Nigeria: Jonathan, Kwankwaso Task Trump On Global Peace, Nigerian Democracy

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged President Donald Trump to promote the cause for global peace, stability and progress. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Raises the Alarm Over New Terror Group

The Nigerian Military has alerted the nation to the emergence of a new terror group that is now residing in Kebbi and Sokoto states. Read more »

Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja Dies in Lagos At 56

The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. He was aged… Read more »

Nigeria: Kenyatta - Only Police, Military Should Have Monopoly of Violence

The Former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has said that only the Police and Military should have a monopoly on violence to address insecurity. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists' Meeting Point, Kill Scores in Borno

Airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force have struck terrorists' meeting points and eliminated scores of terrorists in Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Gowon - A Glorious Life @ 90

When I clock 90, if I had a choice in the matter, I'll like to be like General Yakubu Dan-Yumma "Jack" Gowon - in good health, full of cheer and with my better half whispering… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Debunks Rumoured Death of COAS Lagbaja

The Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Read more »

Nigeria: Refugee Commission Condemns Attack On Noun Facility

The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, has said the commission will continue to stand on its… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airlifts First Lady's Relief Materials for Borno Flood Victims

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted relief materials donated by First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for Borno flood victims. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagbaja Reaffirms Army's Commitment to Gender Inclusivity

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all of its activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Seeks Security Intervention in Rivers

The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF) has called on the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the leadership of General Christopher Musa to monitor the political crisis in Rivers and… Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arms 135 Officers to Combat Vandalism, Insecurity

In a bold move to tackle the rampant infrastructure terrorism threatening the safety and development of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence… Read more »

Nigeria: Blame Fubara, Supporters for Rivers Crisis - Wike

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blamed the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for the recent violence in the state, pointing to his… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Greets Gen. Akinrinade At 85

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade on his 85th birthday and praises him for his exceptional… Read more »

West Africa: Red Sea Unrest Causes Heavier Shipping Traffic in Gulf of Guinea - IMO

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), over the weekend, said shipping traffic in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), has increased due to unrest in the Red Sea. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Renewed Military Offensive...Bandits Still Control Communities in 24 Katsina, Zamfara LGs

Despite the ongoing military offensive in Katsina and Zamfara States against criminal elements, bandits still have a firm grip on several communities in 24 local government areas… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Fire Teargas At Protesters in Abuja

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force shot teargas at a group of protesters in the Utako Market area of Abuja, the nation's capital, as demonstrations against economic hardship… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agents Kill Suspected Secessionist, Recover Weapons in Anambra

A team of anti-crime squad led by the Anambra State Police Command has gunned down a suspected secessionist operating in Aguata local government area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Probes Alleged Killing of Civilians in Kaduna Airstrike

The Nigerian Air Force has insisted that its airstrike in Kaduna State targeted a notorious terrorist's hideouts at Giwa local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Notorious Boko Haram Terrorist Surrenders to Troops

A notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed in Kukawa local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Committee Faults Reps' Rejection of N300bn Support for Borno Flood Victims

The committee inaugurated by the Borno State government to disburse relief packages to the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster has lamented the rejection of a proposal for N300… Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Months After, Abducted Zamfara Students Regain Freedom

The kidnapped students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Chief Seeks Service Chiefs' Resignation Over Insecurity

The 5th Wazirin Katsina, Prof. Sani Lugga, has called for the resignation of service chiefs due to their failure to address the insecurity problem in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Neutralises Vandals, Destroys 13 Illegal Refining Sites in Niger Delta

In a major crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, operatives of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two armed vandals involved in illegal oil bunkering,… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Establishes Disaster Relief Fund

The federal government has established a disaster relief fund to address disasters such as flooding. Read more »