September 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Bill for Establishment of Centre for Arms Control - NSA
Mr Kokumo said the control of small arms and light weapons proliferation was not only a national concern but also a matter of international importance. Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Military Orders Investigation Into Alleged Detention of Naval Personnel for Six Years
Abbas Haruna, a naval rating, was allegedly detained on the orders of an officer, Muhammad Adamu. Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Condemns Treatment of Ex-Soldier By IPOB
"It must be unequivocally stated that the claim by IPOB and its terrorist leader that ex-Cpl. Toriola is still serving in the Nigerian Army is far from the truth." Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Dozens Still Trapped As NEMA, Military, Others Intensify Rescue Operations - Official
The NEMA official said the agency has rescued 200 in the last 24 hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill 28 Militants in Niger
PREMIUM TIMES reported an early morning invasion of the Niger community on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Outfit Intercepts 610 Rounds of Ammunition in Katsina - Official
"The suspect managed to evade capture, leaving behind the concealed ammunition," the Katsina State official said. Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Niger Community Again
Local sources around the village told PREMIUM TIMES that they have been hearing sporadic gunshots from the axis since 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Gunmen Pretending to Be Land Buyers Murder Three Persons in South-East
The latest attack occurred barely a week after gunmen attacked the Headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Reacts to Reported Mass Resignation of Soldiers
The Nigerian Army faults the allegation of widespread resignation of personnel due to poor welfare. Read more »
September 06
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Battle Terrorists in Borno, Kaduna, Kill Many - Official
In Borno, the terrorists were forced to abandon 24 hostages who were rescued by the troops after a fierce firefight. Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Troops Immobilised Combat Vehicles Destroyed By Terrorists in Viral Video - DHQ
DHQ also clarified that another viral video propagated from the terrorist camp suggesting the mass killing of allegedly abducted villagers in Sokoto was fake. Read more »
Nigeria: ACF Hails Tinubu for Authorising Nigerian Military Chief's Visit to Niger
"The ACF recalls the tension that arose following the military coup in Niger in July 2023." Read more »
August 29
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill 1,166 Terrorists, Rescue 721 Hostages - DHQ
The military also announced the rescue of hundreds of hostages during the period. Read more »
August 28
Nigeria: Why Troops Withdrew From Niger Communities Under Bandits' Siege - Nigerian Military
Speaking with a PREMIUM TIMES correspondent on Tuesday, the DHQ spokesperson said the military would return with a better strategy to confront the bandits Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Terrorists, Destroy 25 Illegal Refineries
"Battle damage assessment and feedback from local sources revealed several of the terrorists were eliminated as a result of the strike." Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Alleged Invasion of Churches By Soldiers
A report surfaced last Sunday alleging that some soldiers invaded Catholic churches and dispersed worshippers at Umunze, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of… Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Five Terrorist Commanders, 35 Fighters in Borno - Official
"Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets successfully engaged." Read more »
August 18
Nigeria: Boosting Indigenous Arms Production in Nigeria
The time is ripe for Nigeria, as the Giant of Africa, to start harnessing its human and technological potential in the mass production of weapons to meet security demands and… Read more »
August 09
Nigeria: Navy Rescues 59 People From Drowning, Loses Officer
The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, has rescued 59 people from a dredging vessel, MV AMBIKA 4, working at Opobo field near Opobo River. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 108 Suspected Terrorists, Rescues 214 Hostages in One Week - DHQ
Spokesperson speaks on Nigerian military operations across the country Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Atiku Reacts to Soldier's Killing of Teenage Protester in Kaduna
Atiku describes the killing of the boy in Kaduna as a "tragic incident". Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - We're Trailing Those Calling for Regime Change - Military
The CDS said the military knew that some protesters calling for regime changes were sponsored, adding that the armed forces and other security agencies were trailing them to bring… Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: Navy Apprehends 35 Illegal Oil Vessels - Naval Chief
The CNS said the apprehended vessels were handed over to the appropriate prosecuting authorities. Read more »
July 29
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 12 Illegal Refining Sites in Abia, Rivers
Oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta region has been a source of concern to the Nigerian government because of its impact on the country's earnings from crude oil. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed in Borno Police Barracks Attack - Official
The police spokesperson in the state, Nahum Kenneth, in a statement, said the terrorists attempted to invade the barracks but were repelled by officers. Read more »