Nigeria: Attack On Yahaya Bello Handiwork of Bandits Dressed in Military Uniform - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters on Sunday night said the Police should be allowed to carry out investigations into the alleged assassination attack on the governor of Kogi state at Kwali,… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Restates Maritime Security Collaboration, Donates Special Boat to Nigeria Navy

Lagos -- The U.S. government has donated an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to the Nigeria Navy Special Boat Service as part of a longstanding security partnership. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Issues Travel Alerts for African Countries During Israeli War on Palestine

United States citizens travelling abroad have been told to "exercise increased caution" in light of the heightened global tensions spurred by Hamas' terror attack on Israel and the… Read more »

Niger: Six Troops Killed in New Niger Fighting

Niger's military regime said Tuesday that six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" had been killed in fighting in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the… Read more »

West Africa: Jonathan, West African Elders Call for Calm, Patience in Liberia After Election

The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has sued for calm and patience in Liberia as the citizens await the final tallying and official declaration of the results of last Tuesday's… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 28,997 Lives Lost to Insecurity in Benue - Don

No fewer than 28,997 persons are reported to have lost their lives to insecurity in Benue State, even as over 54,476 houses and farm produce valued at over N21 billion were also… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Hands Over 2,640kg of Cannabis Worth N200m to NDLEA

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT on Wednesday handed over 2,640kg of substance, suspected to be cannabis sativa worth N200 million, to the Nigerian Drug Law Agency (NDLEA) in… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »