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 »
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 »