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 »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Kill 11 Militants, Destroy 6 Boko Haram Camps in Sambisa Forest
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised 11 Boko Haram terrorists and captured four others alive in Sambisa… Read more »
West Africa: As ECOWAS Deadline Ends - Opposition Swells Against Military Action in Niger
More individuals and organisations have spoken out against military intervention in Niger Republic following the coup in the country. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Hails Tinubu On 'Bold' Decisions On Niger Crisis
The United States government has applauded Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, for his "bold leadership" on the political crisis in the neighbouring Niger Republic, where a military… Read more »
July 17, 2023
West Africa: Nigeria's Tinubu Looks Beyond Military to End Insecurity in North
The Tinubu administration will, in the coming weeks, unveil an initiative that will address insurgency and poverty, among other challenges confronting Nigerians, especially those… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Africa: In Maiden Speech At AU, Tinubu Says Past Exploitation of Africa Shouldn't Happen Again
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya, reaffirmed Africa's unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: We Can't Combat Insecurity Without Tackling Poverty - Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections Mr Peter Obi has said poverty and insecurity remained significant obstacles that undermine efforts to… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: Chief of Air Staff Orders Probe as Air Force Jet Crashes in Makurdi
An FT7-NI aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force yesterday crashed in Makurdi, Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: House of Representatives Seek End to Killings in Zamfara
The House of Representatives has stressed the need to halt the continuous killings in Zamfara State, calling on the armed forces and other security agencies to urgently flush out… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Army Chief Promises to Restore Peace in Kaduna, Others
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian Army under his command would do the needful to restore peace and security in Kaduna State and other… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Military Destroys 30 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 42 Suspects in 3 Weeks
The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ) has said troops of Joint Task Force Operations DELTA SAFE discovered and destroyed 30 Illegal refining sites and arrested 42 economic saboteurs in… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: China Visits Nigeria With 3 Ships, Strengthens Bilateral Relationship
Chinese Navy Escort Task Group (ETG) 162, comprising MSL Destroyer NANNING, MSL Frigate SANYA, and Supply Ship WEISHANHU yesterday visited Nigeria to strengthen bilateral… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Raid Illegal Refineries, Recover Weapons in Bayelsa
Troops of 5 Battalion of the Nigerian Army operating under 16 Brigade area of responsibility have raided militants' illegal refining sites. Read more »
Nigeria: NSA, Defence Chief Vow to Restore Peace in Nigeria
The newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, assumed duties yesterday with a vow to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Redeploys 52 Air Vice Marshals, 46 Air Commodores in Major Shake-Up
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Hassan Abubakar has approved the redeployment of 98 officers of air rank as Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs),… Read more »