Nigeria: Terrorists Commander Lawal Kwalba Surrenders to Troops in Kaduna

A notorious terrorist commander identified as Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Kills 30 Terrorists in Borno, Katsina

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said no fewer than 30 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State and Tumbun Fulani near Lake… Read more »

Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Army Reopens Abuja Plaza, Seeks Arrest of Shop Owners

Two weeks after its closure by the Nigerian Army following the Saturday 18th May, 2024 mob attack on soldiers, Banex Plaza in the Wuse area of Abuja was reopened on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Tussle - Deployment of Soldiers Not to Enforce Judgement - Army

The Nigerian Army has explained that soldiers deployed to the Emir's palace in Nasarawa area of Kano were not there to enforce any court order in the emirate tussle. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Hands Oil Thieves, PMs Consignment Over to NSCDC

An operative of the Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base (FoB) has handed two suspected oil thieves and 3,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigeria Security and… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits in Military Uniform Abduct 20 in Abuja

Some suspected gunmen in military uniform numbering about 50 have invaded the Dawaki community located opposite the Gwarinpa Estate, along Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital… Read more »

Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Kill DPO in Borno, Injure 2 Others

Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday night, killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and injured two others in New Marte, Marte local… Read more »

Nigeria: Iawpa Appoints Maduka As Eminent Peace Ambassador, Ireland Country Director

The International Association Of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has inaugurated Amb. Dr. Ifeanyi Ephraim Maduka as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the category of a global… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Opposition Lawmakers Condemn Failed Coup in Congo, Want Perpetrators Punished

Nigerian federal lawmakers belonging to the main opposition political party, PDP, known as the G60, have condemned the failed coup attempt in DR Congo, calling for prosecution of… Read more »

Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Banex Plaza Shut for Investigation - Army

The Nigerian Army has said the closure of Banex Plaza in Wuse II of Abuja was for extensive investigation to unravel circumstances surrounding the unwarranted attack on soldiers in… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 7 Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna

Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa, Kaduna, neutralised seven terrorists while carrying out a fighting patrol along Udawa - Kurebe Road… Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others

The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Release Leah Sharibu' Campaign Mounts As She Turns 21 in Captivity

Leah Sharibu, the 14-year-old-girl kidnapped in Dapchi school in Yobe State is now 21-year-old but still under captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo, Dies At 55

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, on Wednesday. He was aged 55. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Expecting 48 New Aircraft, Says Spokesman

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the NAF was expecting 48 more aircraft to boost its… Read more »

Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Seek Improved Welfare, to Honour Irabor, Ihejirika

Retired Army, Navy and Airforce Officers (RANAO) have called for improved welfare for members and pledged to contribute to tackling insecurity across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade

The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »

Nigeria: State Policing...IGP, CSOs Object As Tinubu, Jonathan, Abdulsalami Give Nod

The issue of introducing state police into the country's security architecture has continued to divide opinions in Nigeria at the National Dialogue on State Policing held yesterday… Read more »

Nigeria: Bring Down Nigeria's Enemies, Lagbaja Orders Commanders

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed field commanders to remain committed in bringing the nation's adversaries to their knees and restoring sanity in… Read more »

Nigeria: Chibok Girls - A Decade of Anguish

Ten years ago today, the world was shaken by the horrific kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in the town of Chibok, Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: 1 Killed, 7 Injured, 5 Arrested in Street Fights in Minna

An unidentified passerby has died and seven other persons injured in street fights around Flamingo Estate Maitumbi area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Police, Shi'ites Differ On Killing of 7

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi'ite said the number of their members killed has risen to seven while over 40 sustained varying degrees of… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Govt Conducts Mass Burial for Slain 15 Farmers

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia yesterday conducted a mass burial for 15 farmers in Mbakyor community, Mbalom council ward of Gwer East local government area who were killed… Read more »

Nigeria: Killing of 17 Soldiers - Wanted Delta Monarch Reports Self to Police

Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of… Read more »