May 23
Nigeria: Navy Hands Oil Thieves, PMs Consignment Over to NSCDC
An operative of the Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base (FoB) has handed two suspected oil thieves and 3,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigeria Security and… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Nigeria's Opposition Lawmakers Condemn Failed Coup in Congo, Want Perpetrators Punished
Nigerian federal lawmakers belonging to the main opposition political party, PDP, known as the G60, have condemned the failed coup attempt in DR Congo, calling for prosecution of… Read more »
Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Banex Plaza Shut for Investigation - Army
The Nigerian Army has said the closure of Banex Plaza in Wuse II of Abuja was for extensive investigation to unravel circumstances surrounding the unwarranted attack on soldiers in… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 7 Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa, Kaduna, neutralised seven terrorists while carrying out a fighting patrol along Udawa - Kurebe Road… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others
The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo, Dies At 55
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, on Wednesday. He was aged 55. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: NAF Expecting 48 New Aircraft, Says Spokesman
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the NAF was expecting 48 more aircraft to boost its… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Seek Improved Welfare, to Honour Irabor, Ihejirika
Retired Army, Navy and Airforce Officers (RANAO) have called for improved welfare for members and pledged to contribute to tackling insecurity across the country. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Bring Down Nigeria's Enemies, Lagbaja Orders Commanders
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed field commanders to remain committed in bringing the nation's adversaries to their knees and restoring sanity in… Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: Killing of 17 Soldiers - Wanted Delta Monarch Reports Self to Police
Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Killers of 16 Army Personnel in Delta Must Face Consequences - Senate
The Senate has reacted to the gruesome murder of 16 Army personnel of 'Operation Delta Safe' in Okuama community of Ughelli South local government area of Delta State during a… Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks Investment in Research to Combat Insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advocated investment in research and development to surmount insecurity in the country. Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: World NSCDC Day - Kebbi Command Graduates 71 Officers
The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has graduated 71 officers and men of the corps after a six-month training following their recruitment in… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Coup Calls Driven By Criminals Losing Ground to Military - Group
A civil society organisation, Advocates for Democracy and Development (ADD), on Monday, said those calling for the military to overthrow the civilian government are those who were… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Navy Arrests Six Suspected Oil Thieves in Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy's, Forward Operation Base (FOB), Ibaka in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State have busted a syndicate of oil thieves and arrested six of… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Security Forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Kill 5 in Bauchi
A combined team of security operatives comprising the police and Ahmed Ali Kwara Hunters Squad have aborted a kidnap plot in Giade, Giade local government area of Bauchi State and… Read more »
February 05
West Africa: Nigeria and Fragmented Ecowas
The recent decision of three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to have… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Nigeria Buys 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters, Others From U.S. for $1bn
The United States Department of Defense has confirmed a significant arms sale to Nigeria, involving 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, to bolster the West African nation's military… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill 12 Terrorists, Destroy Armoury in Borno
No fewer than 12 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes executed by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 50,000 Soldiers Involved in Counter-Terrorism, Separatist Operations - COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that more than 50,000 soldiers are presently involved in several peacekeeping operations across the country. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: 'Military Won't Shield Personnel Involved in Drug Trafficking'
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not shield any military personnel found culpable of illicit drug abuse and trafficking. Read more »
December 10, 2023
West Africa: Bazoum's Future Uncertain As Ecowas Leaders Recognise Niger Junta
In a decisive move, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) leaders officially acknowledged the current junta governing Niger, signalling a roadblock for the swift… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu Demands Probe Into Kaduna Bombing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, northern governors and other prominent Nigerians have called for the probe of the drone attack on a Kaduna village on Sunday. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Kill 52 Militants, Arrest 204, Rescue 234 Hostages
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal security operations killed 52 terrorists, arrested 204 and rescued 234 hostages in the past week. Read more »