February 17
Nigeria: Troops Kill 254 Terrorists, Arrest 264 As 81 Surrender - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal operations across the country killed 254 terrorists, arrested 264 and rescued 73 hostages in one week. Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu, Governors Opt for State Police
As insecurity continues to plague various part of Nigeria, the federal government appears to have finally come around to the idea of having state police. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Expose Religious Sect Financing Terrorism
The claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC-chairman, Ola Olukoyede, that some prominent Nigerians are financing terrorism was perceived as nothing new. If… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Security Forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Kill 5 in Bauchi
A combined team of security operatives comprising the police and Ahmed Ali Kwara Hunters Squad have aborted a kidnap plot in Giade, Giade local government area of Bauchi State and… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Places N20m Bounty On 2 Wanted Kidnap Kingpins
The minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has placed a N20million bounty on two suspected terrorists, responsible for attacking and kidnapping two defence staff at an Army Estate in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Killed, Houses Burnt As Herdsmen Attack Yobe Community
Over 100 houses have been burnt in a reprisal attack by suspected herdsmen on Gurjaja community in Fika local government of Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - After 10-HR Closed-Door Meeting, Senate Passes Confidence Vote On Service Chiefs
After 10 hours of closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs, the Nigerian Senate has passed a vote of confidence on them, stating that Nigeria will soon have a sigh of relief on… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Nass Plans Legal Framework for State Police
The National Assembly is considering a legal framework for the creation of state police and intelligence gathering on the activities of bandits, kidnappers and terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Prosecute Religious Sect Financing Terrorism, Anglican Primate Tells Federal Govt
Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba has called on the federal government and anti-graft agency to identify the religious sect… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Women Protest in Streets Over Hunger, Cost of Living
Some women, on Monday morning, took to the street and blocked the Kpagungu axis of Minna-Bida Road in the Niger State capital city, protesting against hunger and high cost of… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria and Fragmented Ecowas
The recent decision of three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to have… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Nigeria Buys 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters, Others From U.S. for $1bn
The United States Department of Defense has confirmed a significant arms sale to Nigeria, involving 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, to bolster the West African nation's military… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Toying With Third World War
Events around the world now raise palpable fears that the international community may, deliberately, be toying with the prospect of a third world war. The last world war, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Pressure Mounts On Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
The Senate has again invited the service chiefs in the country to its Chamber for an interaction towards containing the rising spate of insecurity in the country. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Insecurity... Probe Terrorism Financing Now, Northern Elders, CSOs Tell Tinubu
In the wake of the persistent threat of terrorism in Nigeria and the recent revelation by Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi (rtd) - that the plane crash which killed a former Chief… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill 12 Terrorists, Destroy Armoury in Borno
No fewer than 12 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes executed by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: 112 Militants, Families Surrender to Troops in Borno
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said 112 Boko Haram terrorists and families surrendered to troops in Borno State. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 50,000 Soldiers Involved in Counter-Terrorism, Separatist Operations - COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that more than 50,000 soldiers are presently involved in several peacekeeping operations across the country. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: 'Military Won't Shield Personnel Involved in Drug Trafficking'
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not shield any military personnel found culpable of illicit drug abuse and trafficking. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Hosts 100,000 Refugees, 8.5 Million IDPs - Minister
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed that Nigeria is currently offering shelter and protection to roughly 100,000 refugees and… Read more »
December 10, 2023
West Africa: Bazoum's Future Uncertain As Ecowas Leaders Recognise Niger Junta
In a decisive move, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) leaders officially acknowledged the current junta governing Niger, signalling a roadblock for the swift… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu Demands Probe Into Kaduna Bombing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, northern governors and other prominent Nigerians have called for the probe of the drone attack on a Kaduna village on Sunday. Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: Alarm Bells Ring As Nigeria's Refineries Collapse By 92%
The World Energy 2023 report has unearthed a staggering decline of 92% in Nigeria's crude oil refining output over the past ten years, raising concerns about the country's energy… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Kill 52 Militants, Arrest 204, Rescue 234 Hostages
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal security operations killed 52 terrorists, arrested 204 and rescued 234 hostages in the past week. Read more »
November 19, 2023
Nigeria: Navy Intercepts 127 Bags of Narcotics, Petroleum Products On Lagos Waters
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 127 bags of cannabis sativa worth N254 million and drums of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), worth several millions of naira. Read more »