November 07
Nigeria: Military Confirms Presence of New Terrorists' Group in Sokoto, Kebbi
Daily Trust
The military high command has confirmed the presence of a new terrorists' group known as 'Lukarawas' in Sokoto and Kebbi states, which it says has been exacerbating the security… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Did Everything Possible to Save Lagbaja's Life - Acting Coas
Vanguard
...Says Lagbaja needs to be celebrated for his dedication Read more »
Central African Republic: CAR Rebels Surrender As Chad Military Joins in Border Peace Efforts
VOA
The Central African Republic said Wednesday that several hundred rebels have surrendered and handed over their weapons over to government troops and U.N. forces. The rebels… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms Emergence of New Terrorists' Group in Northwest
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists group known as 'Lukarawas', exacerbating insecurity in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Council of Ministers Steps Up Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Efforts
Shabelle
In its weekly session, Somalia's Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, delved into a comprehensive review of the nation's strategies and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Defense Minister Outlines New African Union Mission in Regional Tour
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdiqadir Mohamed Noor, has been actively engaging with troop-contributing countries for the forthcoming African Union mission, set to start in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Personnel to Wear Black Band in Tribute to Late Coas for Seven Days - Lagbaja
Premium Times
The Federal Government had on Wednesday ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast to mourn the deceased COAS, who was appointed on 19 June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorised Inter-Border Communities in Niger, Kaduna Mourn Army Chief Lagbaja
Premium Times
Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, while serving as General Officer Commanding, I Division Kaduna, led operations against groups terrorising border communities in Birnin Gwari,… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorist Leaders Begging to Surrender - Nigerian Military
Premium Times
"We are opening a surrendering corridor for that purpose." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja's Death - Top Generals for Redeployment
Daily Trust
A major redeployment of top generals in the Nigerian Army is imminent, following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Police Officers, DSS Impersonators Arrested Over 'One Chance'
Vanguard
Operatives of the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have arrested three impersonators of the police and the Department of State Services, DSS, over alleged 'one… Read more »
November 06
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Chief Dies
Premium Times
Born on 28 February 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 19 June 2023, by President Tinubu. Read more »
Sudan: UN Decries 'Systematic Use of Sexual Violence As a Weapon of War' in Sudan's Agricultural Heartland
People's Dispatch
Widespread rapes, sexual slavery and forced marriages under torture have been reported in Sudan's Gezira state, amid the ongoing depopulation campaign unleashed by the paramilitary… Read more »
Nigeria: Etsako East Has Become a Killing Field, LG Chairman Laments
Vanguard
The Executive Chairman of Etsako East local Government Area of Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh has lamented the spate of killings by marauding Fulani herdsmen and militias that… Read more »
Somalia: EU Delivers Military Aid to Boost Somalia's Fight Against Insurgency
Radio Dalsan
The European Union (EU) handed over a fleet of military vehicles and equipment to the Somali government on Tuesday, at the General Dhagabadan Training Camp in Mogadishu. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian President Says Army Chief Is Dead
VOA
Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country's president. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja - Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting [press release]
Premium Times
Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja Dies in Lagos At 56
Leadership
The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. He was aged… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Things to Know About Late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja
Vanguard
The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish-Made Drone Crashes in Al-Shabaab-Controlled Farsooley, Somalia
Radio Dalsan
A Turkish-made drone armed with missiles reportedly crashed on Tuesday in the Al-Shabaab-controlled village of Farsooley, located in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, local sources… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Neutralise Five Bandits in Plateau Community
This Day
Troops attached to the Forward Operation Base (FOB) of Operation Safe Haven, stationed in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State have killed five bandits, including their… Read more »
Nigeria: Babangida, Marwa, Others Pay Tributes to Ex-NDLEA Boss, Kwajafa, As He's Buried
This Day
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, current NDLEA Chief, Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa, and a host of others, yesterday, in Abuja, paid tribute… Read more »
Nigeria: Wife of Former Chief of Defence Staff, Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, Dies in Abuja
Vanguard
Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim, has passed away in Abuja. Read more »
November 05
Mali: Investigation Demanded After Deadly Mali Drone Attack
AI London
The Malian authorities must carry out an effective and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least eight civilians following drone strikes that targeted a market on a… Read more »
