Nigeria: Killing of Soldiers - Fear As Aba Residents Relocate

Four days after the killing of five soldiers by gunmen at Obikabia junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, residents of the city are still afraid of reprisal by soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: Killing of 5 Soldiers in Abia - We'll Be Fierce in Our Response - Defence Headquarters

Army Defence Headquarters on Friday reacted to the killing of five soldiers deployed to protect citizens in Abia State. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Eliminates 624 Terrorists, Arrests 1,051 Others in May

Troops of the Nigerian military fighting to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements, in May 2024, eliminated a total of 624 terrorists, kidnappers and arrested… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Air Strikes Kill 30 Terrorists in Katsina, Borno

The Nigerian Air Force said, yesterday, that air strikes carried out by its fighter aircraft on Tuesday in Bakai, and Bakarya, and Yartsintsiya bandit's hideouts in Kankara Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Reopened Banex Plaza - Army

The Nigerian Army on Monday gave reasons for the reopening of Banex Plaza after soldiers who had gone to the market were manhandled and beaten by hoodlums. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Not Involved in Kano Emirate Tussle, but On Standby - Army

The Army headquarters said late on Sunday night that troops have not been involved in the Kano state emirate tussle and are not involved in enforcing any court order. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Military Eliminates 253 Terrorists, Kidnappers - Arrests 187 Others in One Week

Troops of the Nigerian Military fighting against insecurity in the country, neutralized 253 terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements and arrested 187 others in the last… Read more »

Nigeria: Hoodlums Attack - Why Banex Plaza Was Closed - Army

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said the closure of Banex Plaza in Wuse 2, where several shops are located for the sale of electronic gadgets, phones and laptops was in response to… Read more »

Niger: Fighting in Niger Kills Seven Soldiers, Dozens of 'Terrorists'

Niger's military regime said Tuesday that seven soldiers and several dozen "terrorists" have been killed in fighting in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda… Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Iswap Terrorists Massacre DPO, Injures Two in Borno

Suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have killed a Divisional Police Officer, Sunday Pius attached to Marte local government area of Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: North-East - Ending Terrorism Financing

When terrorists attacked several parts of the United States of America with commercial aircraft laden with passengers on September 11, 2001, little did those of us in Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: $647bn of $831bn Int'l Remittances Made By Migrants - IOM

Migration is a crucial driver of economic resilience, growth and prosperity, Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), said on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Interested in Security of Our Communities, State - A'ibom Govt

Akwa Ibom State Government has said investors operating in the communities should be able to identify and make known to those working for them because it is interested in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Hands Over 350 Rescued Persons in Sambisa Forest to Borno Govt

The military has handed over 350 people rescued in Sambisa forest to the Borno Government for rehabilitation and reintegration. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed in Ebonyi Communal Clashes

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons in an attack on Ikachi Village in Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Hit Kaduna Streets, Demand Rescue of Sharibu, Chibok Girls

The Christians Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSW-N), a group, has staged a peaceful protest demanding the release from captivity of Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls and others who were… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Shekau's Top Ally, Tahir Baga in Sambisa Forest

The troops of Theatre Command, North East, 'Operation Hadin Kai' have successfully killed a top commander of the Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād, otherwise known as… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Pulls Out 29 Infantry Corps Generals

The Nigerian Army on Friday pulled out 29 Generals of the Infantry Corps who retired from active military service. Read more »

Nigeria: Army, Police Sack Enugu Community Over Alleged Killing of Police Officers

Crisis is rocking Iggah community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Party Rejects Proposal For U.S., France Military in Nigeria

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers of compromising the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Kills Scores of Terrorists in N-East, N-Central

The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Operation Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central respectively, have neutralised scores of terrorists, who were ferried for a… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Kills Several Terrorists in Borno, Niger in Airstrikes

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Naval Officer Kicks Against Sale of Lekki Green Areas

A retired Naval Officer, Rear Admiral Ibukunle Olaiya, has kicked against the sale of Green Areas, near Block 113, Lekki Phase 1, by officials of the Lagos State Government,… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Governors Talk Tough On Kidnapping, Out-of-School Children

Kaduna--Northern Governors yesterday in Kaduna rallied against increasing kidnapping, out-of-school children, insecurity and other problems militating against the progress of the… Read more »

Nigeria: COAS Hails Troops' Resilience, Commitment to War Against Insurgency

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and resilience in the fight against terrorism and other… Read more »