July 15
Nigeria: Navy Claims Credit for Increase in Nigeria's Oil Production
The Nigerian Navy has said the collaborative efforts of its personnel and other security agencies in tackling cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the increase in… Read more »
July 14
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Spending in 2023 Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, Says Report
Nigeria's military spending rose by 20 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2023, making it the country the biggest spender on defence in sub-Saharan Africa, and the third highest on the… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Military to Move Against Terrorist Financiers, Uncovers Plan to Attack Critical Infrastructure
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced plan to go against financiers of terrorists and other crimes in Nigeria as part of effort to deny the criminal elements freedom of… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: The Growing Resurgence of Boko Haram
Security agencies could do more to contain the increasing violence Read more »
Nigeria: Who Benefits From Local Government Autonomy?
AYODELE OKUNFOLAMI argues that local governments should not be political entities but administrative departments of states Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: ACF - Fight Against Terrorism Must Be Total, Uncompromising, Mnjtf Kills 70 Terrorists
·Declares death toll now 32 Read more »
Nigeria: Ogalla - Committed to Shaping the Nigerian Navy Into a Competent, Ethical Naval Force
That Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla is a repository of knowledge, especially when it comes to hydrography and all things marine ecosystem, might not be in contention, but… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 844 Arms Units, 12,500 Ammunition Worth N13.9bn At Onne Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, announced the interception of nine containers bearing offensive items, including arms, ammunition, illicit drugs and second hand… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Shehu Sani - Insecurity Worse Under Buhari Than Tinubu
Former Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that the security challenges facing northern Nigeria were worse under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari than under the present administration of… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncenessary Bickering Between the Police and PSC
Until the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission exercise restraint or the president intervenes, the disagreement between the two agencies will continue to… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Rivers Youths Protest, Commend Police Over Sealing of LG Secretariats
Hundreds of youths in Rivers State on Tuesday took to the streets in support of the State Police Command for occupying the 23 local government secretariats in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Gov Emphasises Need to Strengthen Security Architecture, Improve Military Personnel Welfare
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed yesterday expressed confidence that the Nigerian Army is well- equipped and determined to defend Nigeria and Nigerians against all… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief of Staff Urges Aggrieved Nigerians to Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has declared that it is only in a peaceful atmosphere that the economy of any country could thrive, hence the need for all… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Army Set to Convene a Roundtable On the Nigeria's Security Challenges
The Nigerian Army is set to convene a roundtable on the country's security challenges. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Can We End Forced Displacement in Nigeria?
Arjun Jain argues for an environment where the displaced are actively involved in building a stronger community and a better future Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: How 725 Military Retirees Were Reintegrated Into Civil Life At NAFRC
The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, NAFRC, which is saddled with the task of integrating military retirees into civil life, recently churned out 725 graduands. Chiemelie… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Military Pledges to Restore Peace, Army Recruits 6,000 Personnel
Ikechukwu Aleke in Abuja and John Shiklam in Kaduna Read more »
Nigeria: $4.3bn NLNG Train-7 Project Reaches 67% Completion, Over 9,000 Nigerians Employed
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), yesterday, confirmed that its ongoing $4.3 billion Train-7 project had reached 67 per cent completion, and employed over 9,000… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: DHQ Faults Zamfara Governor On Terrorism War, Lawal Blames Political Interference for Prolonged Insecurity
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday faulted the claim by the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, that the military and the police are nowhere to be found whenever they are… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Deadly Bandit Kingpin, Buhari Yadi, Meets Waterloo in Fierce Battle With Troops
Deadly bandit leader Buhari Alhaji Halidu (popularly known as Buhari Yadi), who terrorised communities in the North-west, has been killed by troops of Operation Whirl Punch. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 197 Terrorists, Destroy 43 Illegal Refining Sites in One Week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday, said that troops across all theatres of operations have killed no fewer than 197 terrorists, apprehended 310 and uncovered and demobilized… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Labour Unions - Between Strike and Terrorism
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Nigeria: Security Agencies Set to Flush Out 'Youth Leaders', Cultists in Edo After Attack On Soldiers
·Obaseki mourns passing of medicine professor, Vincent Iyawe Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Nigeria, Seven Other Nations Demand Immediate Halt to Arms Supply to Israel
The D-8, a group of developing nations, at the weekend called on all countries of the world to stop supplying arms to Israel, and urged the United States to lift its veto on the… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Conducts Airstrikes, Destroys Illegal Refineries Near Abia, Imo, Rivers Border
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday said that after an airstrike, it destroyed two illegal crude oil refining sites with three surface tanks and reservoirs located near Obiaku… Read more »