Nigeria: Nigerian Military Finally Confirms Coup Plot to Overthrow Tinubu's Govt

The defence headquarters said its findings identified "a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government." Read more »

Nigeria: With N212.8bn Assets At Stake, Malami's Aide Says Detention Hampering Ex-AGF's Defence

Mr Malami is in SSS detention over allegations of illegal arms possession, claims which Mr Malami has denied. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Six in Sokoto Lga Hit By US Airstrike

The attack resulted in the deaths of six men, while many other villagers were forced to abandon their homes in search of safety. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Election - Museveni's Son Claims Killing of 22 Opposition Members, Threatens Bobi Wine

"We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I'm praying the 23rd is Kabobi," Mr Kainerugaba wrote in a now-deleted post. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Militants Surrender As Sophisticated Arms, Ammunition Are Recovered in Cross River

During the exercise, the militants voluntarily surrendered a cache of sophisticated weapons, ammunition, and other items Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Forces Remembrance Day - DPPF Oyedepo Vows to Pursue Justice for Killed Soldiers

The chief federal prosecutor promised that all acts of terrorism, banditry, treason, and violent crime linked to the deaths of soldiers would be thoroughly investigated and… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Confirms Evacuating Village After Threat By Terrorist Turji

The government's response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear. Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Probes Reported Arms Discovery At Malami's Kebbi Residence

According to the report, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered the arms during a search of Mr Malami's Kebbi home as part of ongoing financial… Read more »

Nigeria: US Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Intensified Operations Against Terror Groups

The mission disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Attack On Obajana Operational Base in Kogi

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, William Aya, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrests Two Suspected Gunrunners in Taraba

The arrests, made on Sunday under Operation Peace Shield, were carried out by troops in collaboration with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Nigerian Army… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Warns of More U.S. Strikes in Nigeria

Mr Trump had disclosed to the world through a post on Truth Social that the attack was part of the US effort to stop the operations of radical Islamic groups in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria in Trump World - the Dangers Ahead, By Jibrin Ibrahim

It is the ancient Chinese curse that says, "may you live in interesting times" - meaning a conjuncture of danger, chaos and upheavals. This is where the world and indeed Nigeria,… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Details Overnight Precision Strikes On Isis Cells in Sokoto

The sites were described as assembly and staging grounds used by foreign ISIS elements working with local affiliates. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Govt Says It Foiled Another Coup to Oust Traore

The junta accused the former transitional President, Paul-Henri Damiba, of orchestrating the plot, according to the BBC. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Army Recovers 13 Rifles, Grenades in Taraba-Benue Border Raid

The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Ahmad Zubairu, said the army carried out the raid on Sunday Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Kills Two Bandits, Arrests Suspected Logistics Supplier in Kogi

Hassan Abdullahi, the acting assistant director of Army Public Relations for the brigade, said the operations followed credible intelligence on bandits' movements in the areas Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Uncovers Suicide Bombing Network, Identifies Key Coordinator

The Army says its investigations established the structure, roles and operational linkages of the suicide bombing terror cell. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes in Northern Nigeria

Post-strike assessments by the Nigerian Air Force confirmed the neutralisation of several terrorists and the elimination of assorted weapons. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Airstrike in Sokoto Definitely Hit Terrorists - Council Chair

The precision airstrike conducted has targeted key terrorist transit routes along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border in Sokoto State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approved U.S. Airstrikes On Terrorists in Sokoto but Gave Conditions - Foreign Minister

"It was Nigeria that provided intelligence for the US strike in Nigeria," the minister said. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Africom Says Many Terrorists Killed in Sokoto Bombing

In a statement posted on its website, AFRICOM said the 25 December operation was in coordination with Nigerian authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Security Forces Foil Christmas Day Attacks in Benue, Plateau

Officials narrate how the abductions were foiled in the two states. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Explains Role in U.S. Air Strikes Targeting Terrorists

"The strikes followed credible intelligence and careful operational planning aimed at degrading the operational capabilities of the terrorists while minimising collateral damage." Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Backs U.S. Strikes Against Militants, But Says They Were to Protect People of All Faiths

The United States carried out air and naval strikes on Islamic State-linked targets in northwestern Nigeria. Read more »