March 20
Nigeria: Murder of Soldiers - 'There'll Be No More Attacks On Villages, If Any Has Happened,' - Delta Governor
The governor spoke on Tuesday shortly after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read more »
March 19
Nigeria: Senate Probes Killing of Soldiers in Delta, Rejects One-Minute Silence for Deceased
The Committees on Defence, Army, Air Force and Navy are to conduct the investigation and report to the upper legislative chamber. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Denies Responsibility for Retaliatory Attack On Delta Community
Suspected residents of Okuama community on Thursday ambushed and murdered the soldiers including four officers. Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Releases Names, Photos of Soldiers Killed in Delta
Military authorities announced the killing of the soldiers on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: 183 Ex-Niger Delta Militants Sue Nigerian Govt, Presidential Amnesty Programme
The 183 ex-Niger Delta militants are challenging the stoppage of their monthly stipends the Nigerian government was paying them under the presidential amnesty scheme. Read more »
March 13
Liberia: Witnesses Tell Court How Ulimo Brought Terror, Anarchy to Lofa County
The court heard how Ulimo had destroyed the county's referral hospital, raped and murdered dozens of citizens, including chopping open a schoolteacher's chest with an axe. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Benue Councillor for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Mr Ameh, 43, was apprehended by soldiers last Friday at Omusu, a rural community in Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Suspected IPOB Fighter, Dislodge Others - Official
The army disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Read more »
March 01
Chad: Opposition Leader Killed in Gun Battles
Media reports on Thursday suggested that opposition leader Yaya Dillo had been killed in a shootout in N'Djamena. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Reports of Alert Over Coup Plot
The military said it will seek legal redress on the issue which has the ulterior motive of creating unnecessary tension in the country. Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Nigerian Army General Gets United Nations Appointment
Brigadier General Olufemi Esho of the Nigerian Army appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: U.S. Blames Rwanda for Eastern DRC Hostilities, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
There is an urgent need for de-escalation and accountability as Rwanda-backed M23 Intensifies hostilities in eastern DRC. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Insecurity - Onsa 'Bans' NSCDC, Immigration, Prison Service From Wearing Camouflage Uniforms
Mr Ribadu urged the interior minister to take necessary steps and place stringent measures to ensure that the ban on camouflage uniforms is upheld. Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Residents Celebrate As Soldiers Rescue 35 Kidnap Victims in Katsina
Most of the captives were abducted a week ago. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Military Deploys Special Forces for Targeted Operations - DHQ
DHQ said the deployment is part of renewed response to tackle the menace of insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Retired General Reveals Shocking Details of Plane Crash That Killed Nigeria's Ex-Army Chief
Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a major general and former GOC, also speaks on how he was arrested and compulsorily retired for allegedly exposing terrorism financiers. Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Armed Forces Day - Cds Says Officers' Contributions to Nation's Democracy, Unity Will Not Be in Vain
The CDS assures of the loyalty and commitment of the military in defending the nation's democratic values. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrest Soldiers Filmed Assaulting Civilian
In the 32-second video clip, two persons - one in army uniform and the other in a T-shirt - could be seen using a belt to beat a young man who appeared helpless. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Ondo Needs Leader Who'll Mobilise Resources for Growth, Development - Former Army Chief
The state is set for another off-cycle governorship election slated for 16th November by INEC. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Intensify Attacks After Military Operations in North-West Nigeria
Residents say terrorists launch "merciless" attacks after every military operation. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Drivers Protest Alleged Extortion By Soldiers On Nasarawa-Benue Highway, Travellers Stranded
"Troops moved to the scene to prevent further escalation of the violence and successfully restored the flow of traffic on the road. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill 14 Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Victims - Official
"The highly motivated troops in coordinated offensives in Kaduna and Niger states cleared insurgents and violent extremists from several hideouts neutralising many and making… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 40 Terrorists, Apprehends 259 Others
The DHQ said the armed forces conducted synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves and hideouts in the last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Successes, Challenges of Military Operations Across Nigeria in 2023
Through various operations, the military and other security agencies have stepped up efforts to make Nigeria safer for all. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Retirement - Nigerian Army Honours 113 Generals
The senior officers comprising one full general, a lieutenant general, 67 major generals and 44 brigadier generals are those who retired or due for retirement within the year. Read more »