June 11
Nigeria: Air Force Estate Gets Sewage Treatment Plants
An indigenous firm, Biotech, has partnered to build state-of-the-art sewage treatment plants, lift stations and sewer infrastructures for the Nigerian Air Force estate in Abuja. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Bandits Hit Military Base in Niger State
At least two soldiers sustained injury when terrorists attacked a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »
Sudan: Last Hospital in Darfur City Shut - MSF
The last operating hospital in western Sudan's El-Fasher has been closed after an attack by paramilitaries trying to seize the key Darfur city, medical charity Doctors Without… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack 3 Soldiers in Edo
The Edo State Government said three soldiers attached to Okomu Oil Palm Plc in Ovia South West Local Government were shot and injured by gunmen. Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: How Uncordial Civil-Military Relations Hamper Anti-Insurgency War - Cleen Foundation
The Cleen Foundation and International Alert-Nigeria has said that insurgency and banditry have been difficult to contain in North-West and North-East due to the kinetic approach… Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: Over 9,000 Militants Killed, 9,562 Fighters Surrendered in One Year - Military
No fewer than 9,303 have been killed, 6,998 arrested and 9,562 Boko Haram/ISWAP combatant fighters and their families surrendered to security forces in the last year. Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: We'll Respect FG's Decision On Creation of State Police - IGP
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, said the police force will respect the federal government's decision regarding the creation of state police. Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Establish Full Drone System to Aid Security - IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, says the Nigeria Police Force will soon establish a full drone system to tackle the nation's security challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 2 Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops have shot dead two suspected bandits while they were attempting to rustle cows and sheep at a Fulani settlement near Gidan-Makeri village in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Block Varsity Road Over Fresh Attack On Benúe Community
Protesters on Monday blocked the North Bank-Uniagric road in Antsa community over an attack by armed men which reportedly left 10 people injured in Makurdi LGA of Benúe… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: State Police or the State of the Police in Nigeria?
A nasty experience of generalised insecurity in Nigeria has provoked a debate about how best police and policing Nigeria might be organised. There are those who feel that what the… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Programme Reiterates Commitment to Niger Delta Peace, Security
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has reiterated his commitment to diligently working towards achieving peace and security in the… Read more »
Cameroon: Gwoza Elders Seek Repatriation of Borno Refugees From Cameroon
Gwoza Elites Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to support the Borno State government to repatriate its refugees from neighbouring Cameroon. Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Soldiers Invade Kwara Police Station, 'Eject Rescued Students With Force'
There was drama at Oro Ago Divisional Police headquarters in Kwara State, on Sunday, when soldiers invaded the station and forcefully moved out rescued Kogi varsity students. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Airstrikes Eliminate 30 Terrorists in Katsina, Borno - NAF
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says the components of Operations Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai have eliminated 30 terrorists in air strikes in their hideouts in Katsina and Borno. Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: €201m EU Aid Package Targets Humanitarian Crises in Nigeria, 6 Other Countries
The European Union is providing €201 million in humanitarian funding to address the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Plans to Close All IDPs Camps Soon - NCFRMI Boss
The Federal Government is hoping to close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the country soon after providing durable solutions to the displaced persons. Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: Boko Haram Commander, 118 Terrorists Surrendered in 1 Month - MNJTF
The Multinational Joint Task Force of Operation Lake Sanity (MNJTF) has announced the surrender of Adamu Muhammad, a Boko Haram commander, and 5 other fighters, to Sector 3 in… Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Over 9,000 Terrorists, Bandits Killed in One Year - Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, says no fewer than 9,300 bandits and insurgents have been killed in the last one year. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Heavy Security As Kano Emirates Council Law Scales First Reading
Armed security operatives from the police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) took over strategic places at Kano House of Assembly, on Wednesday, as the lawmakers… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Operation Banex - 'How I Tracked My Husband to Abuja Barracks', Woman Denied Access Speaks
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly beaten and detained a trader identified as Caleb Onyemaeachi Chidera over the clash between soldiers and traders at the Banex Plaza,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Operation Banex' Soldier Slaps Civilian Into Coma
One of the military personnel keeping watch at the popular Banex plaza in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, has slapped a lady into coma. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Shut Banex Plaza - Army
The Nigerian Army has broken its silence on the shutting down of Banex Plaza in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Rising Kidnappings, DSS Director Says FCT Witnessing Improved Security Under Tinubu
Despite disturbing kidnap incidents across the Federal Capital Territory, a director at the Department of State Services (DSS) says the territory has recorded improved security… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Reps Want Military Officials Exempted From Airport Toll Fees
The House of Representatives has directed the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, to mandate the relevant authorities to exempt members of the Armed Forces from tollgate fees and… Read more »