November 21, 2023
Nigeria: Borno's Resettled IDPs Need Quality Education, Healthcare and Agriculture Inputs
It is worth praising that Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, resettled more than 20 communities and hundreds of thousands of people to their ancestral homes with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Niger Withdrew MJTF Troops From Border With Nigeria
The withdrawal of troops by Niger from the Multinational Joint Task Force at the border with Nigeria was due to financial sanctions on Niger by the EU, AU, the UK governments as… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Nigeria: Fatima Muhammed Barnawi - Nigerian-Palestinian Fighter for Palestine
Fatima Muhammed Barnawi died on November 3rd, 2022, at the age of 83, in the Palestine Hospital in Cairo, Egypt. She was subsequently buried in Gaza City, currently witnessing the… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Two Killed, 1,000 Houses Lost As Fire Engulfs IDP Camp in Borno
Two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have died and more than 1,000 houses were burnt when fire swept through Muna Alamdari IDP camp in Maiduguri. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Combs Lagos Waters, Intercepts Boat Carrying 90 Drums of PMs
Naval officers have arrested a large fibre boat said to be transporting illegally obtained Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol along the Ijegun waterways. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Amnesty for Niger Delta Militants - Insights From Doctoral Research
The Nigerian government's decision to grant amnesty to former Niger Delta militants has been a subject of debate and diverse opinions, with some applauding it as a path to… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Egypt: Egypt, Jordan Condemn Israel's 'Collective Punishment' in Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II condemned the "collective punishment" of Palestinians in Gaza as they met in Cairo for talks on the… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Army Discovers Bombs in Ikeja 21 Years After Blast, Begins Clearance
The army authorities have discovered explosives at the scene of the Ikeja bomb blast, 21 years and nine months after. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest 3 Prison Escapees, Suspected Kidnappers in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV have arrested 13 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, prison break, cattle rustling as well as… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: 2002 Ikeja Bomb Explosion - Army to Relocate Unexploded Ordinance to Ogun
The Nigerian Army has said that it will remove unexploded ordinances at the site of the 2002 bomb explosion in Ikeja Cantonment to Ogun State. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria - Before Terrorists Destroy Us
It is out of genuine concern that I wish to draw the attention of our leaders, especially those from the Northern part of the country, to the persistent destruction of communities… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Poverty in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday reiterated his administration's commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: How Banditry Raises Food Prices in Zamfara
The price of food commodities has risen in Zamfara State following the increase in the activities of bandits across rural areas of the state, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Burkina Faso: Junta Says They Foiled Coup Attempt
The junta in Burkina Faso, which toppled a military regime to gain power, has announced that there was a coup attempt. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Military Goes After Illegal Miners Over Growing Terrorism
The military high command has said that its troops will not give a breathing space for those aiding and abetting terrorists' activities in the mining areas through their illegal… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Army Establishes Special Forces to Tackle Terrorism, Others
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Tuesday said some Special Forces units had been established to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security challenges. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Arrest 39 Suspected Bandits, Robbers in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and Operation Hakorin Damisa IV have arrested 39 suspects in connection with banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery in Plateau State. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Security Threats Emerging From Rubbles of Boko Haram Insurgency - Military, DSS, Shehu, Others
State directors of security and other stakeholders have raised concern over emerging security threats from the rubbles of Boko Haram insurgency in Borno and across the northeast… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Niger: ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta's Transition Plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta's three-year power transition plan. Read more »
Niger: We'll Hand Over in Three Years - General Tchiani
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger Republic junta, on Saturday said that the army would hand over power to a civilian government within the next three years. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: Niger - Don't Worsen Bazoum's Health, Tinubu Cautions Junta
President Bola Tinubu has warned of impending "grave consequences" should the military rulers of Niger Republic allow deposed President Mohamed Bazoum's health to deteriorate while… Read more »
Nigeria: How Widows Survive in Niger IDP Camps After Bandits Killed Husbands
The renewed attacks on farming communities in Shiroro, Munya, Wushishi, Rafi, Mariga and part of Mashegu local government areas of Niger State have again worsened the humanitarian… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram Commander Behind Ethnic Clash, Killing of 82 Fighters Surrenders
The Boko Haram Commander that instigated an ethnic clash between insurgents leading to the killing of 82 fighters has surrendered to the military. Read more »
August 15, 2023
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 »
August 10, 2023
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 »