Nigeria: Troops Raid Illegal Refineries, Recover Weapons in Bayelsa

Troops of 5 Battalion of the Nigerian Army operating under 16 Brigade area of responsibility have raided militants' illegal refining sites. Read more »

Nigeria: NSA, Defence Chief Vow to Restore Peace in Nigeria

The newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, assumed duties yesterday with a vow to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Redeploys 52 Air Vice Marshals, 46 Air Commodores in Major Shake-Up

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Hassan Abubakar has approved the redeployment of 98 officers of air rank as Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs),… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Hope Rises for Northern Businesses With New Service Chiefs

As the new service chiefs chart a new course on counter-terrorism in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality in Nigeria, hope appears to… Read more »

Nigeria: Help Combat Insurgency, Promote Stability in Nigeria, Akume Urges UK

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume has sought to deepen bilateral relations with British Government, particularly, in the area of security,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek Global Action to Address Plight of 110 Million Refugees

The Federal Government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), have appealed to countries and international partners to address the dire situation faced by… Read more »

Nigeria: UNDP to Adopt Borno's Humanitarian Model for IDPs' Resettlement

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over the resettlement of internally displaced… Read more »

Nigeria: Military, Asari Dokubo On Warpath Over Allegations of Oil Theft

It appeared yesterday that the Nigerian military may be lurching towards an angry showdown with former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, over his allegations that 99… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Killings As Dare's Baptism of Fire

The recent gruesome murder of 24 residents in two communities in Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, is no doubt a bad way of welcoming the new governor, Lawal Dauda… Read more »

Nigeria: 82 Fleeing ISWAP Terrorists Drown in Borno

No fewer than 82 Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists and their families have drowned in a river in the axis of Damasak in Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 55 ISWAP Top Commanders, Terrorists in Borno

Fifty-five suspected members of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), including several top commanders have been killed by the troops of the Multinational Joint… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Denies Allegations of Nepotism, Ethnic, Religious Bigotry

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report by an online medium alleging corruption, nepotism, ethnic and religious bigotry within the Nigerian Army (NA). Read more »

Nigeria: Sudan - Last Batch of Nigerians Arrive

The last batch of Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Sudan has been repatriated from Port Sudan as the federal government has so far brought back 2,518 Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Rotary Will Promote Peace in Nigeria - Governor

The District Governor of Rotary International for District 9125, Rotn Dr. Goddy Nnadi, yesterday said the organization will do its best to promote peace in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 40% Pay Rise - Our Salaries Last Reviewed Under Yar'Adua - Soldiers

Soldiers have lamented their non-inclusion in the 40 percent minimum wage rise by the federal government, saying their pay was last reviewed during the administration of late… Read more »

Nigeria: We Saw Hell At Borders - Nigerian Returnees

The first batch of 376 Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Sudan have been evacuated home from Egypt amid cheers and relief from family members and government officials. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Investigating Claims of Bias Against Army Commander in Southern Kaduna

The Military High Command, on Thursday, said a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the allegations against its Sector Commander, Operation Safe Haven, by the Atyap… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 65 Terrorists, Arrest 63, Rescue 135 Captives - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops operating in the North-East and North-West have killed 65 terrorists, arrested 63 logistics suppliers and informants while 135 civilians… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Lauds Delivery of 300 Housing Units, Other Projects for IDPs in Borno

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the completion and delivery of 300 housing units of two-bedroom each and other livelihood-enhancing infrastructure at two Internally… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Recruited 60,000 Soldiers, Others in 7 Years - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari had said that the Nigeria Army's fighting power has significantly improved in the last seven years in addition to recruitment of over 60,000 soldiers and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Resort to Self-Help As Gunmen Kill 1,930 People, Kidnap Over 500 in 4 Months

No fewer than 1,930 Nigerians have been killed by gunmen this year while 582 people have been kidnapped by non-state actors. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 30, Raze Houses in Southern Kaduna

Again, 30 people have been killed and several houses razed down in a fresh attack by bandits on Runji village in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Remain Focused, Army Chief Tells Troops

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their tremendous efforts in tackling the numerous security challenges that have… Read more »

Nigeria: How Hard Drugs Is Fuelling Violent Attacks in Kaduna Communities

Although for quite sometimes now, violent attacks from gangs in Kaduna State tend to have relatively disappeared. In times past, activities of gangs such as Sara-Suka who engages… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Dismisses Interim Govt, Warns Sponsors

The Nigerian military has dismissed calls for an interim national government, saying those behind it are being "mischievous". Read more »