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 »

Nigeria: Military Pencils Down Over 50 Names for Promotion As Generals Bow Out Today

More than 50 names of military officers across the three services of the Nigerian Armed Forces - army, navy and the air force have been penciled down for promotion following the… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Affected Over 4m Nigerians in 2022 - NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said flood affected over four million Nigerians in 2022.Speaking on Thursday in Uyo during the flag-off of the downscaling of… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Slaughters 15 Villagers in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have slaughtered at least 15 people in coordinated attacks on two communities in Jere Local Government Area of Borno state.It was gathered that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Victims of NAF Airstrikes in Nasarawa Yet to Get Compensation

Almost six months after 38 herders were killed in the Nigerian Air Force airstrikes in Nasarawa State, the military authority has yet to compensate the victims. Read more »

Africa: AU's Silencing the Guns After a Decade

In May 2013, the African Union adopted an ambitious initiative dubbed 'silencing the guns' as part of a declaration marking the 50th anniversary of the African Union. Daily Trust… Read more »

Nigeria: How UK Special Forces Have Been Operating Secretly in Nigeria - Report

A report has revealed that the British Special Air Service and the European country's other special forces have carried out operations clandestinely in Nigeria and 18 other nations… Read more »

Nigeria: Avoid Rivalry With Military, Others - Minister Tells NSCDC

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has warned men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to avoid being in confrontation and showing unnecessary… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Uncover Arms Cache in ISWAP's Underground Armoury

The troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army, have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the fighters of Islamic State West… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Commends Buratai's Fight Against Insurgency

Vice president-elect Sen Kashim Shettima has described former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), as one of the most visible generals the country has ever had. Read more »

Nigeria: May Nigeria Never Experience War, Sudan Returnees Pray

Three hundred and sixty four Nigerian evacuees from crisis-ridden Sudan, who landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja late Wednesday night, narrated their ordeals… Read more »

Nigeria: May 29 - We're Ready for Troublemakers - Military

The military Thursday again warned those planning to scuttle the May 29 inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has Failed - ICG

Nigeria's leadership has failed at every level and the country faces grave risks in the run-up to landmark elections next year, a non-government conflict prevention group said in a… Read more »