July 25
Nigeria: Insecurity Perpetrated By Well Organized Non-State Actors - - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu declared yesterday that the ravaging insecurity in the country was being perpetrated by a "well-organised " non-state actors. Read more »
July 21
Nigeria: Insecurity - Over 5,000 Nigerians Killed in 6 Months - - Adamu
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Beacon Consulting, Dr. Kabir Adamu, has said that his research reveals that no fewer than 5,000 Nigerians were killed between January and… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Terrorists Targeting National Critical Infrastructure - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its intelligence has uncovered plans by the Boko Haram Terrorists and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) to attack the nation's… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Eliminates 187 Terrorists, Apprehends 183 Suspects, Rescues 109 Kidnapped Victims in 1 Week
The Military said on Thursday that troops deployed for counter-terrorism, counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations in the last one neutralised 187 terrorists, arrested 213… Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Army Crushes Kidnapping Syndicates, Neutralizes Terrorist in Coordinated Operations Across 3 States
Following a series of coordinated operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a significant blow to criminal elements in Anambra, Oyo, and Katsina States, intercepting… Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Call Captured Criminals By Names - Ipob Tells Nigerian Soldiers
The noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday debunked the fallacious news peddled by the Nigerian Military that they… Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Has Schools for Both Islamic, Chaplaincy Affairs - Hqtrs
The Nigerian Army has described as misleading viral report suggesting that it runs only a School of Islamic Affairs, ignoring other religions. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: National Anthem - Deconstructing the Military Legacy,
ON Friday November 18, 2011, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, called for a referendum to gauge the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Bombings - Fate of Terrorists Will Be Violent, Short - DHQ Vows
...says 20 persons were killed, 52 injured Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Over 70 Militants in Chad, Borno, Destroy Camps
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said on Monday that its troops fighting insurgency have successfully obliterated terrorist camps situated on islets across the… Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: Ebonyi, NBC Partnering to Resolve Boundary Disputes With Neighbouring States - Nwifuru
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has said that the State Government is doing everything possible to ensure that all inter-state boundary disputes affecting communities in the state… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: 30 Feared Dead, 100 Injured in Borno As Female Suicide Bombers Hit Wedding, Funeral
Emir of Gwoza local government area of Borno State, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, yesterday, confirmed that multiple suicide attacks were carried out at various locations, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Truck Crash Into Worshippers - I Escaped Death By Whiskers, Lost Four Boys - Survivor
·Death toll hits 15 - Resident Read more »
June 27
West Africa: Ecowas Debates $2.6bn Security Budget for Regional Standby Force
... defence ministers convene in Abuja to deliberate on standby force budget Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Security - Faan Deploys Armed Special Force to 5 Airports
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, on Monday inaugurated 120 officers of the Aviation Security ( AVSEC) Special Force… Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Army Denies Audio-Visual Report On Recruiting Jihadists
The Nigerian Army (NA) has debunked a viral audio-visual recording circulating on various online platforms quoting a misleading report suggesting that the NA is recruiting Islamic… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Cracks Down On Illegal Refineries, Arrest 13 Suspects, Recovers 2 Boats in Abia
Thirteen additional suspects have been arrested as the Nigerian Army raided illegal refineries in Obuaku Community, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Suspected Bandits, Gunrunners in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, have arrested some suspected bandits and gunrunners in Plateau and Kaduna State. Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Military, Media Collaboration Shouldn't Be Limited to Reporting of Terrorism - COAS
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has told media practitioners that collaboration between it and the military should not be limited to reporting of conflicts,… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Army Acquires New Aircraft, 'BELL UH 1-H' to Enhance Defence Capabilities
The Nigerian Army (NA) has launched its first batch of new aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H. to enhance its operational effectiveness. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks Partnership With Media to Combat Insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja, has urged media professionals to partner with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to combat insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Tension As 'Unknown' Soldier Allegedly Stabs Man to Death in Abuja
One of Abuja's largest mechanic villages popularly called "Kugbo Mechanic" located on the Abuja -Keffi Expressway was on Thursday thrown into confusion, following reports that a… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Police Arrest Go, Others, Recover Military Uniform in Delta
Operatives of Delta State Police have arrested one Bishop, a General Overseer, GO, and founder of a new generation Church, his wife and others over alleged attempt to kidnap a… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Herdsmen Storm Taraba Community, Kill 6 Villagers
...Inflict injuries on several others Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Checkpoint Not Responsible for Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Accident - Army
The Nigerian Army said the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint was not responsible for the accident that occurred on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway on Wednesday, June 12. Read more »