November 27, 2024
Nigeria: Terrorists' Logistics Suppliers, Informants Frustrating Counter-Insurgency War - Military
The military high command said suppliers of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to terrorists as well as their informants are the major obstacles to the ongoing counter-insurgency… Read more »
November 26, 2024
Nigeria: Benue Community Decries Attacks, Destruction of Produce
The people of Mbatyula Council Ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State have decried unending attacks and destruction of farm produce by alleged armed herders. Read more »
Nigeria: Villagers Flee As Gunmen Kill Many in Benue
Residents of several villages in Katsina-Ala and Logo local government areas of Benue State yesterday fled their homes after gunmen killed many persons during a raid. Read more »
November 11, 2024
Chad: Chad Troops Killed in Clashes With Jihadists
Numerous Chad troops have been killed in a clash with jihadists in the Lake Chad region, the latest such incident in the central African nation, officials said on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa to Track Killers of Military Officer, Others
The Authority of Obi Local Government has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the recent violence in Agyaragu, the headquarters of Jenkwe Development Area. Read more »
Nigeria: Israel-Palestinian Conflict - Tinubu to Demand Ceasefire At Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Read more »
November 07, 2024
Nigeria: Military Confirms Presence of New Terrorists' Group in Sokoto, Kebbi
The military high command has confirmed the presence of a new terrorists' group known as 'Lukarawas' in Sokoto and Kebbi states, which it says has been exacerbating the security… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja's Death - Top Generals for Redeployment
A major redeployment of top generals in the Nigerian Army is imminent, following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »
November 06, 2024
Nigeria: Can Declares 3-Day Prayer for Peaceful Ondo Gov'ship Election
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ondo State has announced a three-day prayer session to seek divine intervention ahead of the November 16 governorship election. Read more »
November 04, 2024
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Wanted Terrorist, Habu Dogo, Others
The Defence Headquarters said the Nigerian troops have in the last one week apprehended a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo in Sokoto and seven IPOB/ESN… Read more »
October 31, 2024
Nigeria: Army Prepares for Oluyede's Leadership As Wait for Lagbaja Continues
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Major-General ,will assume duties from Friday November 1, 2024. Read more »
October 29, 2024
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Scores of Terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, on October 25, eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists at two locations in Bula Marwa in Borno. Read more »
October 24, 2024
Nigeria: Govt Arms, Ammunition in Terrorists' Hands Stolen - Military
The military high command says no personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria facilitates the movement of arms and ammunition to the terrorists, bandits and other criminals… Read more »
October 23, 2024
Nigeria: We Need Urgent Measures to Stop North From Sliding Into Chaos - Bashir Dalhatu
In this interview with Trust TV's 30 Minutes with Mannir Dan Ali, the Chairman Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alh. Bashir Dalhatu, spoke on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Directs Security Agents to Protect Demolition Squad
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed all relevant security agencies to protect the demolition squad and ensure that there is total recovery of grabbed lands across the… Read more »
October 22, 2024
Nigeria: UK, Unmas Train Nigerian Police, Civil Defence
The UK Government, in partnership with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), has provided Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) training to 75 members of the Nigerian… Read more »
October 16, 2024
Nigeria: Vehicle Ban, Border Closure Crippling Our Revenue in Kwara - Customs Controller
The Area Controller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kwara State, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, says the ban on importation of vehicles and border closure has crippled the command of… Read more »
October 14, 2024
Nigeria: Herdsmen Seek Help Over Alleged Extortion By Soldiers in Kaduna
Fulani herdsmen in Zangon Urban community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised an alarm over alleged victimisation and extortion by military personnel… Read more »
October 11, 2024
Nigeria: Two Herders Killed in Fresh Plateau Attack
Two herders have been reportedly killed while one other is missing in separate attacks on villages in Riyom and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State. Read more »
October 09, 2024
Nigeria: Police Deploy 8,000 Officers As Plateau Holds LG Polls Today
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed over 8,000 personnel to ensure security during local government elections taking place today across the state's 17 local government… Read more »
Nigeria: NSA Nuhu Ribadu - Silently Eclipsing Insecurity
When Malam Nuhu Ribadu was appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023, the security situation in the country was at its worst as several… Read more »
Nigeria: Matawalle Seeks Media Support As Military Declares War Against Bandits
The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Mutawalle, has sought for the support of the media and other segments of the society in the fight to eliminate banditry in the… Read more »
October 08, 2024
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Borno Village Head, Soldiers, Civilian Taskforce Chair
At least five persons including soldiers and a village head were reportedly killed when Boko Haram ambushed a military convoy in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State on… Read more »
October 01, 2024
Nigeria: Edo - FRSC Decorates Newly Promoted Officers
The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, has decorated two newly promoted officers of the command. Read more »
September 30, 2024
Nigeria: Army Sweeps Gold Medals At Armed Forces Games
The Nigerian Army emerged as champions at the Armed Forces Games, clinching 172 gold medals at the sporting event held over the weekend in Kaduna. Read more »