May 21
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Controversially Announces Closure of Abuja's Popular Banex Plaza
PREMIUM TIMES reported how a mob, believed to be workers at the plaza, on Saturday, assaulted two soldiers allegedly over the sale of a mobile phone. Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap '20 People'
The terrorists, numbering about 50, stormed the Dawaki community in Abuja on Sunday evening Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Reject N2m Bribe - Official
The Nigerian Army says suspects offered the bribe in their bid to escape arrest Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction
Some of those rescued said they were in captivity in Sambisa Forest for 10 years. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Gov Hails Troops Over Renewed Onslaught Against Bandits
A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the ongoing military onslaught as a necessary measure to disrupt the criminality of bandits… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Camp, Kill Five Soldiers, Injure 11 Others in Katsina
Over 200 terrorists led by a notorious outlaw, Ado Aleiru, attacked the military camp in broad daylight Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Dozens In Zamfara
Terrorists have killed "at least 20" residents including men, women and children in a village in north-west Nigeria, in an attack that lasted over two hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Military Bases in Nigeria - the Dynamics of the Geopolitics, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Nigeria has missed the opportunity to be a founding member of BRICS, that has been seeking doors for our countries to opt out of neo-colonial control. Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Reported Confiscation of Resident's Property in Enugu
A human rights group wrote a petition, accusing the Nigerian Army of threatening to take over the resident's property. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Assesses State of Barracks Infrastructure in Gombe
The Nigerian Army assessment team said the visit to Gombe to assess the state of barracks infrastructure was crucial to boosting the morale of troops as well as impact positively… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Withdraws Soldiers From Delta Community - Governor
The military personnel had occupied the community following the murder of 17 soldiers in March. Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious IPOB Commander, Two Others
The army says the operation has dealt a significant blow to IPOB networks. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Conducts Conversion Exercise for 528 Officers
The Army said the conversion exercise is very significant in the career progression of officers, especially those who want to continue in service. Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Plans to Host American, French Military Bases - Official
Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »
Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Recieves First Nigerian Female Graduate of British Military Academy
The first lady, who noted the sterling performances of 24-year-old Oluchi Owowoh, a second lieutenant, said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Says No to Foreign Military Bases After Niger Expulsions
Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch
The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch. Read more »
Nigeria: Shiites Petition Nigerian Govt Over Killing of Members During Pro-Palestinian Protest
Clashes between law enforcement agencies, the military and the Shi'ites belonging to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) are a regular occurrence in Nigeria, particularly in… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job
Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »
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 »
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 »