Nigeria: Igbo Youths' Apathy May Leave Military Without Igbo Officers - - Nwachukwu

The Senator representing Anambra South, Emma Nwachukwu, has warned that continued reluctance by Igbo youths to enlist in the Nigerian Armed Forces could leave the South-East with… Read more »

West Africa: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Finds New Battleground in Africa's Sahel

Ukraine has vowed to counter Russia wherever it can, even "in the scorching sands" of the Sahelian desert, as evidence mounts that Kyiv is backing Tuareg separatists battling… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Confirms Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Benue

The Nigerian Air Force has said one of its helicopters made a precautionary landing on farmland in Makurdi, Benue State, after returning from an operation against suspected… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Explains Confusion Over 25, 32 Crash Victims

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the discrepancy in the reported number of victims of the ATR 42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying a misunderstanding of… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Crash - Can Demands Transparent Probe, Stronger Safety Measures

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condoled with the families of personnel killed in the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash near Igbokoda, Ondo State, demanding a… Read more »

Nigeria: NYSC Kidnap - Families Lament Oyo Govt's Silence - 'We're On Top of Situation' - Ministry

Families of would-be National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have expressed anguish and frustration over what they described… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Air Force Crashes Timeline

A Nigerian Air Force plane carrying 25 military and civilian passengers crashed in Ondo State on Monday, killing all on board. The accident was one of Nigeria's worst air disasters… Read more »

Nigeria: Co-Pilot of Ill-Fated NAF Aircraft Wedded 2 Weeks Before Crash

One of the co-pilots who flew the ATR 42-500mp aircraft registered NAF 931 that crashed at Igbokoda, Ondo State on Monday is Squadron Leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Custody - Time to Free Okuama-Ewu Community Leaders - Upu Youth Leader

President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing (Ighele) Worldwide, Comrade Blessed Oghenero Ughere, has declared that Urhobo youths are the pride, glory and future of the… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Releases Names of 25 Victims Killed in Military Plane Crash [full List]

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of 25 people killed in the aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Crash of NAF Aircraft

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa Rtd, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of NAF ATR 42 aircraft and the loss of officers and airmen who were involved in a… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Members, Military Men Among 32 Killed in NAF Plane Crash in Ondo

***25 passengers, 7 crew members on board -- Minister Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Newspapers Review - Army, DSS, Police Comb Imo Forest in Search of Kidnapped Corps Members

In today's Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police combing Imo forest… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 10 Prospective Corps Members Abducted in Imo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered weapons after repelling simultaneous attacks in Adamawa. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Postpones Ruling in Alleged Coup Plot Trial Against Tinubu

The military has again postponed the ruling of the General Court Martial sitting over the alleged coup plot case involving some military officers accused of attempting to overthrow… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescues 46 Kidnapped Victims, Neutralises Suspected Militia Member

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 46 kidnapped victims and neutralised a suspected militia member in separate operations in the last 24 hours across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Demand Urgent Rescue of 116 Abducted Schoolchildren, Others in Borno

The House of Representatives has called for intensified and coordinated security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren abducted in different… Read more »

Nigeria: UN, AU Ask Obasanjo to Rescue Ethiopia's Peace Deal As Tensions Rise

The UN and AU have asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to help pull Ethiopia back from renewed conflict as tensions threaten the peace agreement he helped broker in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Terror Attacks - Tombo People Demand Urgent Action As Killings Persist in Benue

The Tombo Development Association, TODA, has called on the Federal and Benue State governments to take urgent and decisive action to end the persistent attacks on communities in… Read more »

Nigeria: Four Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Arrested in Yobe

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested four suspected Boko Haram terrorists following a night ambush in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Miners Killed in Fresh Plateau Attack

Two local miners have been killed at Gangare community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State in a fresh attack that has raised concerns over the safety of miners… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Foil Kidnap, Rescue 6 Varsity Students, Driver in Katsina

The Nigerian troops have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six female students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma and their driver in Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: Implications of Insecurity On Real Estate in Nigeria

The security challenge in Nigeria today, to say the least is worrisome. From the intractable Boko-Haram insurgency which has claimed thousands of lives and condemned several others… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 31 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina, Kebbi

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralised two suspected terrorists and arrested two others in separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi states. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Vigilantes Killed in Night Attack in Plateau

Three vigilantes were reportedly killed by armed men who attacked NTV community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night. Read more »