April 07
Nigeria: How Borno Can Regain Its 'Home of Peace' Status
Borno State was once known as a peaceful place, but the past decades of Boko Haram insurgency has changed everything. Now, as the region begins to recover, will it be possible to… Read more »
Nigeria: Human Toll and Statistical Reality - Insecurity's Ravaging of Education in Nigeria
Amidst a relentless onslaught on schools by terrorist groups across Nigeria, a new report exposes the harrowing toll of insecurity on education in the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Neutralises Terrorists Who Killed Soldiers in Borno
The military high command, on Sunday, disclosed that it has neutralised six of the terrorists who killed its personnel along Biu-Buni Yadi road, Borno state. Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Week of Mixed Emotions for the Military
Last week our military underwent what would be described as a period of tumultuous mixed emotions. They had just endured a day of horror when they announced the decimation of their… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed, Many Houses Burnt As Benue Boils Again
At least two people were killed in a fresh communal crisis which broke out at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benúe State. Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Military Bows to Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor
Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Top Boko Haram Commanders Surrender to Nigerian Troops
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said two high-ranking Boko Haram commanders have surrendered to the MNJTF after 15 years of fighting against the troops. Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Bandits Gun Down Politician During Ramadan Prayers, Abduct Wife, Daughters
Bandits struck in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, on Saturday night, killing worshippers observing Ramadan prayers. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Policemen Killed in Delta Ambush
The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday confirmed that six of its officers were killed in an ambush in Delta state. Read more »
Nigeria: Officers Killed As Suspected Ipob Militants Hit Police Van in Imo
Two police officers were on Saturday killed after gunmen attacked their patrol vehicle along old Gariki Road Okigwe in Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Okuama and Oborevwori - Delta's Big Heart Stays Strong
After the initial hoopla of the Okuama killings of soldiers and later civilians turning into a channel for ethnic strife in Delta State, the people of the state are remarkably… Read more »
March 20
Nigeria: Amid Security Challenges in Nigeria, Army Deploys Troops to South Sudan
The Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre, on Wednesday, rounded off the training of 157 Army troops deployed for a peacekeeping mission to Abyei in… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Combs Terrorists' Hideouts in Niger, Destroys Logistics Base
Troops of the Nigerian military attached to Operation WHIRL PUNCH have raided a hideout in Palele near the Shiroro community in Niger State where terrorists and their logistics… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Delta Communal Clash Claims 16 Military Personnel
Defence Chief Orders Investigation Residents Flee Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: How Do They Get Away With It?
It's almost 10 years since we woke up to the very upsetting news that gunmen had invaded a girls' school in rural Borno, and gone away with almost 300 students there. The Chibok… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Raid Bandits' Den, Rescue 5 Victims in FCT
Troops have rescued five of the six remaining abducted victims at Kawu in Bwari Area Council of the FCT who were held captive by bandits. Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: President Tinubu, Reclaim Nigeria From Insurgents, Bandits
Terrorists and bandits appear to be daring the government and security forces with audacious, but outrageous group abductions of women, girls and school children in Borno, Bauchi… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Measures in Niger Delta Increase Oil Output By 200,000 Barrels - Adviser
The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, yesterday said the administration of President Bola Tinubu opted for fiscal incentives in the oil and gas sector… Read more »
March 08
West Africa: Ecowas Engaging Third Parties to Resolve Dispute With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso - Official
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is involving third parties to resolve its differences with three "important members" - Mali, Burkina-Faso and… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: As We Welcome State Police...
To many Nigerians, the decision to establish state police in the country is a welcome development. Appropriately titled 'A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal… Read more »
March 06
West Africa: No Compulsion in Ecowas Membership - Nigerian Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said there's no compulsion in the membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: We Have No Desire to Truncate Democracy - Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army says troops of Armed Forces of Nigeria do not have desire to truncate Nigeria's democracy, which he described as "nascent", insisting that democracy has come to… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: DHQ Dismisses Coup Attempt Rumour
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked a media report that the Presidential Guards Brigade has been put on high alert over the fear of a coup attempt. Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Troops Killed 286 Terrorists, Rescued 122 Hostages in 1 Week - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Injured in Police, NSCDC Clash Over Network Cable in Nasarawa
A fight erupted in the early hours of Tuesday between policemen and men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State over a network cable left a… Read more »