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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Niger's Junta Reopens Borders With 5 Neighbours - Border With Nigeria Remained Closed

One week after the military coup in Niger, the new military government has reopened the country's land borders and airspace with five neighbouring countries, a spokesman for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Disband All Militias, Armed Groups, Coalition of Northern Groups Tell Govt

The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has called on the federal government to take more urgent steps in disbanding militias, armed groups in Imo state and the southeast. Read more »

Niger: EU Says Will Not Recognise Niger Coup Authorities

The European Union on Saturday said it would not recognise Niger's putschists who seized power this week and that it was suspending security cooperation with the jihadist-hit… Read more »

Nigeria: International Rights Activist Condemns Coup in Niger Republic

International rights activist, Alhaji Musa Saidu has condemned the coup in Niger Republic , saying there is no alternative to democratic government which guarantees the rights and… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims From Captivity in Abia

Troops of 14 Brigade operating under 82 Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 13 kidnap victims along Ngodo- Isuochi road in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army, Hunters Service Neutralise Unknown Gunmen in Anambra Community

A joint operation by Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army with operatives of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) on Monday, led to the death of many unknown… Read more »

Nigeria: Imposters Worry Southeast Light Weapons Control Center

The south east branch of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, has expressed anxiety over some imposters allegedly claiming to perform same… Read more »

Nigeria: Southeast Loses N4 Trillion to Insecurity in 24 Months - - Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu has disclosed that the South East region lost over N4trn to insecurity in the last two years. Mr Kalu said this in… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 28 Militants, Bandits, Rescue 131 Kidnapped Civilians

Troops fighting to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and economic sabotuers have killed 28 criminal elements after several gunfights in the North East, the North West and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Blows Up Vessel Impounded With Illegal Crude in Delta

A vessel MT Tura II impounded over alleged oil theft was set ablaze yesterday on the Warri River by the military with assistance from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps,… Read more »

Nigeria: What Is Tinubu's Security Strategy?

When Bola Ahmed Tinubu was inaugurated as the President of the Federal Republic Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of its Armed Forces on May 29, 2023, he promised he would adopt a new… Read more »

Nigeria: Curfew As 12 Die in Fresh Plateau Attacks

Residents of Farinkasa Kerana and Sabon Gari communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State were, yesterday night thrown into mourning following fresh attacks by… Read more »

Nigeria: Retirement of Military Generals for Every New Govt Not Ideal - Sheikh Gumi

A renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi said the retirement of military generals whenever there is a new government is not ideal. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Strengthen Military Ties With Nigeria - Chinese Govt

As three Chinese warships, on a five-day visit to Nigeria, sailed back, the Chinese government, yesterday, said the visit would strengthen the bilateral relationship between both… Read more »

Nigeria: Major Shake-Up in Nigerian Navy Hits 57 Senior Officers

The Nigerian Navy has reshuffled the appointments of 56 of its senior officers comprising 56 Rear Admirals and one Commodore. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Eliminates Own Top Leader, Others Over Attempt to Form Faction

Members of the Boko Haram sect, popularly known as 'Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād', terrorists group have eliminated one of its Amir Jaysh (Leader), Abou Hassana,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tackle Nigeria's Insecurity Head-On, Baptist Conference Urges Service Chiefs

The Federal Capital Territory Baptist Conference has urged the newly appointed service chiefs to be direct in confronting the nation's security problems. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Asari Dokubo Has No Moral Right to Accuse Nigerian Military - Maj. Gen. Haruna

A former Commissioner for Information and Culture, Major General Ibrahim Bata Malgwi Haruna said a former Niger Delta Militants leader, Asari Dokubo does not have the moral right… Read more »