Nigeria: Another Tragedy Averted As NAF Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Benue

* Helicopter, crew members safely return to base, says NAF Read more »

Nigeria: Military, DSS, Police, Others Rescue 20 Abducted Youth Corps Members

The Nigerian military, in collaboration with Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police, and other security agencies, has rescued 20 prospective members of the National… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Sets Up Desk to Curb Cases of Rapes in Displaced People's Camp

The Benue State Government, in its efforts to stop rape incidents in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, has created a desk across camps in the state for victims to report… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Suspends National Security Summit Over NAF Crash

· New date to be announced later Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Mourns Victims of NAF Plane Crash, Condoles Families

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of a military aircraft with tail number NAF 931, involving dedicated… Read more »

Nigeria: FG's Disruption of Hierarchical Progression in Paramilitary Agencies

Lately, the Presidency has continued to weaken the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) by truncating career progression… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins Implementation of New Pension Rates, Payment of Arrears to Military Pensioners

The federal government has begun implementing the newly approved pension rates following the adjustment arising from the new National Minimum Wage. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Deploys 3,000 Personnel Across Abuja for Independence Anniversary

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Govt Applauds Army Chief Over New Units to Protect Vulnerable Villages

The government and people of Plateau State have applauded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for establishing additional Nigerian Army formations and… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Receives Five New Helicopters to Boost Air Operations Against Extremist Groups

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has taken delivery of five new helicopters to boost its air operations against extremist groups and enhance its capacity to respond to emerging… Read more »

Nigeria: Matawalle Rallies Zamfara Stakeholders in Kaduna, Says Tinubu Is Devoted to Security

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has reassured residents of Zamfara State and other communities affected by banditry that the federal government… Read more »

Nigeria: The Booming Business of Kidnapping

A recent report by SBM Intelligence revealing that 7,825 people were abducted and N7.78 billion paid in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026 alone shows how lucrative the… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Announces New Delivery of Defence Equipment to Nigeria

The United States has announced the fresh delivery of defence equipment to Nigeria as part of ongoing national and international efforts to counter the activities of terrorists and… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 Elections - Army Charges Personnel to Remain Neutral, Professional

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 General Elections, the Nigerian Army has charged its personnel to maintain strict political neutrality, professionalism and respect for the rule of… Read more »

Nigeria: AVM Suleh Charges NAF Personnel to Embrace Sportsmanship As Vital Ingredient of National Security

The Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, has urged Nigerian Air Force personnel to embrace sportsmanship as part of their professional… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Redeploys Theatre Commander Abubabar, 14 Other Generals in Minor Shake-Up

The Nigerian Army has redeployed the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and 14 other generals in a minor… Read more »

Nigeria: Spotlight On Nigerian Army's Operational Gains in Rescue, Counter-Terrorism

The Nigerian Army has recorded significant operational successes from July to the first week of September, with troops involved in rescue operations, arrests, patrols, ambushes and… Read more »

Nigeria: Who Established Hisbah in Plateau State?

Many Nigerians were shocked when news broke out that the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, raised the alarm on the activities of a group allegedly operating as… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Moves to Choke Logistics, Financial Lifelines Sustaining Asymmetric Warfare

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), has revealed that a major component of the military's updated strategy is focused on choking the logistical and… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Flush Out Bandits in Sokoto, Recover Arms Cache

Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dislodged terrorist elements in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Debunks Alleged Support for Niger Coup, Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy

The Federal Government has rejected claims that Nigeria or the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic,… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara, Army Deepen Partnership to Protect Critical Infrastructure in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to strengthen the state government's partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and address… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Does Not Negotiate With Terrorists or Support Payment of Ransom - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated its stance against negotiating with terrorists, bandits or other criminal groups, as well as its opposition to the payment of ransom… Read more »

Nigeria: Adeleke Issues Executive Order, Sets Up Panel Over Osun Killings

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at… Read more »

Niger: Gunshots, Explosions Rock Presidential Palace, Airport in Failed Coup

*Report: Russia helps junta to retake military base Read more »