May 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing
About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development
The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Terrorism Trial - Detained Miyetti Allah Leader Seeks Bail
Mr Bodejo, a leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, who is held in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja, faces terrorism charges, including establishing an… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Many Killed As Suspected Herders Invade Enugu Community
The police have confirmed the attack, but said they would provide details later. Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Legal Battle With Us Over $8.6 Million Arms Fund
"I am very disturbed by the fact that you are now claiming ignorance of the fact that the funds belong to Nigeria," reads a letter by Nigeria's lawyer to his US counterpart. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Insecurity - Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Ooni, Others Back State Police
Most of the leaders spoke in support of the establishment of state police except the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Read more »
April 22
Africa: Terrorism Is Alien to Africa, an Imported Evil - Tinubu
President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development. Read more »
Nigeria: War On Insurgency - Badaru-Abubakar's Silent Revolution
Nigeria is certainly not out of the woods but the signs are good and encouraging. Read more »
Nigeria: High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting Holds in Abuja, Nigeria
Representatives from regional and sub-regional organisations, civil society and various entities of the United Nations will attend the meeting. Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina, Kill One - Official
"They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack." Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians
The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: We'll Sustain Military Onslaught Against Bandits in Zamfara, Tinubu Assures Lawal
A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said President Tinubu received some state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in his… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Soldier Who Killed Woman in Enugu Not Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist - Army
The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Soldier's Murder of Woman in Enugu Barracks
The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested. Read more »
Nigeria: 21 Chibok Girls Forced Into Motherhood, Some Returned to Their Abductors
"We have been married for eight years," Ms Grema, who escaped with her child, had said. "I first came out of the forest and then he followed me." Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Girls - 10 Years After Abduction, 91 Still Missing
The success of the Chibok abduction emboldened other terror groups to target schools and kidnap students. Read more »
April 12
Nigeria: Troops Uncover Secret Armoury in Delta, Arrest Three Suspects - Nigerian Army
The development came days after the Nigerian military annonced an operation for recovery of arms and ammunition carted away from 17 soldiers who were murdered in the state last… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Allegation of Bias in Trial of Soldiers
Mr Nwachukwu said that the Nigerian army was a composite national institution and not an ethnic militia. Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Girls' Story Comes Alive in New Film, 'Statues Also Breathe'
This film's release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Chibok Girls' abduction in Borno State. Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Ambush, Says Officer, Six Terrorists Killed
The spokesperson said the lieutenant died in the ambush while four other personnel, who sustained injuries in action, were receiving treatment. Read more »
April 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Contradicts Self On Recovery of Weapons From Murdered 17 Soldiers
Two army officials spoke separately on Wednesday concerning the murder of the 17 soldiers in the state. Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Announces 60th Anniversary Date, Activities
The Nigerian Air Force's 60th anniversary with the theme, 'Nigerian Air Force at 60: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security'. Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Troops Kill Five Violent Extremists, Foil Kidnapping of Church Members
The troops also recovered a cache of arms from the extremists. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Army HQ Confirms Explosion in Ikeja Cantonment
"The Nigerian army therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control." Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: NSCDC Inaugurates Female Strike Force to Secure Abuja Schools
Mr Odumosu said that the primary responsibility of the strike force was to ensure the safety of all schools in Abuja. Read more »