November 16, 2023
Nigeria: 2 Children Die, 1,113 Houses Razed in Borno IDPs' Camp
Two children died and more than 1,113 houses burnt after fire erupted at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Mafa local government area of Borno State. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Learn From Egypt's Victory Over Terrorism - Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed Nigeria's desire to learn from Egypt's effective counterterrorism efforts in North Sinai as a means to combat… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: Insecurity - 60,000 Schools Vulnerable to Attacks Nationwide
Fresh facts have emerged on the level of implementation of the federal government's Safe School Initiative since its inception in 2019 when former President Muhammadu Buhari signed… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnapping - Senate Demands Special Military Operation in North West
The senate has called on the Nigerian military chiefs to conduct a special operation in the entire North West region. Read more »
October 01, 2023
West Africa: Akufo-Addo Calls for Entrenchment of Democratic Accountability Amid Coups
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has said democracy in West Africa is in danger as evident in the recent military takeovers in the sub-region, and urged all to work harder… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Leah Sharibu Now Leading ISWAP Medical Team in Lake Chad - Report
Leah Sharibu, one of the 110 female students of the Government Girls' Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, who were abducted on February 19, 2018, by terrorists, now… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: We Are Investigating Video of Bandits, Soldiers in Katsina - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched investigation into a viral video of soldiers allegedly negotiating with armed bandits in Katsina State. Read more »
September 18, 2023
West Africa: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Forge Alliance Against Ecowas
Three West African countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, have signed a security pact to come to the aid of each other against any rebellion or external aggression, especially by… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Air Force to Acquire 2 Aircraft for Crude Oil Theft War
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed plans to acquire two aircraft to combat crude oil theft in the country. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Africa: How Presidential Trusted Guards Toppled Bazoum, Bongo
Military and security analysts are beginning to pay more attention to presidential guards across a growing number of African countries who are wielding as much power as the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Gabon: Junta Out to Protect Bongo Family Interests, Stakeholders Reveal
Stakeholders in Gabon have revealed that the military junta is out to protect the interests of the ousted president's family. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Concern over Niger Crisis As Wagner Boss Prigozhin Allegedly Dies in Plane Crash
The reported death of the leader of the Russian mercenary group, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash yesterday has raised tension and speculations around the world… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Get Marching Orders to Rid Niger Forests of Militants
Troops of the 4 Special Forces Command, have been called upon to rise up to the renewed security challenges in Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina - Tension As Banditry, Cow Rustling and Kidnapping Reemerge During Rainy Season
There is growing anxiety in parts of Katsina State over recent resurgence of kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling and killing of innocent people in their communities by armed… Read more »
August 20, 2023
West Africa: Niger Military Junta Agrees to Dialogue With ECOWAS
Niger's new military ruler said Saturday a transition of power would not go beyond three years, and warned that any attack on the country would not be easy for those involved. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Niger: Border Communities Confront New Realities After Coup
Most Nigeria-Niger Republic border communities are currently gripped by an atmosphere of likely hostility and uncertainty, following the ultimatum given to the military junta in… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Adopt Diplomacy, Not Military Intervention, ECOWAS Told
The World Peace Programme for Sustainable Development Network has advised the chairman of Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) and president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Crash - Don't Aid Terrorists' Propaganda, Dampen Troops' Morale, NAF Begs Nigerians
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on Nigerians aiding and abetting the terrorists' propaganda, deliberately or inadvertently, by spreading the videos of the purported crash… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Downgrade Nigeria Over Niger Crisis, Security Expert Warns
An expert in security management, Dr Blessing Agbomhere has expressed shock and disappointment at the reaction of some Nigerians to the planned restoration of civil rule in Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Loses 2 Aircraft in 2023, 17 in 8 Years
The Nigerian Air Force has recorded three crashes in 2023, including a belly landing without casualties. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: NAF Helicopter On Evacuation Mission Crashes in Shiroro
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter evacuating the bodies of 12 security operatives killed by bandits in Niger State has crashed in Chukuba, Shiroro local government area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - NLC Advises Against Military Force
in the wake of the recent coup d'état in Niger Republic, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly cautioned against the use of military force to restore democracy in… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger - Get Ready for War, Army Chief Tells Troops
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, yesterday told troops of the country's armed forces to disregard rumours being peddled around that the… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Niger - Tinubu, APC Have Ulterior Motive for Insisting On Military Option - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have an ulterior motive for insisting on dragging the military… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: NAF Destroys 3 Boats With Stolen Crude in Rivers
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) weekend destroyed three boats loaded with stolen crude and another illegal refinery with reservoir and tanks in Rivers State. Read more »