February 09
Nigeria: Tinubu Hosts US Security Officials At ASO Rock
President Bola Ahmed has met with the Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, his team and the Charge D'Affairs US Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern, at… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Residents Flee As 4 Killed, Houses Burnt in Farmers-Herders Clash in FCT
Residents of the Gudun-Karya community in the Kuje Area Council of the FCT have fled their homes after four people were killed and several houses were burnt down following a… Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - I Don't Know If My Wife, 6 Kids Are Alive - Survivor
One of the survivors of the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Danjuma Bagu, said he has not heard from his wife and six children,… Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Troops Kill Bandit, Arrest Suspects in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have neutralised an armed bandit and arrested eight criminal suspects in coordinated security operations across Benue… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Reverse Ban On All Political Parties, UN Urges Burkina Faso Junta
The United Nations rights chief, on Thursday, called on the Burkina Faso government to halt all repression of civic space and to overturn its plan to prohibit all political… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Admits U.S. Troops in Nigeria
The military high command on Thursday confirmed the presence of United States troops in Nigeria but dismissed suggestions of combat deployment. Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: 48 Hours of Carnage - Over 130 Lives Lost in 3 States
More than 130 persons have been killed in attacks by gunmen at communities in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states within the last 48 hours. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Immigration Arrests Suspected Human Trafficker, Rescue 59 Victims in Borno
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Borno State Command, has intercepted a man suspected to be a human trafficker and rescued 59 victims en route to N'Djamena through the… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Kogi Shuts Schools for Two Weeks
The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of schools across the state for two weeks as part of efforts to safeguard lives and property. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara - Bandits Gun Down Villagers, Set Palace On Fire
About 10 People were feared killed on Tuesday evening when bandits invaded Woro community in Kaiama Local government area of Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism
The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar… Read more »
February 04
Nigeria: Drivers Missing As Boko Haram Intercepts Trucks in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted a trailer transporting Maize and three other trucks loaded with building materials to Monnguno at Garin Kashim, Guzamala… Read more »
Nigeria: Policeman, 16 Villagers Killed in Benue Market Attack
At least 17 people, including a Mobile Police officer, have been reportedly killed following an attack by armed invaders at a rural market in Abande settlement of Mbaikyor Ward,… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Man Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Reports have emerged that a Nigerian national was killed while fighting on the battlefield for Russian forces against Ukraine. Read more »
Nigeria: Coup Was Planned Before Tinubu's Inauguration - Defence Minister
In this interview on Channels TV's Sunday Politics, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), speaks on his transition from Chief of Defence Staff, the alleged coup… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Fighting Insecurity Dangerous Because the Enemy Is Within - Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said insecurity continues to thrive in Nigeria when individuals and communities shield bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements… Read more »
January 30
Niger: Heavy Security Near Niger Capital's Airport After Gunfire, Blasts
Heavy security was deployed around Niger's main airport on Thursday after overnight gunfire and explosions raised suspicions of a jihadist attack, but the ruling junta remained… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Pact On Counter-Terrorism
Nigeria has signed fresh security agreements with Türkiye to help in its fight against insecurity. Daily Trust gathered that nine agreements were signed between Türkiye… Read more »
January 27
Nigeria: Coup - Indicted Officers Face Death Penalty
No fewer than 16 military officers indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are facing capital punishment ranging from life imprisonment to death penalty, Daily… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Bust Illegal Arms Factory in Nasarawa
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) operating in three states of Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa, on Monday, uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing facility in… Read more »
Nigeria: Not Even the Military Damaged Our National Life Like APC - Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of damaging the country's national life, describing it as "Worst administration" in his… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Kano Bandits' Incursion - Barau Visits Troops, Urges Operatives to Crush Criminals
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday visited troops' camps in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District,… Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Alleged Coup - Military Hands Over Report to Tinubu
The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the report of its investigation into what it tagged "indiscipline and breach of service regulations" by the 16 detained… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing - Court Grants N100m Bail to Bauchi Commissioner
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and his co-defendants, with a bail of N100 million, in the alleged transfer… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - The Denial That Failed
The Kaduna State Government Wenesday confirmed the Sunday's abduction of many persons at Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
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