Nigeria: One Killed, Four Injured in Farmers-Herders Clash in Jigawa Community

The clash occurred on Friday in Gululu, where peasant farmers accused herders of stealing from provision stores last night Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. - Nigeria Relations - the American General Helping to Improve Air Force Cooperation

The American general and West African air forces were boosting America-Africa security through airpower cooperation. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Court Orders Release of Seized $6 Million Arms Funds to Nigeria

Until the judgment, Nigeria faced a double whammy, receiving neither its funds nor the military equipment it intended to purchase with the money. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Investigation of Sokoto Military Airstrikes

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the Christmas Day airstrike also killed dozens of livestock in the affected villages. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Nigeria Denies Colluding With France Against Niger

"Any attempt to blackmail Nigeria over ECOWAS's principled stance against the unconstitutional seizure of power in the Niger Republic is both disingenuous and doomed to fail." Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity: I'm Happy With the Military, No Need for Probe - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said while there might be leakages, the military hierarchy is judiciously utilising funds allocated to it. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - I'm Happy With the Military, No Need for Probe - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said while there might be leakages, the military hierarchy is judiciously utilising funds allocated to it. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Strengthens Presence in Niger State, As Explosives Kill Three, Injure Four Locals

Between February and December this year, there were at least six IED attacks. One of the incidents forced the military to withdraw soldiers from the Allawa garrison town. PREMIUM… Read more »

Nigeria: Terror-Ravaged North Leads As Nearly 700,000 Nigerians Killed in One Year - Report

Of this figure, 206,030 were killed in the banditry-ravaged North-west, while 188,992 people were killed in the North-east, a region plagued by years-long insurgency by Boko Haram… Read more »

Nigeria: 2025 Budget - Defence, Infrastructure, Others Get Highest Allocations

President Tinubu said the budget reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening the foundation of a robust economy while addressing critical sectors essential for the growth and… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Summon CDS, Army Chief Over Miyetti Allah Leader's Arrest

Bello Badejo was reportedly arrested on 9 December at his office in Maliya, Nasarawa State, by officers of the 117 Battalion of the Nigerian Army. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Chief Orders Probe Into Okuama Leaders Alleged Deaths in Military Custody

"We are committed to uncovering the truth, and by tomorrow, we will have more details." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Security Forces Kill 8,034 Terrorists, Rescue 7,967 Hostages in 2024 - Official

The official said that the efforts of the security forces also prevented oil theft, valued at N57 billion, and raised crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agencies Crack Down On Akwa Ibom Militant Group

Governor Umo Eno had earlier announced the proscription of the group. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief, Oluyede Meets Tinubu, Vows to Enhance Nigeria's Security

Mr Oluyede said the army will collaborate with Niger Republic to "take out" the Lukarawas, a terrorist group in the North-western part of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Ghana Election - Jonathan Leads West African Elders Forum Delegation

Other members of the delegation include former Burkinabe Prime Minister and President of the ECOWAS, Kadre Ouedraogo Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Mission Speaks On Ghanaian Presedential, Parliamentary Polls

The Mission headed by a former Nigeria's vice president, Namadi Sambo, said the electoral process was peaceful and orderly. Read more »

Nigeria: Multiple Bomb Blast Rocks Zamfara Communities Again

The simultaneous explosions at Malamawa Road and Malele Road recorded no casualties. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Evidence of Atrocities, Nigerian Govt Wants ICC to Stop Probing Its Military

The International Criminal Court is probing the alleged crimes against the military but the Nigerian government wants the probe stopped. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Dismantle IPOB Hideout, Arrest Suspects - Official

"The operation, which has been underway for several weeks, has successfully dismantled a significant base used by the criminal group in launching violent attacks on innocent… Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation - Dubious Defence Contracts: How Fugitive Arms Broker Spent Nigeria's Billions (II)

This report uncovers more black holes, including property purchases and secret vaults of offshore havens into which a fugitive arms broker sunk millions of dollars obtained through… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Oluyede As Army Chief

Pesident Tinubu requested Mr Oluyede's confirmation as substantive army chief via a letter read on the floor of the Senate on 26 November and was referred to the army.committee for… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Community Celebrates New Projects Year After Devastating Drone Attack

Tudun Biri was devastated by a military drone attack last December. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Bridge Blown Up

One person was killed in the incident that occurred on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt 'Lifts Suspension' On State Security Corps

The inspector-general of police suspended the security outfit shortly before the September governorship election in Edo. Read more »