Nigeria: Troops Rescue 6 Kidnap Victims, Recover N800,000 in Katsina

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 6 kidnapped victims and recovered ₦800,000 in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Strengthen Presence in Sokoto to Combat Terrorism

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened air presence in Sokoto State to support its airpower campaign against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Lawmaker Counters Police, Says Herders Killed Over 10 in Ukum Attacks

The member representing Ukum State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Ezra Nyiyongo, has disclosed that suspected armed herders who invaded some communities in Ukum… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS, Army Unite to End Banditry in North-West

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army have pledged to deepen intelligence sharing and operational coordination to end banditry and terrorism in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Takeaways From the South East Security Summit

The recently concluded South East Regional Security Summit, which was held in Umuahia, Abia State, indeed opened a new vista in the analysis of the security situation in the South… Read more »

Nigeria: Can to Embark On Prayers for Freedom of Borno Abductees

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State chapter, has called on churches in the state to embark on a three-day fasting and prayers for the freedom of 78… Read more »

Nigeria: APC, Accord Trade Blame Amid Gunshots At Campaigns

Adeleke commissioner under arrest - Police EFCC obeys Tinubu's order, unfreezes state govt accounts Read more »

Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Wound Iswap Commander, Kill 4 in Lake Chad

A series of military airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) around the Lake Chad region has severely wounded a prominent commander of the Islamic… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill ISWAP Commander Khalid Al Muhajir, 8 Others in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike has eliminated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Commander Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight others following a precision air strike… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Hail Salary Increment, Seek Review of Allowances

Nigerian soldiers have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 30-80 per cent salary increase. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Fighter Arrested Over Attack On Army School

Troops have arrested a suspected Boko Haram fighter in connection with the attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NETTS) in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: 25 APC Members Killed in 2022, Oyebamiji Alleges As Osun Political Violence Worsens

All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 15th August, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has raised the alarm that the political violence in the state… Read more »

Nigeria: How Abducted Kebbi Judge Returned Home After 8 Days in Captivity - Brother

Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom after spending eight days in the custody of kidnappers, with his family recounting how he returned… Read more »

Cameroon: Navy Raids Bakassi Settlement, Destroys Militant Hideout

Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory have raided Ine Ikoridung coastal settlement in Bakassi local government area of Cross River State and destroyed a suspected… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Nabs Two Soldiers Acting As Bouncers At Tiktoker Peller's Wedding in Lagos

The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the glamorous wedding ceremony of Nigerian content creator… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Fighter Linked to Attack On Military School

Troops have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist allegedly involved in the May 8 attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NETTS) in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Nab Terrorist Collaborators As ISWAP Finance Chief's Family Surrenders

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested suspected terrorist collaborators while family members of a senior ISWAP commander and financier have surrendered. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Alleged Uniform Supply to Terrorists

The headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military… Read more »

Nigeria: Middle Belt Forum Rejects Northern Security Trust Fund

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has rejected the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), urging governors of Middle Belt states to withdraw from the initiative and invest… Read more »

Nigeria: Border Attacks - Kano Assembly Seeks Probe of N25m LG Security Funds

The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday called for an investigation into the utilisation of the monthly security allocation to local governments following renewed attacks by… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Kebbi Begins Construction of Mobile Police Barracks in Zuru

To address insecurity, particularly in the southern part, the Kebbi State government has kicked off the construction of a Mobile Police Squadron Barracks in Zuru Emirate, in Zuru… Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Denies Resignation, Threatens Legal Action

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Tuesday dismissed reports alleging that he had resigned from office, describing the claims as false and warning that those… Read more »

Nigeria: America Cannot Continue to Fight Nigeria's Insecurity - Baba Yusuf

Political strategist Baba Yusuf has said Nigeria must take primary responsibility for tackling its security challenges, insisting that the United States cannot continue to shoulder… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Commends Tinubu's Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria,… Read more »

Sudan: US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Sudan Over Alleged Chemical Weapons Use

The United States on Monday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Sudan's army-aligned government, accusing it of using chemical weapons during its conflict with the rival Rapid… Read more »