October 03, 2023
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Neutralise Several Terrorists in Lake Chad
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said it neutrlised several Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in air strikes in the Tumbuns on the fringes… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Why Some Officers Aren't Favoured in Promotion, Posting - Army
The Nigerian Army has explained that the only impediment that makes a commissioned officer not being promoted regularly is when the personnel pays poor attention to career and… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Only 5,000 Out of 100,000 Repentant Boko Haram Are Insurgents - Commissioner
Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo has said that only about 5,000 out of the over 100,000 repentants Boko Haram members were… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: IOM, Govt Repatriate155 Stranded Nigerian Migrants From Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the federal government, repatriated 155 Nigerian irregular migrants stranded across various parts of… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Kill Terrorists Who Won't Surrender, Northeast Govs Urge Military
The North East Governors' Forum has urged the military to invade the hideouts of the insurgents that fail to surrender in the region and kill them. Read more »
September 06, 2023
West Africa: 100 Days of Tinubu - Niger Matters, But What of Domestic Issues?
Whatever it is, within a short time, President Bola Tinubu has enthroned himself in sub-regional politics. Read more »
September 04, 2023
West Africa: Coups - Citizens Tired of Voting, Not Seeing Results, Say Elders
The West African Elders Forum, WAEF, has urged African leaders to respect constitutions and put citizens' welfare, peace, and security at the centre of governance. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Nigeria: Does Killing Nigerien Babies Bring Glory to Our Name?
A dear and respected friend of mine who was once our Ambassador to a European country, who has relatives and strong links in and with Niger Republic and who is well versed in… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Military Intervention - Tinubu, U.S. President Biden to Meet
·Nigeria's leader says he is holding ECOWAS back Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Measles Outbreak in Benue IDPs Camp Escalates
...10 cases recorded, other unconfirmed cases being investigated Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Alerts Nigerians On Fake Advertisement of Recruitment
The Nigerian Navy has alerted Nigerians to be wary of the sale of admission forms into the Nigerian Navy College of Health Sciences and Technology, NNCHS Offa, Kwara State, by… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Babies Die As Women Deliver in Toilets, Says Benue IDPs Camp Manager
The inmates of Agagbe Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue, have raised the alarm over the outbreak of measles and others ailments… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: 4 Boko Haram Commanders, 13 Fighters, 45 Family Members Surrender
Following two days of intense offensive by troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, against terrorists in the Lake Chad fringes, four Boko Haram commanders, 13 main… Read more »
West Africa: Niger - After 'D-Day' Invasion Threat, ECOWAS in Last-Ditch Peace Effort
A delegation from regional nations arrived in Niger in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to reach a peaceful solution with mutinous soldiers who overthrew the country's president last… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: 3 Officers, 22 Soldiers Killed in Niger Ambush, Crash - DHQ
Abuja-- The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, said yesterday that no fewer than three officers and 22 soldiers were killed by bandits in last Monday's ambush at Zungeru, Niger State. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Military Officers in Helicopter Crash
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night said that the tragic loss of gallant officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash at Chukuba Village near Shiroro, Niger State on Monday… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Aggressive Military Operation Underway in Zamfara, Says Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said on Monday that troops would launch a comprehensive military operation in Zamfara State in the coming days to flush… Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Bandits, 13 Military Personnel Killed in Niger Encounter
Bandits have, again, hit the Niger State community during which no fewer than 50 of them (bandits) were gunned down. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Nigeria: Calls for Military Interference in Nigeria's Democracy Unpatriotic, Wicked - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the call for the military to interfere in the nation's democracy is highly unpatriotic and wicked. Read more »
August 08, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Imposes Extra Sanctions On Niger Military Junta
A new set of sanctions have been imposed on groups, organisations and individuals identified as giving support to the military junta in the Republic of Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Arrests 3 Suspected Oil Thieves, Recovers Truck With Crude in Rivers
Operatives of the 6 Division of Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, have arrested three suspected oil thieves in the state. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Theft - NAF Airstrikes Destroy Boats, Tanks With Stolen Crude Oil in Niger Delta
Nigerian Airforce fighter aircraft of the air component, Operation Delta Safe have bombed and destroyed 3 boats sighted tapping crude oil from a pipeline at a dispensing site, west… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Nigeria: JTF Orders Immediate Release of Vessel Accused of Carrying Stolen Crude
The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, OPDS, has ordered the immediate release of MT Praisel Vessel to continue it operations in line with extant approvals, after it was… Read more »
August 05, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup - Three Decisions for West Africa As Deadline Nears
As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum draws to a close, both sides have crucial decisions to… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: We Haven't Received Order for Military Intervention in Niger - DHQ
The defence headquarters has said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria cannot proceed on any operation in any of the member states of ECOWAS without the mandate from the Authority of… Read more »