Nigeria: Army Discovers Bombs in Ikeja 21 Years After Blast, Begins Clearance

The army authorities have discovered explosives at the scene of the Ikeja bomb blast, 21 years and nine months after. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest 3 Prison Escapees, Suspected Kidnappers in Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV have arrested 13 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, prison break, cattle rustling as well as… Read more »

Nigeria: 2002 Ikeja Bomb Explosion - Army to Relocate Unexploded Ordinance to Ogun

The Nigerian Army has said that it will remove unexploded ordinances at the site of the 2002 bomb explosion in Ikeja Cantonment to Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria - Before Terrorists Destroy Us

It is out of genuine concern that I wish to draw the attention of our leaders, especially those from the Northern part of the country, to the persistent destruction of communities… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Poverty in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday reiterated his administration's commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: How Banditry Raises Food Prices in Zamfara

The price of food commodities has risen in Zamfara State following the increase in the activities of bandits across rural areas of the state, Daily Trust can report. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Junta Says They Foiled Coup Attempt

The junta in Burkina Faso, which toppled a military regime to gain power, has announced that there was a coup attempt. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Goes After Illegal Miners Over Growing Terrorism

The military high command has said that its troops will not give a breathing space for those aiding and abetting terrorists' activities in the mining areas through their illegal… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Establishes Special Forces to Tackle Terrorism, Others

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Tuesday said some Special Forces units had been established to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest 39 Suspected Bandits, Robbers in Plateau

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and Operation Hakorin Damisa IV have arrested 39 suspects in connection with banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery in Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Threats Emerging From Rubbles of Boko Haram Insurgency - Military, DSS, Shehu, Others

State directors of security and other stakeholders have raised concern over emerging security threats from the rubbles of Boko Haram insurgency in Borno and across the northeast… Read more »

Niger: ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta's Transition Plan

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta's three-year power transition plan. Read more »

Niger: We'll Hand Over in Three Years - General Tchiani

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger Republic junta, on Saturday said that the army would hand over power to a civilian government within the next three years. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger - Don't Worsen Bazoum's Health, Tinubu Cautions Junta

President Bola Tinubu has warned of impending "grave consequences" should the military rulers of Niger Republic allow deposed President Mohamed Bazoum's health to deteriorate while… Read more »

Nigeria: How Widows Survive in Niger IDP Camps After Bandits Killed Husbands

The renewed attacks on farming communities in Shiroro, Munya, Wushishi, Rafi, Mariga and part of Mashegu local government areas of Niger State have again worsened the humanitarian… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Commander Behind Ethnic Clash, Killing of 82 Fighters Surrenders

The Boko Haram Commander that instigated an ethnic clash between insurgents leading to the killing of 82 fighters has surrendered to the military. Read more »

Nigeria: We Fear Military Action Will Split Our Families in Niger, Nigeria - Residents With Dual Citizenship

Salisu Usman recalled his childhood memories playing with other kids of his age in his neighborhood on the streets of Maradi. He had his primary and secondary education in Niger… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Orders Activation of Military Force Against Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate its standby force. Read more »

West Africa: Sanusi Meets Niger Coup Leaders

Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum's Men

The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Clamp Down On Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and those of a private security firm have jointly uncovered a major illegal… Read more »

Nigeria: IDP Camp Crisis Worse in Benue Than Borno - UN

The United Nations (UN) has said that the humanitarian crisis in Internally Displaced Persons' (IDPs) camps in Benue State is worse than those in the North Eastern part of Nigeria,… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Wades Into Farmers-Herders' Dispute in Benue

Military squad codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke's (OPWS) leadership has pledged commitment to work towards ensuring a harmonious relationship between farmers and herders in its… Read more »

Nigeria: Meet Benue Priest Who Feeds IDPs, Destitutes

Reverend Father Solomon Mfa, a Catholic priest, leaves no one in doubt about his penchant for bettering the lives of the less privileged, especially those of Internally Displaced… Read more »

West Africa: Tinubu in Guinea-Bissau for ECOWAS Summit, Visits Nigerian Troops

President Bola Tinubu has arrived Bissau, the capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the… Read more »