July 29, 2022
Nigeria: Terrorists Engage Troops in Shootout in Abuja Border Town
The latest attack on the military checkpoint comes a few days after terrorists launched a similar attack on presidential guards in Abuja. Read more »
July 28, 2022
Nigeria: Attack On Presidential Guards - Nigerian Military Counterattacks Terrorists, Kills 30 - Official
Two officers (a lieutenant and a captain) and six soldiers were killed in the attack while at least four others were injured in the attack on the Presidential Guards Brigade. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - 70 Arrested Oil Vessels Handed Over to EFCC - Navy
The Navy said a total of 127 vessels were involved in different forms of illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft in the period under review. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Sanction BBC, Trust TV for Airing Interviews With Terrorists
Mr Mohammed said the federal government is aware of the 'unprofessional documentary' by the BBC Africa Eye, where interviews were granted to bandit warlords and terror gangs. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Nigeria: How Legitimate Is "Legitimate Self-Defence" in Nigeria?
What did Jesus really mean when he said, "he who does not have a sword should sell his cloak and get one?" (Cf Luke 22:). Read more »
July 28, 2022
Nigeria: Arms Trafficking From Libya to Niger Is Back - Nigeria, Others Should Be Concerned
Countries in the Sahel need to collaborate to stem the tide of weapons flowing through Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: How Insecurity Causes Malnutrition for Millions of Nigerian Children
At least 17 million Nigerian children are undernourished; stunted and/or wasted, giving Nigeria the highest burden of malnutrition in Africa and the second highest in the world. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Nigeria: What We Discussed About Buhari's Impeachment, Insecurity - Senator
The opposition lawmakers expressed their anger that Senate President Ahmad Lawan did not allow them to discuss the insecurity across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Rescued Two More Chibok Girls - Army
This comes barely two months after the Army announced the rescue of one other girl from the Chibok girls group abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Senators Walk Out of Plenary Over Insecurity, Buhari's Impeachment
The lawmakers walked out of the chamber during Wednesday's proceedings after the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, shut down a motion on insecurity. Read more »
July 21, 2022
West Africa: Stinting to Survive in West Africa's Sahel Region
Development agencies working in the Sahel are finding themselves in a bind, as pledges for funding were made in December 2021, without foreseeing the 50 per cent hikes in staple… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 42 Terrorists As 3,858 Surrender in North-East - DHQ
The DHQ also said six terrorists' commanders surrendered to troops at Gwoza. Read more »
July 09, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Military Influence 'Dwindles' in Nigerian Elections
Thus, 2023 would be the first time in the Fourth Republic that a retired military officer will not be a major contender for the office of Nigeria's president. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine War - Nigerian Govt Offers Admission to Displaced Students
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which started on February 24, led to the disruption of lives and activities in Ukraine including education. Read more »
July 04, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack On Plateau Town
The spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven (OSH) Jos, Ishaku Takwa told this newspaper that the assailants fled when the troops arrived in the town. Read more »
July 02, 2022
Nigeria: "I've Sacrificed My Life for Nigeria," - Soldier Who Died in Shiroro Attack
The soldier, Husseini Muhammad, from Jigawa State, was among 37 security personnel killed in the attack at a mining site in Shiroro Local Government Niger State Read more »
June 29, 2022
Nigeria: Soldiers Reportedly Kill 10 People in Cross River
The soldiers were said to be on a reprisal after one of their commanders was killed. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Faults Zamfara Governor's Call for Residents to Bear Arms.
Mr Irabor said the armed forces do not take instruction from state governments. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies Dislodge IPOB, ESN From Hideouts
Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines with five rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and two pump action rifles were among the items recovered during the operation, according to the Nigerian… Read more »
June 26, 2022
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Tells Residents to Buy Guns to Defend Themselves From Militants
The Zamfara State Government has asked residents of the state to 'obtain guns to defend themselves against terrorists who have been attacking the residents of the state for the… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Nigeria: Troops Kill Terrorists, Arrest Gun Runners, Collaborators, Others - DHQ
DHQ also said six kidnapped civilians were rescued by the troops. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity - Our Resolutions Mere Statements, Deputy Speaker Laments As Reps Summon IGP, Army Chief
The lawmakers asked the security agencies to immediately do everything possible to ensure the safe release of a Plateau monarch and many others in kidnapper's captivity across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military to Compulsorily Retire 'Disgruntled, Unmotivated' Soldiers, Officers
"Consequently, on the identification of disgruntled or unmotivated personnel Services are advised to take steps to compulsorily discharge or retire such personnel in line with… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: Another Suspected 'Chibok Girl' Rescued By Nigerian Army
The lady, who was rescued alongside her son, was seen around Ngoshe, a post by the Nigerian Army on Facebook says. Read more »
June 12, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity - I Live Daily With 'Grief and Worry' - Buhari
"I am living daily with the grief and worry for all those victims and prisoners of terrorism and kidnapping," Mr Buhari says. Read more »