emotions. They had just endured a day of horror when they announced the decimation of their… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Military Bows to Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor
Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Bandits Gun Down Politician During Ramadan Prayers, Abduct Wife, Daughters
Bandits struck in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, on Saturday night, killing worshippers observing Ramadan prayers. Read more »
March 20
Nigeria: Amid Security Challenges in Nigeria, Army Deploys Troops to South Sudan
The Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre, on Wednesday, rounded off the training of 157 Army troops deployed for a peacekeeping mission to Abyei in… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Combs Terrorists' Hideouts in Niger, Destroys Logistics Base
Troops of the Nigerian military attached to Operation WHIRL PUNCH have raided a hideout in Palele near the Shiroro community in Niger State where terrorists and their logistics… Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: Troops Raid Bandits' Den, Rescue 5 Victims in FCT
Troops have rescued five of the six remaining abducted victims at Kawu in Bwari Area Council of the FCT who were held captive by bandits. Read more »
March 08
West Africa: Ecowas Engaging Third Parties to Resolve Dispute With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso - Official
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is involving third parties to resolve its differences with three "important members" - Mali, Burkina-Faso and… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: As We Welcome State Police...
To many Nigerians, the decision to establish state police in the country is a welcome development. Appropriately titled 'A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal… Read more »
March 06
West Africa: No Compulsion in Ecowas Membership - Nigerian Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said there's no compulsion in the membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: We Have No Desire to Truncate Democracy - Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army says troops of Armed Forces of Nigeria do not have desire to truncate Nigeria's democracy, which he described as "nascent", insisting that democracy has come to… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: DHQ Dismisses Coup Attempt Rumour
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked a media report that the Presidential Guards Brigade has been put on high alert over the fear of a coup attempt. Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Troops Killed 286 Terrorists, Rescued 122 Hostages in 1 Week - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Time for State Police in Nigeria
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP's) Governors' Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, speaking on behalf of the forum, last week, harped on the… Read more »
February 04
Nigeria: 30 Minutes With General Christopher Musa
In this interview, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, speaks on the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria and efforts to contain it. He also speaks on the… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Residents Flee As Bandits Attack Military Camp in Katsina
Heavily armed bandits have attacked a military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina state. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Govt, China to Build Steel Plant, Military Hardware in Ajaokuta - Minister
The Nigerian government has commenced discussions with renowned Chinese Company, Luan Steel Holding Group to build a new Steel Plant in Nigeria and commence the building of… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Navy Should Be Commended for Fight Against Crude - Oil Theft - Reps Deputy Spokesman
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Philip Agbese, has dismissed the allegations of the Nigerian Navy's involvement in crude oil theft in the Niger… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Army Decorates 47 New Generals
The promotion of 47 Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major General has been approved by the Army Council. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Bombing 'Regrettable Error', Won't Reoccur, Army Chief Insists
The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday, insisted that the military airstrikes at Tudun Biri village that killed over 100 villagers was a ''regrettable error'' that… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: Why Niger Withdrew MJTF Troops From Border With Nigeria
The withdrawal of troops by Niger from the Multinational Joint Task Force at the border with Nigeria was due to financial sanctions on Niger by the EU, AU, the UK governments as… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Navy Combs Lagos Waters, Intercepts Boat Carrying 90 Drums of PMs
Naval officers have arrested a large fibre boat said to be transporting illegally obtained Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol along the Ijegun waterways. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Amnesty for Niger Delta Militants - Insights From Doctoral Research
The Nigerian government's decision to grant amnesty to former Niger Delta militants has been a subject of debate and diverse opinions, with some applauding it as a path to… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Army Discovers Bombs in Ikeja 21 Years After Blast, Begins Clearance
The army authorities have discovered explosives at the scene of the Ikeja bomb blast, 21 years and nine months after. Read more »