Nigeria: Army Probes Alleged Child Abuse in Kontagora Cantonment

The Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) has commenced investigation into an alleged case of child abuse reported on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at the Kontagora Military… Read more »

Nigeria: Alia, COAS Meet, Discuss Ways of Ending Insecurity in Benue

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has received the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, as they discussed ways of ending insecurity in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Tasks CDs On New Anti-Terror Strategy, Clarifies US Role

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has tasked the Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede and Service Chiefs to device new and implementable strategies… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Warns Troops Against Taking Sides in Communal Disputes

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has cautioned troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE to be impartial in handling communal tensions. Read more »

Nigeria: US-Israel War On Iran - Evacuation of Nigerians Not Feasible Because of Missiles - FG

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Nigeria: Israel-Us/Iran - Police Place Security On High Alert Across Kaduna Over Shi'ites Plan Protest

The Kaduna State Police Command has deployed massive security operatives across the state to tackle any security threat or protest following killing of Iran Supreme leader,… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Crush Multiple ISWAP Attacks in Borno, Recover Heavy Ammunition

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated resilience and battlefield dominance by decisively foiling coordinated Islamic… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Recovers 257 Livestock, Foils Rustling Attempt in Kano

The Nigerian Army has foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, recovering 257 livestock and repelling armed bandits. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Weapon in Benue

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke during a combined confidence-building and fighting patrol along the Katsina-Ala-Zaki Biam Road in Benue State killed two terrorists… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Strikes Terrorist Commander's Hideout, Kill Many in Sambisa

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said its aircraft operating under the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai, has struck a high profile terrorist commander's hideout in Sambisa and… Read more »

Nigeria: Russia Recruiting Nigerians to Fight in Ukraine, Says EU Ambassador

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, has raised the alarm over reports that Russia was recruiting Nigerians and other Africans to bolster its war efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Hands Over 204 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Families

The Kaduna State Government has handed over rescued 204 kidnap victims to their respective local government area chairmen for reunion with their families. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Hails Zamfara Governor for Providing Armoured Vehicles, Drones to Troops

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for procuring armoured personnel carriers (APCs), surveillance drones, and operational… Read more »

Nigeria: COAS Urges Military Veterans to Join Politics, Policy Advocacy

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged retired personnel of the Armed Forces to actively participate in politics, governance and policy… Read more »

Nigeria: US Must Correct False Notion On Kwankwaso - - Network

The Kwankwaso National Network has described as "absurd, shameful and a joke taken too far" what it called an attempt by alleged government agents and lobbyists to submit the name… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Chief Commissions Official Residence in Abuja

Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke has reaffirmed commitment to gradually meeting officers and airmen accommodation needs of Nigerian Air Force personnel. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Kidnapped Catholic Worshippers Rescued in Benue

Benue State government has confirmed the rescue of nine children who were kidnapped from Saint John Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon community in Ado local government area during… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaiama - Anatomy of a Preventable Tragedy

Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State has once again become the epicentre of national grief. Last week, rural communities including Woro and Nuku were attacked by armed… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku, Makinde in Closed-Door Meeting With Ex-Military President Babangida

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has just arrived at the private hilltop residence of former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) in Minna, Niger State… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandit Attacks - Avoid Cheap Publicity for Terrorism, Labour Institute's DG Cautions Media

The director general of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, yesterday cautioned media practitioners against sensational reportage… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Conducts Lieutenant-to-Captain Promotion Examination in Ogun

The Nigerian Army has commenced the 2026 Lieutenant-to-Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with 364 officers participating in the exercise. Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Vows to Bring Perpetrators of Kwara Massacre to Justice

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to bring perpetrators of massacre in Woro community of Kaiama local government area of Kwara State, to justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Foils Terrorist Attack, Recover 529 Rustled Livestock in Katsina

Troops of the Nigerian Army from the 17 Brigade, Katsina State, have recovered 529 rustled livestock after a fierce encounter with suspected terrorists in Kafur local government… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - Security Forces Deployed to Woro Village As Police Launch Investigation

A joint security team comprising the Police, Military, and National Forest Guards, has been deployed to Woro community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State which was… Read more »

Nigeria: Family, Military Pay Last Respect to Retired Avm Okorodudu

Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Terry Omatsola Okorodudu, a distinguished retired officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), was honoured with a Service of Songs on January 11, 2026, in… Read more »