Nigeria: Terrorists Kill General, 17 Soldiers in Borno

Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah and 17 soldiers paid the supreme price early Thursday in coordinated attacks by suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Bring Out Your Payroll', Dismissed Soldier Counters Army With Salary Evidence

The controversy over welfare conditions in the Nigerian Army has deepened as dismissed soldier Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has released "evidence" of his… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 4 in Kebbi, Abduct 6 in Sokoto

A new terrorist group known as Mamudawa has attacked several communities in the Shanga area of Kebbi State, killing four people. Read more »

Nigeria: 'No Worshipper Was Rescued', Kaduna Community Counters Army

Members of the community where kidnappers abducted worshippers during Easter Service have denied the claim that 31 victims were rescued. Read more »

Nigeria: No Compromise With Bandits - Gov. Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity in Zamfara State, declaring zero tolerance for banditry and other forms of criminality. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Deal Major Blow to Bandits, Kill Warlord's Son, Key Commanders

The biological son of bandits warlord, Ado Alieru, has been killed alongside 65 other bandits in a major operation launched by troops in Zamfara. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Strike Again in Kaduna, Abduct 7 Family Members

Bandits have abducted seven family members alongside three residents in Unguwar Sabon-Titi along Katari -Hayin Dam in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Tinubu Didn't Leave Airport During Jos Visit - Presidency

The Presidency has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remained at the airport during his visit to Jos, Plateau State, citing a mix of scheduling constraints and logistical… Read more »

Nigeria: Implications of the US-Israel-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Disruption for Inflation in Nigeria

This brief presents an analysis of the potential macroeconomic implications of the US-Israel-Iran conflict on Nigeria. The results of the exposure of Nigeria to the conflict from… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau - Death Toll Rises to 27 As Residents Recount Ordeal

The death toll in the Sunday attack on Angwan Rukuba community in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 27 as residents relive the terror gunmen… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops - How We Foiled ISWAP's Attempt to Abduct Passengers From 17 Vehicles

The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) says it has foiled a planned mass abduction of 150 travellers by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, along the Buratai-Kamuya… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Donates Cash, Food Items to IDPs to Mark Tinubu's Birthday

The Federal Government has distributed cash and food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) at a camp in Kuchingoro, Abuja, over the weekend to mark the 74th birthday of… Read more »

West Africa: Sahel Juntas Intensify Crackdown On Journalists - IPI Warns

A new report by the International Press Institute (IPI) has revealed an escalating crackdown on journalists across Sahel nations, warning of a growing information blackout with… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Attack - Unijos Suspends Exams

The University of Jos has suspended all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following growing tension in Jos, after a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Security Operatives Remain Vulnerable to Ambushes - Retired Colonel

A retired military officer and security adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has raised concerns over the increasing rate of ambushes on… Read more »

Nigeria: ECWA Pastor Abducted in Jos

Pastor Sunday Agang of The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has been abducted in Jos, Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: 11 Soldiers, Police Officer Killed in Kebbi Ambush

No fewer than 11 soldiers and a police officer have reportedly been killed in an ambush by gunmen in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Speaks As Terrorists Gun Down Soldiers in Kebbi

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed shock over the killing of some soldiers in the state. Read more »

Africa: Oil Prices Fall As Trump Halts Planned Strikes On Iranian Power Plants

Global oil prices recorded a sharp decline on Monday after Donald Trump stepped back from threats to bomb Iranian power plants. Read more »

Nigeria: Tears Running Out in Borno

The tragic events in Maiduguri on Monday last week that saw simultaneous suicide bombs going off at iftar time, killing several and maiming many, were a culmination of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Urges Discipline, Sacrifice Among Troops

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigerian Army officers and soldiers to uphold unity, discipline, and sacrifice in every aspect of… Read more »

Nigeria: 'How Blast Killed 4 of My Nephews'

A grief-stricken uncle of four children killed by a bomb explosion in Maiduguri said the situation has left him and his family members devastated. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Bomb Niger Bridge to Slow Down Troops Operation

Suspected terrorists on Monday bombed a bridge along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in an attempt to disrupt the movement of troops in the ongoing… Read more »

Nigeria: Sallah - NSCDC Deploys 2, 350 in Kwara

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,350 operatives across the state to ensure a peaceful celebration ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Community Raises Alarm Over Fresh Boundary Dispute

The Egba community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday raised concerns over renewed tensions with the neighbouring Ologba community following a dispute over… Read more »