Nigeria: Rivers - Tinubu Urged to Establish Reconciliation Committee

A pro-democracy group, Coalition of Civil Society in Defence of Democracy, has urged President Bola Tinubu to establish a reconciliation committee within 14 days to resolve the… Read more »

Nigeria: Christian Council Raises the Alarm Over Tension in Nigeria

The president of the Christian Council of Nigeria Most Rev. David Onuoha, has called on Nigerians across all divides to unite and work towards preserving the nation amid growing… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Creates Special Force to Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation's security architecture… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 31 Bandits in Katsina

The Nigerian military has reportedly struck bandits operating in parts of Katsina State, neutralising 31 in two separate operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recover Kidnappers' Speed Boat, Launch Manhunt for Suspects in Bayelsa

Operatives of the Operation Puff Adder of the Bayelsa State Police Command have recovered the speed boats used by the kidnappers of the two staff of the Niger Delta Development… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Rescues 75 Boko Haram Captives in Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, handed over 75 civilian captives rescued in key Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorist enclaves within the notorious Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Read more »

Africa: Nigerian Military Ranked 31st Globally, 3rd in Africa

The Nigerian military is ranked 31st in the global firepower index in 2025 and third in Africa. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Confronts Security, Economic, Political Challenges At 50th

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reinforced its commitment to tackling the pressing security, economic, and political challenges threatening the bloc's… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 82 Terrorists, Arrest 198, Rescue 93 Hostages

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops on internal operations killed 82 terrorists, arrested 198 suspected others and rescued 93 kidnapped hostages between 14-21 February 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Eliminate All Bandits, Army Chief Tells Troops

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has vowed to eliminate bandits across Nigeria, focusing on Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Need a National Paramilitary Academy - Minister

The Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has emphasized the urgent need for the establishment of a National Paramilitary Academy to enhance Nigerias security… Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Launches Operation to Rehabilitate Former Bandits in North East

The Defence Headquarters has officially established Operation Safe Corridor in the North-Western zone of Nigeria, with its headquarters in Tsafe, Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Bello Turji Not Yet Arrested - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed troops who have arrested claims that wanted terrorist kingpin Bello Turji in the North West. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 70 Terrorists As 22 Soldiers Pay Supreme Price in Borno

No fewer than 70 terrorists were neutralised by the Nigerian troops while 22 soldiers were killed as others sustained injuries during encounters with insurgents in Borno State, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Buni Assures Army of Additional Support to End Insurgency

Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has assured the Nigerian Army and other security agencies of his administration's continued support in the fight against insurgency in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Launch Probe As Suspected Dynamite Explosion Kills 1, Injured 6 in Niger

An explosion suspected to be from dynaminates kept by an artisanal miner at Sabon Pegi, in Mashegu local government area of Niger State, has killed one person and injured six… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Closes in On Terror Kingpin, Bello Turji, Kills Son

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have raided the camp belonging to wanted terrorist kingpin Bello Turji on Fakai hills and killed his son. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Reject ₦1m Bribe From Lakurawa Terrorists in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has revealed that its officers rejected a bribe of ₦1 million cash offered by suspects linked to the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise 25 Terrorists, Destroy Bello Turji's Camp

Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have killed 25 terrorists and dismantled Bello Turji's hideout in the Dakai area of Shinkafi local… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 46 in Zamfara Community

About 46 people, including women and children, have been kidnapped during a raid on Gona town in Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Combat Security Threats Hindering Nigeria's Devt, Makinde Tasks Military

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has charged the Nigerian military to intensify its efforts in 2025 to combat terrorism, kidnapping, armed banditry, and other security threats that… Read more »

Nigeria: 34 Terrorists, 6 Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack - - Dhq

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that 34 terrorists and six soldiers died during the attack on a military base at Sabon Gari in Damboa local government area of Borno… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Incessant Military Strikes On Defenceless Nigerians Unacceptable'

An activist and public affairs commentator, Malam Salihu Othman Isah, has condemned what he described as the incessant air strikes and other forms of military attacks on… Read more »

Nigeria: How 15 People Were Killed in Jigawa Communal Clash - Residents

Details of the communal clash in Gululu village of Miga local government area of Jigawa State have emerged as residents gave accounts of the tragic incident. Read more »

Nigeria: AIG Zakarie Malherbe Dies At 84

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zakarie Andiir Malherbe NPM, Mni died at age 84. Read more »