Nigeria: IPI Nigeria Asks IGP to Sanction Officers Who Invaded TV Station

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute-IPI Nigeria has expressed concerns over reports of invasion of JKD TV Hamada Radio Network Millennium City… Read more »

Nigeria: 3 Vigilantes Killed in Kaduna

Gunmen have killed three members of Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVIS) along the Zaria-Pambegua axis in Kubau Local Government Area. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Removes Theatre Commander, Redeploys Top Officers

The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, a Lieutenant-General, on Wednesday, announced the redeployment of top military generals in a fresh shake-up to inject renewed vigour in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 3 Vigilante Members in Kaduna

Gunmen have killed three members of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (Kadvis) along the Zuntu-Zaria Road in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Churches Back State Police to End Insecurity

The Spiritual Advisory Council (SAC) of the Christ Church, an umbrella body of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Methodist Church of Nigeria and the Presbyterian Church of… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Natives Seek Intervention Over Alleged Encroachment On Farmlands

Residents of Dio, Baushe and Shishida communities in Tungan-Maje, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have appealed for intervention over alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Sokoto Becomes Hotbed

Several parts of Sokoto State are increasingly turning into bandit flashpoints, with the latest attacks leaving at least 15 residents dead and about 79 others abducted across six… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Foil Attacks, Rescue Kidnap Victims in Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 12 civilians during separate operations in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe local government areas of… Read more »

Nigeria: Clashes Claim 2 Lives in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and culpable homicide that occurred in Dass Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions Trail Defence Minister's Comment On El-Rufai

Mixed reactions have followed the comments by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), against the former governor of Kaduna State and chieftain of the African… Read more »

Nigeria: Mother, 3 Children Rescued From Captivity in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued a mother and her three children from captivity in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Denies Backing Military Coup in Niger Republic

The Nigerian government has denied the allegation that it supported the attempted coup in Niger Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: Yuguda Demands Tighter Border Security, Says Terror Influx Worsens Insecurity

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Nigeria: Powa Empowers 110 Officers' Wives, Widows in Abuja

The FCT chapter of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) under its chairperson Hajiya Maimuna Muhammed Sanusi, has empowered 110 officers wives' and widows of deceased… Read more »

Nigeria: We've Seized 676 Guns, Over 330,000 Rounds of Ammunition - DSS DG

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for stricter enforcement of Nigeria's laws, including stiffer punishment for… Read more »

Nigeria: Why U.S. Withdrew 200 Troops From Nigeria - Military

The military high command on Tuesday revealed the reasons behind the reported withdrawal of United States troops from Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Not Just Another Security Strategy Document

Another document will soon join the crowded field of materials on Nigeria's national security strategy as the Presidential Committee approved by President Bola Tinubu on August 19,… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Honours Ecomog Commanders, Fallen Journalists in Liberia, Sierra Leone War

The Economic Community of West African States on Thursday awarded the Commanders of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group, otherwise known as ECOMOG, for restoring peace and unity in… Read more »

Nigeria: From Borno to Borgu - A New Frontier of Insurgency

On Friday, 21 August 2026, gunmen believed to be linked to Lakurawa or the Mahmuda group struck four communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State: Gbeji (Gidan-Zana),… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Traders Killed As Military Vehicle Crashes Into Taraba Market

Five traders were reportedly crushed to death when a military Hilux lost control and ran into a busy market at Chanchangi town in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, on… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Seeks Secure Borders Without Restricting Regional Mobility

Nigeria is seeking to strengthen border security without restricting legitimate movement, trade and socio-cultural ties across West Africa, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Farmers Count Losses As Armyworm Destroys 790 Hectares of Farmlands

For farmer Yusuf Abdullahi, this year's farming season began with hope. Read more »

Mali: Tuareg Rebels Release 22 Mali Soldiers - Sources

Tuareg separatist rebels on Sunday freed 22 Mali government troops, some held for more than three years, adding to a steady flow of releases in recent weeks, according to security… Read more »

Nigeria: Landfill Collapse Kills 30 in Guinea

At least thirty people died in Guinea's capital Conakry on Sunday when a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed before dawn onto neighbouring homes following heavy rains, the… Read more »

West Africa: Insecurity - Ecowas to Deploy Regional Stabilisation Force in 2027

The Economic Community of West African States is finalising preparations ahead of the deployment of a stabilisation force in 2027. Read more »