Nigeria: Troops Arrest Notorious IPOB Commander, Four Others Who Allegedly Killed Police Officer

The Nigerian Army said the troops arrested the suspects during a raid on the group's hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: The 13 Coup Charges Against Retired Army General, Others in Full

Five of the charges describe the funds found in the bank accounts of some of the defendants as proceeds of terrorism terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Ballooning Budgets and the Urgent Need to Restructure Nigeria's Security Architecture, By Umar Yakubu

We cannot simply spend our way out of insecurity using an outdated and uncoordinated template. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup

The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Intercepts Ammunition Couriers, Disrupts Supply Routes in Kogi

Troops intercepted suspected couriers and recovered ammunition in Kogi, as security forces intensify efforts to disrupt supply networks linked to armed groups. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Base in Kwara

During the attack, the terrorists carted away eight operational motorcycles and a gun truck, intelligence sources and locals said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Deploy 200 Special Forces to Türkiye for Training - Minister

"We have a Special Forces training agreement. Türkiye has agreed to give us 200 Special Forces training, so as soon as I return, we are sending them here for training." Read more »

Nigeria: Tears, Tributes As Nigeria Buries Brigadier General Braimah, Other Fallen Soldiers

Brigadier General Braimah's death and those of his compatriots happened against the backdrop of Nigeria's prolonged battle against insurgency in parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Raid Ipob Hideout, Rescue Kidnap Victim After N2 Million Ransom

The Nigerian Army said the troops rescued the kidnap victim in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State before raiding the IPOB hideout in Ezeagu LGA of the South-eastern state. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Relaxes Jos North Curfew After Weeks of Violence

Plateau State has relaxed the curfew in Jos North from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. after improved security, weeks after deadly attacks triggered unrest and restrictions. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties

The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Killing of Colonel, Six Soldiers in Borno Attack

PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military formation, killing a colonel, I.A Mohammed and other soldiers Read more »

Nigeria: Insurgents Reportedly Kill Colonel, Other Soldiers in Borno

Military authorities have not issued an official statement about the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Terror Attacks Intensify in Western Zamfara - What We Know So Far

Western Zamfara shares boundaries with Niger, Kebbi and Sokoto States that have also suffered renewed bandits' attacks. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Speaks On NAF Airstrike On North-East Market

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Probes Reported Civilian Casualties in Airstrike On Border Market

"The Service treats all reports of possible civilian harm with the utmost seriousness and empathy, as the protection of innocent lives remains central to all NAF operations." Read more »

Nigeria: CISLAC Demands Probe Into NAF Borno-Yobe Airstrike Killing Civilians

CISLAC expressed concern over the incident, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of civilian harm during counterterrorism operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Arrests ISWAP's Teenage Logistics Courier Linked to Jilli Attacks

A military source says the arrest provided further insight into the operational and logistics network of ISWAP. Read more »

Africa: Checkmating Traoré's Anti-Democracy Incitement in Africa

Enthroning the popular will is essential for staunching democratic reversal in the continent, and stemming the tide of military dictatorship. Read more »

Nigeria: Like NAF, Army Confirms Airstrike Kills Terrorists but Is Silent On Civilian Casualties

Despite detailing operational success, the Army did not indicate whether any civilians were affected by the strike. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Killings of Civilians in Military Airstrike

The rights group said the accidental airstrike killed more than 100 people. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Commends Nigerian Govt for Convicting 386 Terrorism Suspects

Mr Boulos described the mass trial of the suspects as an important step toward accountability and justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Civilians Feared Killed As NAF Airstrike Hits Border Market

The spokesperson for NAF, Ehimen Ejodame, an air commodore, described the airstrikes as precision bombings of terrorists' location in the Jilli axis. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Arrests Two Vessels With Stolen Crude Worth N4 Billion

He said the arrest underscores the Nigerian Navy's continued commitment to combat crude oil theft and other economic saboteurs. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 1,100 People Kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in Four Months - Amnesty

Amnesty International says at least 1,100 people were abducted in northern Nigeria within three months, warning of worsening insecurity and failure by authorities to protect lives. Read more »