February 17
Nigeria: Surviving 62 Days in Bandits' Camp - Kaduna Victims Speak
We were chained to a tree, fed once daily Abductors communicate with walkie-talkie Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 21 in Kaduna, Katsina - Recruit Minors in Sokoto
Bandits have invaded Gindin Dutse Makyali village, Kufana District, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, burning 12 villagers in their homes. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Insecurity May Prevent Nigeria From Achieving SDGs 2030 - Ipcr
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has said the current insecurity in Nigeria may hinder the country from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Live Amid Insecurity
The most expensive venture a nation can embark on or get involved in is the investment in preserving lives and properties. Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Amid Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Service Chiefs
The Senate yesterday passed a vote of confidence in security chiefs after about nine-hour meeting with them behind closed doors. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Security Chiefs
The Senate has passed a Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs for their efforts in fighting the security challenges bedevilling the country. Read more »
February 13
West Africa: We Won't Return to Ecowas - Niger Coup Leader
The head of military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that none of the three Sahel countries would rejoin the regional bloc, Economic Community of… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram's Drug Supplier, Others Arrested
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 24 suspected drug traffickers and dealers, including a 42-year-old man, taking thousands of opioid… Read more »
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 »
Nigeria: Police Warn Against Hostilities Towards Medical Personnel in Kano
The police command in Kano State on Sunday warned the public against hostile actions towards medical personnel discharging their primary assignments in the state. Read more »
February 10
West Africa: Ecowas Exit - Tinubu Sends Delegation to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
President Bola Tinubu has sent some of his cabinet members to the governments of Republic of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso over the trio's recent move to exit the regional bloc,… Read more »
February 08
West Africa: Ecowas Ministers Meet Over Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission on Thursday convened an Extraordinary Session of its Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Gunshots As Niger Residents Troop to Streets Over Hardship
Gunshots were fired by the Police to disperse residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, who were protesting against the rising cost of living. 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 26
Nigeria: 13 Kaduna Villagers Still in Captivity 46 Days After Abduction
Thirteen villagers remain in captivity 46 days after their abduction by bandits at Unguwar Liman under Gwada ward of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. 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 18, 2023
Nigeria: Rivers State Leaders Agree on Resolutions to Restore Peace
Stakeholders in Rivers State have agreed on eight resolutions to restore peace to the troubled oil-bearing state, following the face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his… Read more »
December 08, 2023
West Africa: An Agenda of Stability and Renewal for Ecowas
When ECOWAS leaders last convened in a summit in Abuja in July 2023, it was a hastily arranged gathering to craft a response to a military coup in Niger Republic in the wake of a… Read more »
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 »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: How I Chased Shekau Out of Niger State - Ex-Gov Aliyu
A former governor of Niger state, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, has said he chased the dreaded Boko Haram leaders, Abubakar Shekau and Abu Qaqa, out of Niger State during his first… Read more »
December 29, 2017
Africa: Mutaru Muqthar Emerges African of the Year 2017
The award jury of the Daily Trust African of the Year Award has named 34-year-old Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar as AFRICAN OF THE YEAR for 2017. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Borno State Governor Wants More Troops in North East
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has called for the deployment of more military personnel to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from their enclaves in Borno and other… Read more »