June 07
Nigeria: 200 New Births Monthly Amid Dire Conditions in Benue IDP Camp - Report
In the heart of Benue State, where over 1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seek refuge from relentless attacks by gunmen, a startling trend has emerged. Despite the… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Mass Killings in South-East
The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed as 'false and mischievous' allegations of mass killings by troops of Operation Udo Ka in the South-East region. Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 16 Generals
Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) has pulled out 16 Generals who retired from active military service. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Terrorists Commander Lawal Kwalba Surrenders to Troops in Kaduna
A notorious terrorist commander identified as Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills 30 Terrorists in Borno, Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said no fewer than 30 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State and Tumbun Fulani near Lake… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Army Reopens Abuja Plaza, Seeks Arrest of Shop Owners
Two weeks after its closure by the Nigerian Army following the Saturday 18th May, 2024 mob attack on soldiers, Banex Plaza in the Wuse area of Abuja was reopened on Monday. Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Tussle - Deployment of Soldiers Not to Enforce Judgement - Army
The Nigerian Army has explained that soldiers deployed to the Emir's palace in Nasarawa area of Kano were not there to enforce any court order in the emirate tussle. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Navy Hands Oil Thieves, PMs Consignment Over to NSCDC
An operative of the Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base (FoB) has handed two suspected oil thieves and 3,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigeria Security and… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Again, Bandits in Military Uniform Abduct 20 in Abuja
Some suspected gunmen in military uniform numbering about 50 have invaded the Dawaki community located opposite the Gwarinpa Estate, along Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Kill DPO in Borno, Injure 2 Others
Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday night, killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and injured two others in New Marte, Marte local… Read more »
Nigeria: Iawpa Appoints Maduka As Eminent Peace Ambassador, Ireland Country Director
The International Association Of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has inaugurated Amb. Dr. Ifeanyi Ephraim Maduka as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the category of a global… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Opposition Lawmakers Condemn Failed Coup in Congo, Want Perpetrators Punished
Nigerian federal lawmakers belonging to the main opposition political party, PDP, known as the G60, have condemned the failed coup attempt in DR Congo, calling for prosecution of… Read more »
Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Banex Plaza Shut for Investigation - Army
The Nigerian Army has said the closure of Banex Plaza in Wuse II of Abuja was for extensive investigation to unravel circumstances surrounding the unwarranted attack on soldiers in… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 7 Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa, Kaduna, neutralised seven terrorists while carrying out a fighting patrol along Udawa - Kurebe Road… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others
The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Release Leah Sharibu' Campaign Mounts As She Turns 21 in Captivity
Leah Sharibu, the 14-year-old-girl kidnapped in Dapchi school in Yobe State is now 21-year-old but still under captivity. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo, Dies At 55
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, on Wednesday. He was aged 55. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: NAF Expecting 48 New Aircraft, Says Spokesman
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the NAF was expecting 48 more aircraft to boost its… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Seek Improved Welfare, to Honour Irabor, Ihejirika
Retired Army, Navy and Airforce Officers (RANAO) have called for improved welfare for members and pledged to contribute to tackling insecurity across the country. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade
The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: State Policing...IGP, CSOs Object As Tinubu, Jonathan, Abdulsalami Give Nod
The issue of introducing state police into the country's security architecture has continued to divide opinions in Nigeria at the National Dialogue on State Policing held yesterday… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Bring Down Nigeria's Enemies, Lagbaja Orders Commanders
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed field commanders to remain committed in bringing the nation's adversaries to their knees and restoring sanity in… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Chibok Girls - A Decade of Anguish
Ten years ago today, the world was shaken by the horrific kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in the town of Chibok, Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Killed, 7 Injured, 5 Arrested in Street Fights in Minna
An unidentified passerby has died and seven other persons injured in street fights around Flamingo Estate Maitumbi area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Read more »