March 15
Nigeria: Defence Ministry Advocates Timely Payment of Military Retirees' Pension
He highlighted that many retirees rely on their entitlements for livelihood and well-being. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Defence Minister Directs Service Chiefs to Intensify Operations Against Terrorists
Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the service chiefs to immediately recalibrate military operations across multiple theatres following a surge in brazen… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Reportedly Reclaim Borno Village Seized By Boko Haram
Soldiers are now in control of the facility and surrounding areas after the operation. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Amidst Several Attacks in Borno, Terrorists Attack Military Base in Yobe
"The gallant troops responded with exceptional manoeuvre and firepower," an army spokesperson said. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Repels Attack, As Insurgents Kill Soldier, Civilians in Borno
According to the source, despite having no air support, the Nigerian troops repelled the attack and killed many of the Insurgents. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Ramadan Siege - Rising Terror Attacks in Islamic Holy Month Shake Northern Nigeria
From Borno to Kebbi and Zamfara, a wave of attacks since the start of Ramadan has left dozens dead, displaced thousands and raised fresh fears about insurgent resurgence. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Repelled Coordinated Boko Haram Attacks On Borno Communities - Nigerian Army
"During the engagements, several terrorists were neutralised," the army said. Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Foil Midnight Attacks On Borno Military Bases - - Official
Sani Uba, the spokesperson for the joint task force, in a statement on Friday, said the terrorists targeted military formations around Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok. Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Dismantle IPOB's Bomb-Making Factory, Hideouts
The army said the troops conducted the operations, which began on 3 March, in collaboration with other security operatives, including personnel of the Nigerian Air Force which… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kill Terrorists After Attack On Borno Base
The Boko Haram terrorists carried out the attack on Tuesday evening shortly after residents broke their Ramadan fast Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Gun Runner in Plateau, Kaduna
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, says troops, deployed at Wase, rescued the victims during an aggressive patrol around Kukawa in Kanam Local… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Officer, Others Killed As Nigerian Army Repels ISWAP Attacks in Borno
The group claimed that a Nigerian Army officer, Major U.I. Mairiga, and two other soldiers were killed during the assaults. Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Remembering Ambakina Moses Jitoboh
Ambakina Moses Jitoboh died suddenly on 28 December 2025. He was born on 1 June 1970 to a father from Trofani, in Sagbama Local Government Area of Nigeria's Bayelsa State.… Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Nigeria Calls for Restraint, Dialogue As U.S./Israel War With Iran Continues
The Nigerian government urged the warring parties to avoid actions that are likely to intensify hostilities. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Amend Constitution to Accommodate State Police - Tinubu to Senators
President Tinubu said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states'… Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Owo - Six Church Worshippers Kidnapped, One Suspected Informant Arrested - - Police
Owo and its environs, in the northern part of Ondo State, have experienced waves of insecurity in recent years, including the June 2022 attack on a catholic church in the town. Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: Five Terrorists Killed in Failed Ambush of Nigerian Army General - Official
The incident occurred when the commander's convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Soldiers Arrest Drone Supplier, Suspected Collaborators
Items recovered from the suspect included two aerial drones, drone accessories and 20 solar power banks. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Kill Suspected Terrorist in Benue Raid, Recover Rifles
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Ahmad Zubairu, said the operation followed intelligence on the activities of suspected fighters at Kumeh Village. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: U.S. Troop Deployment Signals New Phase in Nigeria's Counter-Terrorism Fight - Reps Deputy Spokesperson
The American military personnel were deployed in Bauchi State to provide specialised training for Nigerian troops and strengthen intelligence-sharing efforts aimed at combating… Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Tinubu, Army Chief, Others Honour Gen Murtala Muhammed At 50th Anniversary Wreath-Laying
The solemn remembrance, which held on the grounds of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS), Central Business District, Garki, brought together senior government… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Defence Minister Commends Gov Lawal for Providing Armoured Vehicles, Drones to Troops in Zamfara
On Wednesday, the governor distributed armoured vehicles and other operational equipment to troops at a ceremony held at the Government House, Gusau Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Captured
Mr Ridwan was reportedly arrested on the frontline, in a Russian base where he was deployed. Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Arrival of 100 U.S. Troops
In a statement on Monday evening, Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for Defence Headquarters, said the US troops and associated equipment landed at Bauchi Airfield. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Terrorists Wreaking Havoc in Borgu Area of Niger State - Residents
According to the residents, the terrorists set houses on fire and killed about 26 people in attacks that began early Thursday morning. Read more »
