West Africa: West Africa Is in a State of Emergency - Ecowas President

He said, "Faced with this situation, it is safe to declare that our community is in a state of emergency." Read more »

Nigeria: Coup - Senate Grants Tinubu Permission to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin

The approval, granted through a voice vote shortly after the president's letter was read, comes as Nigerian Air Force personnel had already been deployed at the request of Beninese… Read more »

Nigeria: Coup - Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Permission to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin

President Tinubu's request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary on Tuesday. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Nigerian Air Force Clarifies Aircraft Landing in Burkina Faso, Says Crew Safe

"NAF crew is safe and have received cordial treatment from the host authorities." Read more »

Benin: Benin Declares Three Soldiers Wanted After Coup

Mr Pascal, who is a lieutenant colonel, was declared wanted alongside two other soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: AES Accuses Nigeria of Violating Airspace Over Military Aircraft Emergency Landing in Burkina Faso

According to the statement, the aircraft, identified as a C130 belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, touched down in Bobo Dioulasso, a major city in the south-west of the country,… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Church in Anambra, Kill Pastor's Wife, Raze House, Vehicles

Like in other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State, but the latest attack on a church is a novelty in the region. Read more »

West Africa: Benin Coup - Ecowas Orders Immediate Deployment of Standby Force

ECOWAS said it had decided to deploy the standby force following wide consultations with its Heads of State and Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Details of Nigeria's Military Operation That Foiled Coup in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to enter Benin Republic and take over its airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Governors Launch Joint Taskforce to Fight Insecurity On Highway After Attack By Gunmen

The taskforce is to patrol the highway connecting Abia and Imo states. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Radda Greets New Defence Minister, Wants Sustained Onslaught Against Bandits

Governor Radda noted that Mr Musa's distinguished military career, including his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff, positions him uniquely to tackle the nation's complex security… Read more »

Nigeria: Christopher Musa Unveils Priority As Defence Minister

President Tinubu described Musa as a "fine gentleman" whose track record in service positions him to drive a more integrated national security response." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Destroys Bandits' Camps in Taraba, Arrest Suspect

The Army's Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, said the raids showed that "no terrain is inaccessible to the Nigerian Army and no criminal enclave is… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - New Defence Minister to Withdraw Soldiers From Checkpoints

The minister-designate also said he would encourage deployment of technology to fight crime. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister

The Senate confirmed Mr Musa as Nigeria's new defence minister after about three hours of screening at the Committee of the Whole. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate in Rowdy Session Over Christopher Musa's Screening As Defence Minister

Many senators insisted the nominee should be allowed to "take a bow and go." Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Senate Begins Screening of New Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, nominated ChrostophMusa to replace Mohammed Abubakar, who resigned from the position on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Screen New Defence Minister Today - Senate Leader

President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday nominated Christopher Musa, a retired general and former chief of defence staff, to replace Mohammed Abubakar, who resigned from the position… Read more »

Nigeria: Despair in Sokoto As Bandits Abduct Bride, Maids Hours to Wedding

The father of the abducted bride, Umaru Chacho, confirmed that 13 residents were abducted: 11 females and two males, including his daughter. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Enforces Motorcycle Regulation Law Amid Rising Banditry Attacks

The government says is taking this action to protect public safety, maintain order, and curb criminal activities within the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Probes Soldiers' Presence At Gbenga Daniel's Political Event

The Army has repeatedly emphasised its non-partisan stance and warned its personnel to stay off activities that could be interpreted as political. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Colonel Who Accused Superiors of Frustrating His Promotion Arrested

The officer, who said he had served on many frontlines, including the insurgency-ravaged North-east and international deployments, expressed anger over the stalled promotion. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Radda Salutes Indigenes of Katsina Elevated to Top Positions in Army, Customs

The governor charged the officers to serve the nation with greater dedication and patriotism Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 19 Abducted People in Borno, Katsina

The separate rescue operations took place on 29 November, according to press statements posted on the Nigerian Army's social media accounts. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Retired Nigerian Judge, Family Reacts

The police have confirmed the development. Read more »