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 »
August 09, 2023
West Africa: Sanusi Meets Niger Coup Leaders
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum's Men
The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Clamp Down On Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and those of a private security firm have jointly uncovered a major illegal… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: IDP Camp Crisis Worse in Benue Than Borno - UN
The United Nations (UN) has said that the humanitarian crisis in Internally Displaced Persons' (IDPs) camps in Benue State is worse than those in the North Eastern part of Nigeria,… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: Military Wades Into Farmers-Herders' Dispute in Benue
Military squad codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke's (OPWS) leadership has pledged commitment to work towards ensuring a harmonious relationship between farmers and herders in its… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Benue Priest Who Feeds IDPs, Destitutes
Reverend Father Solomon Mfa, a Catholic priest, leaves no one in doubt about his penchant for bettering the lives of the less privileged, especially those of Internally Displaced… Read more »
July 09, 2023
West Africa: Tinubu in Guinea-Bissau for ECOWAS Summit, Visits Nigerian Troops
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Bissau, the capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Military Pencils Down Over 50 Names for Promotion As Generals Bow Out Today
More than 50 names of military officers across the three services of the Nigerian Armed Forces - army, navy and the air force have been penciled down for promotion following the… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Affected Over 4m Nigerians in 2022 - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said flood affected over four million Nigerians in 2022.Speaking on Thursday in Uyo during the flag-off of the downscaling of… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram Slaughters 15 Villagers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have slaughtered at least 15 people in coordinated attacks on two communities in Jere Local Government Area of Borno state.It was gathered that the… Read more »
June 09, 2023
Nigeria: Victims of NAF Airstrikes in Nasarawa Yet to Get Compensation
Almost six months after 38 herders were killed in the Nigerian Air Force airstrikes in Nasarawa State, the military authority has yet to compensate the victims. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Africa: AU's Silencing the Guns After a Decade
In May 2013, the African Union adopted an ambitious initiative dubbed 'silencing the guns' as part of a declaration marking the 50th anniversary of the African Union. Daily Trust… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: How UK Special Forces Have Been Operating Secretly in Nigeria - Report
A report has revealed that the British Special Air Service and the European country's other special forces have carried out operations clandestinely in Nigeria and 18 other nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Rivalry With Military, Others - Minister Tells NSCDC
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has warned men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to avoid being in confrontation and showing unnecessary… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Uncover Arms Cache in ISWAP's Underground Armoury
The troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army, have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the fighters of Islamic State West… Read more »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima Commends Buratai's Fight Against Insurgency
Vice president-elect Sen Kashim Shettima has described former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), as one of the most visible generals the country has ever had. Read more »