March 03
Nigeria: War in the Middle East, Uncertainty in the World
On Saturday morning, February 28, the world woke up to learn of "Operation Roaring Lion" by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and "Operation Epic Fury" by the American military… Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Troops Foil Multiple Terrorist Attacks On Military Spots, Recover Weapons in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions in Borno State, killing several… Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: U.S. Military Support Not Threat to Nigeria's Sovereignty, DHQ Clarifies
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that military support from the United States was not a threat to Nigeria's sovereignty, maintaining that the collaboration between the two… Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: Police, Other Security Agencies Arrest 113 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
In a major operation, the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies in the state arrested a total of 113 suspected kidnappers across the Edo Central Senatorial District. Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Dirty Tricks Boots Are Also Here
Now that American security, intelligence and military boots are on the ground in Nigeria in order, it is alleged, to help in the fight against terrorism and genocide, American… Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: Military Commander Escapes Lakurawa Terrorists' Ambush Unscathed in North West
The Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has escaped unscathed after his convoy came under an ambush by… Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Air Force Officer Arrested, Handed Over to Police After Three-Year Fraud Spree in Lagos Markets
A 27-year-old man, Yusuf Abdullahi, who allegedly posed as a serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force has been arrested in Lagos following what military authorities say was a… Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Mothers of Chibok - The Inspiring Story of Women Who Refused to Be Broken
In a powerful cinematic tribute, Emmy-winning filmmaker Joel 'Kachi' Benson and award-winning actor and producer Joke Silva are bringing the untold story of the Mothers of Chibok… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Ekiti Female Abductee Dies in Captivity As Family Pays N25m Ransom
The family of seven abducted persons in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of the victims in… Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - 707 Ganawuri Indigenes Displaced, 40 Held By Terrorists
. Again, terrorists attack communities in Niger Read more »
Nigeria: From Gulf of Guinea to Alexandria - Nigerian Navy Strengthens Skills, Training and Bilateral Ties
In a deliberate push to strengthen fleet effectiveness, deepen operational learning and expand defence diplomacy, the Nigerian Navy recently concluded a strategic cross-attachment… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Coas Advocates Sustainable Policy for Veterans
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for the development of sustainable policy frameworks capable of delivering lasting welfare support for… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Five Kidnappers, Rescue Woman in Plateau Raid
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have eliminated five suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted woman during a coordinated raid on a criminal hideout in Angwan Boka, Sopp… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Right of Replythe Column for Readers Who Feel Strongly About Issues Expressed By the Advocate, and Have a View Point.
Why Coup Suspects Cannot be Tried in a Military Tribunal: Response to Onikepo Braithwaite's Rejoinder: 'Military Coup and Court Martial: Is Falana Right?' Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms U.S. Forces, Equipment in Nigeria, Security Eliminates Bandit Kabiru
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of approximately 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield to support ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Again, Terrorists Attack Borgu LG Communities in Niger State, Set Up Base At Konkoso
Barely 24 hours after the Governors of Niger and Kwara States met in Minna on the security situation in the border towns of the two states, terrorists have again struck in one of… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Naval Officers Wives Association Inaugurates New Classrooms, Music Laboratory At Nowa Secondary School in Lagos
The Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA), weekend marked a significant milestone in educational development with the inauguration of four newly constructed classroom blocks and… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms Arrival of U.S. Forces to Support Armed Forces of Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of approximately 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield to support ongoing… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Bloodbath As Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Others, Set Houses Ablaze in Niger
No fewer than 32 farmers were feared dead yesterday in a series of attacks by bandits on Tugan-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Kaiama and the Crisis of Insecurity
For each of them, death came with brutal swiftness, reminding them even as they drew their last breath that there is a very steep price to pay for clinging to one's conviction in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Adams-Aliu, New NNS Beecroft Commander Pledges Crackdown On Maritime Crime Amid Growing Sea Trade
Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Wednesday, pledged to reinforce focus on securing Nigeria's economic waters and strengthening the fight against maritime crimes as he assumed command… Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: 30 Years After, Unuigbe Lives
The passage of time has not erased the legacies and memories of Colonel Christopher Edorhe Unuigbe, who passed away 30 years ago, Davidson Iriekpen writes Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Out With Yanks - Bring in Kamikaze
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa, Minister of State for Defence Mohammed Bello Mutawalle, Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, Army Chief Lt General Waidi… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Police Move Special Squad to Communities in Two Niger Lgas
Following a recent series of attacks, kidnappings, and killings in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State, the Inspector General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun,… Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Military Vows to Bring Perpetrators of Kaiama Killings to Justice
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has reaffirmed its determination to work in close collaboration with other security agencies to ensure that those responsible for the Kaiama… Read more »
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