Nigeria: Al-Minuki - How Operation Unfolded - No Soldier Killed - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that eliminated terrorist commander, Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists 'Abduct 42' Schoolchildren in Borno

...as Nigeria, US forces 'kill' ISIS top commander, others Read more »

Nigeria: After N20m, Rice, Oil Ransom, Terrorists Hold On to Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers

Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state have reasons to continue to be worried as terrorists refused to let go, Eight worshippers of ECWA… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Oyo School, Abduct Principal, Students

Gunmen on Friday invaded the Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting the principal of a secondary school and an unspecified number of… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Abducted As Boko Haram Invades School in Borno Village

An unspecified number of students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State are feared to have been abducted when some armed… Read more »

Nigeria: NIMC Enrolls 206,000 Refugees, IDPs, 32,000 Inmates

Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has disclosed that the commission has enrolled over… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Nab 13 Over Assault On Journalist

- Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested 13 suspects over assault on a journalist in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Raids Dayspring Island, Destroys Militant Hideouts

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on criminal networks in the maritime domain, launching a major offensive against militants and kidnappers along the Calabar-Oron… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refineries, Recovers 163,000 Litres

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling illegal refining camps and disrupting oil theft networks in Rivers and Bayelsa… Read more »

Nigeria: Ajiya Vows Intelligence Driven Fight Against Insecurity, Equitable Development If Elected

A former Chief Finance Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Alhaji Umaru Ajiya, has formally entered the race for the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Church in Ekiti, Kill Pastor, Abduct Worshippers

Ado-Ekiti- Pandemonium broke out in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday evening, as suspected gunmen invaded a church during an open-air… Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Feared Dead, Several Injured As Armed Men Attack Benue Border Community

A fresh wave of violence has hit Benue State as seven persons have been reportedly killed and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Apprehends 10 Terror Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims in N/Central

The Nigeria Army troops under various internal security operations have arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Lawyers Can't Be Robed Before Military Courts - Falana

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the mode of dressing for the prosecutors and defence counsel who would appear before the general court martial. Read more »

Nigeria: Communal Clash Leaves Over 20 Dead, 400 Homes Razed in Adamawa

Yola--No fewer than 20 persons are feared killed following coordinated attacks by suspected ethnic militias on Kwah and Gyakan communities in Lamurde Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Unveils Plans to Engage Veterans in Tackling Rising Violent Conflicts

The Nigerian military has unveiled plans to formally engage retired personnel in efforts to address rising violent conflicts across the country through mediation, conflict… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Martial Over Coup Plot to Resume May 8 - Dhq

The court martial over last year's foiled coup plot in Nigeria will resume on May 8, a spokesman for the country's Defence Headquarters told AFP on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti/Okeero/Irepodun/Isin 2027 - We Should Be Proactive in Resolving Insecurity - Bankole, Aspirant

Kehinde Alex Bankole is one of the 11 aspirants eyeing the National Assembly seat for the Ekiti/Oke Ero/Irepodun/Isin federal constituency in Kwara State under the APC platform. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Killers Are Not Invincible, Govt Must Act--Omobude, Ex-Pfn President

As insecurity worsens across parts of Nigeria, with recurring killings in Plateau, Benue and other troubled states, concern is growing over what many see as the inability of the… Read more »

Mali: Mali - Fresh Battle Breaks Out Between Tuareg Rebels, Government Forces in Kidal

Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian northern city of Kidal between rebels and government forces backed by Russian mercenaries, Tuareg rebels and a local politician told… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Officials Involved in Killing of Christians - US Senator, Ted Cruz

A United States senator, Ted Cruz, has accused Nigerian government officials of involvement in attacks against Christians in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed, One Missing in Fresh Plateau Attack

No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead, while one other is missing following a fresh attack on Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Troops Neutralise 24 Terrorists in Borno, Yobe

Troops of sector 2, Joint Task Force North East 'Operation HADIN KAI I have neutralised 24 terrorists while successfully repelling a coordinated attack on Kukareta, a border… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise Two Gunmen in Plateau Ambush, Recover Weapons

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two armed gunmen during an ambush operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Three Suspects With 314 Rounds of Ammunition in Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have disrupted a terrorist logistics network in Kogi, arresting three suspected armed couriers in Lokoja. Read more »