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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »