November 18, 2025
Nigeria: Atiku Urges Military Occupation of Borno, Other Troubled States
Atiku says were he to be President, he would have handled Nigeria's current insecurity differently. Read more »
November 17, 2025
Nigeria: ISWAP Confirms Kidnapping, Killing Nigerian Army General
In an Arabic statement published in its propaganda newsletter magazine, Amaq, ISWAP said it captured Mr Uba and executed him after he was interrogated. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kidnap Schoolgirls in Kebbi
Locals told our reporter that the terrorists, locally known as bandits, infiltrated the area through Zamfara forests, and operated unhindered despite two military checkpoints near… Read more »
November 14, 2025
Nigeria: Disputed Abuja Land - Minister Defends Naval Officer, Says Wike Defied Military Advice
"There is no law in the military that recommends punishment for the officer." Read more »
November 12, 2025
Nigeria: We'll Protect Him If..., Defence Minister Speaks On Naval Officer Who Confronted Wike
In his reaction, former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai described Mr Wike's action as a threat to national security. Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Over Abduction of Defence Ministry Directors As Military Announces Major Gains Against Terrorists
Hours after the Nigerian Army announced a series of nationwide victories against terrorists and oil thieves, six directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence were abducted by… Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Bandit, Recover Arms Cache in Benue
The Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Ahmad Zubairu, confirmed the operation in a statement on Tuesday Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Addresses Clash With Soldiers, Vows to End Illegal Buildings in Abuja
Speaking after the incident, Mr Wike vowed that the FCT Administration would not succumb to intimidation or blackmail. Read more »
November 11, 2025
Nigeria: Anambra 2025 - Nigerian Army Speaks On Soldiers' Confrontation With Deputy Governor
The Army was reacting to a video clip in which a soldier appeared to be engaging in a confrontation with the Anambra State Governor, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during the Saturday's… Read more »
November 10, 2025
Nigeria: NAF Kills Many Terrorists in Precision Airstrikes Across Northern Nigeria - Official
The operations, he said, marked a decisive phase in the ongoing effort to degrade terrorists and criminal networks across the northern region. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 86 Victims, Arrest 29 Terror Suspects in Borno - Official
The troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2, OPHK, encountered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Dutse Kura on Sunday while responding to reports of abductions along the… Read more »
November 07, 2025
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Files Defence in Terrorism Trial
Mr Kanu was filing the documents inside the courtroom, as directed by Judge James Omotosho, at the time of this report. Read more »
November 06, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerians in U.S. Reject American Military Intervention in Nigeria
"While we recognise and join in the urgent concern over the killings of Christians, Muslims and other innocent Nigerians, we unequivocally reject the idea of foreign military… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Military Presents Plan for Potential Action in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria and accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of allowing the mass slaughter of Christians. Read more »
November 05, 2025
Nigeria: Civilians in Nigeria's Conflict Zones Risk More Harm If Trump Orders Military Action
Mr Trump's framing of Nigeria's violence as "Christian genocide" resonates with US evangelical constituencies but misrepresents the country's complex conflict landscape Read more »
November 04, 2025
Nigeria: Drama in Senate As Akpabio, Deputy Bicker Over Trump's Military Threat
The drama began when Mr Akpabio, denied a statement attributed to him by a blog, which claimed he had responded to President Trump by saying that Christians in Nigeria were not… Read more »
Nigeria: China Opposes Trump's Threat Against Nigeria, Declares Support for Nigerian Govt
The Chinese government made its position known on Tuesday when Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed a press conference Read more »
November 03, 2025
Nigeria: Navy Reshuffles 65 Rear Admirals to Key Commands
The Navy authorities said the large-scale postings were part of efforts to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance the Service's maritime security posture. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims, Recovers ₦3.8m Ransom in Kogi
The army said the operation was launched by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities along the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.-Based Nigerian Tells Tinubu How to Respond to Trump's Military Action Threat
The activist urges the Nigerian government to respond to Mr Trump by taking "immediate, resolute action" to protect the country's sovereignty and dignity. Read more »
Nigeria: There Should Never Again Be a Coup in Nigeria
Nigeria must instead embark on continuous reforms to consolidate the gains of its democracy since 1999. Read more »
November 02, 2025
Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Coup Plot: Over 30 People to Face Trial
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier published the identities of 16 top military officers allegedly involved in the failed attempt. Read more »
October 31, 2025
Nigeria: Massive Redeployment At Nigerian Air Force, Top Officers Affected
"With this new wave of appointments, the Nigerian Air Force is poised to ... usher in an era of smarter, more adaptive air operations." Read more »
October 30, 2025
Nigeria: New Nigerian Army Chief Redeploys Senior Officers
Army spokesperson Appolonia Aneke announced the deployments in a Thursday statement. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Decorates Nigeria's New Military Chiefs With New Ranks
The Service Chiefs were decorated on Thursday at the council chambers of the State House, Abuja. Read more »
