October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Navy Fingers Global Oil Companies in Multi-Billion Dollar Crude Oil Theft Ring
The Nigerian Navy has fingered International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Multinational Oil Companies (MOCs) as syndicates in the crude oil theft ring in the Niger Delta region. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: DSS, EFCC, Navy, Others Face Off in National Shooting Tourney
Over 100 athletes across the country yesterday engaged one another as the third edition of the Major Ojo National Shooting Championship began. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Nigeria: 49 Killed As Super Tucano Bombs Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa
Not fewer than 49 Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed when a Super Tucano warplane bombed three terrorists hideout in Sambisa forest in Borno State during multiple raids. Read more »
August 18, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Engage Bandits, Rescue Nursing Mother Along Zaria-Kano Highway
Kaduna State Government said security agencies have rescued a nursing mother and two others around Ungwan Namama, along the Zaria-Kano road. Read more »
August 14, 2022
Nigeria: 'Terrorists On the Run' As Air Force Bombs Niger, Kaduna Hideouts
Scores of terrorists in Kaduna and Niger States are currently on the run following offensive operation carried out by officers of the Nigerian Air Force, Daily Trust can confirm. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Nigeria: Shooting Range - Residents Flee As Army Bullets Hit Homes in Ibadan
Some residents of the community around 2 Division Nigeria Army, Odogbo in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have fled their homes following the alleged constant shelling of their… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Nigeria: 1,755 Terrorists Surrender, 29 Killed in Two Weeks - Military
The Military High Command says at least 1,755 terrorists have surrendered within two weeks, while troops killed 29 insurgents, arrested 55 and rescued 52 civilians in the… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity - Army Trains Soldiers On Combat, Arms, Map Reading
The Nigerian Army has begun training of its officers and men in map reading, combat swimming, obstacle crossing and skills at arms as part of its effort to tackle insecurity in the… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Kill Scores of Terrorists in Borno, 20 Others Surrender
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Hadin Kai has killed scores of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African (ISWAP) terrorists in an air raid in Bama Local Government Area of… Read more »
July 17, 2022
Nigeria: Jailbreaks - 6,108 Escapees Threaten Nigeria's War Against Terror
In recent years, Nigerian custodial centres have witnessed a series of jailbreaks that continue to pose serious threats to the myriad of security challenges facing the country. Read more »
July 02, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Reacts As Army Launches 'Manhunt' for Killers of Soldiers in Niger, Taraba
The Nigerian Army said it had begun a manhunt against the terrorists who killed some of its personnel, police officers and civilians at a mining site in Niger State on Wednesday. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Nigeria: 4,770 Terrorists Surrender in 2 Weeks - DHQ
Defence Headquarters says 4,770 terrorists comprising 864 adult males, 1,415 women and 2,490 children surrendered to the Nigerian troops between June 1 and June 15, in the North… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Nigeria: Army Plans to Engage Services of Retired Personnel in Tackling Insecurity
The Nigerian Army will continue to engage the services of its retired personnel in tackling insecurity in the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has… Read more »
Nigeria: Drama As Sanwo-Olu's Convoy Chases Errant Motorcyclist Into Army Barracks
There was a commotion when the Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ordered the arrest of a military officer for riding his motorcycle against traffic. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Nigeria: Banditry - Military Fumes, Rejects Zamfara's Call for Citizens to Take Up Arms
The Military High Command, on Monday, flayed the call of Zamfara State government for residents to take up arms and defend themselves against marauding bandits and terrorists. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Nigeria: Soldier's Wife, Other Residents Abducted in Fresh Kaduna Attack
Seven people, including the wife of a military officer, have been kidnapped at Keke A and Keke B areas of New Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Kill 47 Boko Haram Fighters, Capture 2 in Borno
The troops of Operations Hadin Kai (OPHK) in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have reportedly killed 47 terrorists, including top commanders of a… Read more »
June 12, 2022
Nigeria: Army Enlists 5,800 Soldiers to Curb Insecurity
The Nigerian Army has enlisted 5,800 soldiers in its efforts to tackle the security challenges bedevilling the country. Read more »
June 02, 2022
Nigeria: IPOB's Explosive Device Blows Up Own Members - Army
The Nigerian Army says an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) has… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Nigeria: I'm Not Involved in Arms Deal, 2023 Presidential Race - Ali-Modu Sheriff
A former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has said he is not into arms deals as alleged in some quarters and threatened legal action against those blackmailing… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Warns Military As Bandits Kill Scores in Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned military authorities not to let off their guards in the fight against banditry as he reacts to the murder of many villagers by bandits over… Read more »
October 26, 2006
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Failed - ICG
Nigeria's leadership has failed at every level and the country faces grave risks in the run-up to landmark elections next year, a non-government conflict prevention group said in a… Read more »