Nigeria: Pictorial - Nigerian Army Organises Social Media Seminar to Promote National Security

The Department of Civil-Military Affairs has recently organised its 35th Social Media Seminar, themed "Harnessing Social Media for National Security," at the Honourable Justice… Read more »

Africa: Ukrainian Conflict Negatively Impacting Africans - Reports

The ongoing Ukrainian conflict is negatively impacting Africans by reducing the aid allocated to African states under various programmes. Read more »

Nigeria: Top Terrorists' Leader, 9 Others Surrender to Mnjtf

A high-ranking Boko Haram terrorist commander, 'Awana Alhaji Mele Keremi' and nine other terrorists have surrendered to the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Cross Kauwa… Read more »

Nigeria: Social Dialogue, a Pillar for Sustainable Development - Barr Ballason

The Chief Executive Officer of the House of Justice, Gloria Ballason, has called for robust social dialogue to be adopted as a cornerstone for fostering sustainable development in… Read more »

Nigeria: Killing of 17 Soldiers - President General, 2 Other Okuama Leaders Arrested

President General of Ewu Kingdom, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, are among the eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta State. Two… Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll in Benue Attack Hits 75

The death toll from the attack on the Ayati Community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on the 8 of August 2024 has reached 75. Read more »

Nigeria: Tenure Elongation - Uncertainty Over Police Leadership

As the September 4, 2024, 60th birthday of the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun draws closer, there is uncertainty over the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Will Experience Turnaround Soon - Cleric

Nigerians have been urged not to lose hope and give up on the country due to her present economic situation and other challenges the citizenry are facing. Read more »

Nigeria: Hunger Protest - We're After Only Enemies of State - Military

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military and security agencies are after those behind the call for an undemocratic change of government… Read more »

Nigeria: 6,900 Surrendered Boko Haram Militants to Face 'Transitional' Justice - Borno Govt

A total of 6,900 Boko Haram fighters from among the over 200,000 surrendered terrorists in the custody of the Borno State government will undergo transitional justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Working Hard to End Insecurity - Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government is working hard to ensure that all persons held captive are rescued and the menace of… Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond Regional Commissions

Recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC) and Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) bills into law bringing the total… Read more »

Nigeria: This Revolution Shall Not Be Televised

One of the expectations of column writing is that it will not just advance the journalistic goals of educating, informing and entertaining the society, but also serve as a watchdog… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Youths, Religious Leaders Reject Protest, Opt for Dialogue

Youth and religious leaders in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State have appealed to organisers of the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1 to shelve the idea. Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Join Planned Protests, APC Cautions Members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its members to resist the temptation to join the planned protest against bad governance in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Borno, Yobe Endure Wave of Terrorist Attacks

A wave of attacks over the last few months in the northeastern states of Borno and Yobe has left military and state officials searching for answers and residents in fear of a… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Terrorists' Blackmail Won't Distract Matawalle'

The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said it is on notice of a video in which a wanted bandit kingpin, Kachalla Bello Turji alleged that the former… Read more »

Nigeria: 8 Days to Go... Opposition Swells Against Hardship Protest

With eight days to go, the planners of the nationwide protest are set to hit the streets against the crippling economic hardship in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Meet Security Advisers Over Planned Protests

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has addressed growing security concerns, particularly the mounting threat of nationwide protests against 'bad governance' in the country. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Will Sustain Standby Force Against Terrorism, Others - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Accra, Ghana addressed African leaders on the status of ECOWAS, highlighting the progress made by the West African economic bloc and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldier Molesting Civilian Over Camouflage, Old Footage - Army

Nigerian Army (NA) has said a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing a Nigerian Army desert camouflage uniform is old footage being recirculated to create… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks International Support to Protect National Territory

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called for international collaboration to protect the nation's territorial integrity. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Arrests 8 Stowaways, Rescues Victims of Human Trafficking, Fishermen

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy arrested eight stowaways, rescued two drowning fishermen and eight victims of human trafficking off the Nigerian Waters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Respects Religious Freedom As Secular Institution - Spokesperson

The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to secularity of faith as an institution that upholds religious freedom for all its personnel. Read more »

Nigeria: How Suicide Bombers Carried Out Borno Attacks - DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said 20 persons were killed and 52 injured in the four suicide bomb attacks that took place on June 29, 2024 in Gwoza local government area of Borno… Read more »