July 15
Nigeria: NAF Kills Scores of Terrorists in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has eliminated scores of terrorists in recent airstrikes in their enclaves at Giwa and Igabi local… Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Insecurity - We're Focused On Eliminating Threats - COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated that the Nigerian Army is committed to total elimination of all forms of insecurity bedevilling the… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military
The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Nedc Consoles Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings
The Managing Director and CEO of the North East Development Commission, NEDC Mohammed G. Alkali led Management and Staff to commiserate with the people and Government of Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Killed, N15.6m Property Destroyed in June - Kano Fire Spokesman
Five persons were killed and property worth about N15.6 million destroyed in fire incidents in June, 2024, in Kano State. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Group Alleges Invasion of Benue Community
A youth group, Otukpo Youth Patriots Forum (OYPF), has raised alarm over an alleged invasion of Efeyi-Ipole community in Ugboju District in Otukpo LGA of Benue State by armed… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: VP Shettima Leads Delegation in Condolence Visit to Police Affairs Minister
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led a federal government delegation to Keffi, Nasarawa State to console Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan… Read more »
Nigeria: North West's Security Summit Must End the Bloodbath
The decision by the seven governors of the North West, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and support from the German and Norwegian governments,… Read more »
July 01
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
June 27
Africa: African Standby Force@20 - Time for Operationalisation
The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent's right to intervene in situations that require military force, just clocked 20… Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: Zamfara Abducted Priest Seeks Help
Mikah Suleiman, abducted Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, has pleaded for help to regain freedom. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Pulls Out 10 Armoured Corps Generals
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 10 generals from the Armoured Corps in Bauchi. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue, Chief of Army Staff Tells Aggrieved Groups
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, has appealed to aggrieved Nigerians who have taken up arms against the state to drop their arms and seeks dialogue. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Not Recruiting 'Foreign Terrorists' As Soldiers - Army
Authorities of the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, dismissed reports in some sections of the media that it is recruiting foreign terrorists popularly described as "fundamentalists and… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Jos South and the Need to Avert Crisis
At times like this, when communities are on the brink of crisis, it is crucial for us to come together and work towards peace and reconciliation. The recent events in Jos South… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Killed As Police, Pro-Fubara Youths Clash in Rivers
Pro-Wike chairman, supporters chased out of secretariats Gov alleges plan to arrest supporters Read more »
Nigeria: Air Chief Orders Commanders to Intensify Efforts to Secure Nigeria
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged commanders to intensify efforts to secure Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF to Receive 50 New Aircraft to Boost Anti-Banditry Operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to bolster its anti-banditry operations with the acquisition of 50 new aircraft scheduled to arrive between now and next year. This… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: 2 Killed As Herders, Guards Clash in Benue
At least two people have been reportedly killed and three injured after a clash between officers of the Livestock Guards and alleged herdsmen in Kwua community near the Modern… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: AfDB Launches Network to Spur Home-Grown Solutions to Debt Challenges
The African Development Bank (African Development Institute) has launched the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN), a new programme to provide home-grown solutions to… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Villagers Flee As Soldiers Raid Forest, Kill 3 in Kaduna
Most residents of Kurutu community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State have fled their homes following a gun battle between soldiers and bandits in the Kuturu Forest. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Soldiers' Killing - Military Destroys IPOB's Stronghold, Arrests Terrorists
Troops of the Nigerian military have continued raids on the hideouts and the training camps of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) terrorists and its Eastern Security… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Terrorism - Military Has Abandoned My LG for 10 Years - Borno Speaker
The Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, has alleged that the Nigerian military has abandoned Guzamala Local Government Area of the state for 10 years… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: 1 Feared Dead As Soldiers, Tanker Drivers Clash in Kwara
A truck driver has reportedly been shot dead by a soldier at a roadblock on the Oko-Olowo highway in Ilọrin, Kwara State. Read more »