Nigeria: Reps Condemn Borno Bombings, Want Better Intelligence Gathering

House of Representatives has condemned the suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State and urged security agencies to intensify their efforts in intelligence gathering and community… Read more »

Nigeria: Chadian Forces, Not MNJTF Killed 70 Terrorists - Official

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said the Chadian Rapid Intervention Forces were responsible for killing 70 terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Council Sets Up Security Outfit

Moba local government area of Ekiti State has set up a local security outfit called Moba Aboba Security Enforcement (MASE) to tackle security challenges in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Iswap's Audacity

Evidently, the Nigerian security forces fighting insurgency and banditry in parts of the county have been recording major gains. Regularly, the military high command, which is… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Kill Terrorists in Niger

Precision airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State and killed several terrorists riding on motorcycles in Niger… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Bomb Attacks... Nigeria Won't Slide Into Era of Fear, Tinubu Vows

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the bomb attacks that resulted in the deaths and maiming of several residents of Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Food Crisis - IDPs Plead for Succour From Edo Gov'ship Candidates, Others

Over 4,000 displaced persons taking shelter at the Home for the Needy, which plays host to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo State face imminent starvation as operators of… Read more »

Nigeria: Flooding - Ebonyi Govt Builds IDPs' Camps, Stockpiles Food

Ebonyi State government said that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps have been built and food stocked to ensure adequate provision for any eventuality as the state witnesses… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force School Students Electrocute Colleague in Kaduna

A 15-year old student of Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna identified as Blaise Felix Aliyu was allegedly murdered by two senior secondary (SS3) students in the school… Read more »

Nigeria: Ridding the Army of Bad Eggs

Recently, a female soldier, Lance Corporal Jonah Comfort, was dismissed for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth N35 million from a Nigerian Army General's wife she was attached… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Refining Sites, 7 Boats in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo

The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats as well as dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon crude oil… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria May Face More Serious Security Challenges If... , Air Chief Warns

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said the power competition between the United States, Russia, and China in Africa and the withdrawal of Niger Republic… Read more »

Nigeria: Our Govt Not Creating New Boko Haram Terrorists, APC Tackles Kwankwaso

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as insensitive and unhelpful, the allegations reportedly made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Confirms Killing 80 Terrorists in Katsina

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed death of over 80 terrorists and 45 motorcycles burnt in airstrikes conducted at Gidan Kare Village in Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskare local… Read more »

Nigeria: 3 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender, 34 Hostages Rescued in Lake Chad - MNJTF

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said one fighter of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been killed, three others surrendered, while 34 hostages… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Remains Committed to National Security - Defence Chief

The chief of defence staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to a secure and safe Nigeria is sacrosanct. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 197 Terrorists, Arrest 310, Rescue 251 in 1 Week - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters said troops on internal operations have killed 197 terrorists, arrested 310 and rescued 251 hostages in one week. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill Terrorist Kingpin Buharin Yadi At Kaduna, Katsina Boundary

The troops of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch have neutralised a deadly terrorist kingpin, Buhari Alhaji Halidu, alias Buharin Yadi, and dozens of his fighters around Idasu Forest… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Arrests 100 Suspects Over Abia Killing - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops have arrested over 100 suspects in response to the attack by the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) on… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Cutting of Water, Electricity Supplies to Soldiers in Borno

The Nigerian Army authorities have denied subjecting Soldiers to harsh conditions in Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State, and the alleged cutting of water and… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Rallies Judiciary's Support Against Crude Oil Theft, Vandalism

The group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, has called for the support of the judiciary in tackling the twin challenges… Read more »

Nigeria: Partners, Verification Agents, Others to Undergo Security Vetting - NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing secure identity services and protecting the Citizens's data per its mandate as… Read more »

Nigeria: 200 New Births Monthly Amid Dire Conditions in Benue IDP Camp - Report

In the heart of Benue State, where over 1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seek refuge from relentless attacks by gunmen, a startling trend has emerged. Despite the… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Mass Killings in South-East

The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed as 'false and mischievous' allegations of mass killings by troops of Operation Udo Ka in the South-East region. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 16 Generals

Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) has pulled out 16 Generals who retired from active military service. Read more »