April 14, 2024
Nigeria: Chibok Girls - 10 Years After Abduction, 91 Still Missing
The success of the Chibok abduction emboldened other terror groups to target schools and kidnap students. Read more »
April 12, 2024
Nigeria: Troops Uncover Secret Armoury in Delta, Arrest Three Suspects - Nigerian Army
The development came days after the Nigerian military annonced an operation for recovery of arms and ammunition carted away from 17 soldiers who were murdered in the state last… Read more »
April 07, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Allegation of Bias in Trial of Soldiers
Mr Nwachukwu said that the Nigerian army was a composite national institution and not an ethnic militia. Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Girls' Story Comes Alive in New Film, 'Statues Also Breathe'
This film's release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Chibok Girls' abduction in Borno State. Read more »
April 08, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Ambush, Says Officer, Six Terrorists Killed
The spokesperson said the lieutenant died in the ambush while four other personnel, who sustained injuries in action, were receiving treatment. Read more »
April 05, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Contradicts Self On Recovery of Weapons From Murdered 17 Soldiers
Two army officials spoke separately on Wednesday concerning the murder of the 17 soldiers in the state. Read more »
April 04, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Announces 60th Anniversary Date, Activities
The Nigerian Air Force's 60th anniversary with the theme, 'Nigerian Air Force at 60: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security'. Read more »
April 03, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Troops Kill Five Violent Extremists, Foil Kidnapping of Church Members
The troops also recovered a cache of arms from the extremists. Read more »
April 02, 2024
Nigeria: Army HQ Confirms Explosion in Ikeja Cantonment
"The Nigerian army therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control." Read more »
March 29, 2024
Nigeria: NSCDC Inaugurates Female Strike Force to Secure Abuja Schools
Mr Odumosu said that the primary responsibility of the strike force was to ensure the safety of all schools in Abuja. Read more »
March 28, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist, Segun Olatunji, Narrates Ordeal in Military Detention
"At a point, one of the officers came and tightened the cuffs on my right hand and leg. I was there groaning in pain, and it was that way for three days. When they released it all,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 212 Terrorists, Apprehends 252 Others - Official
The troops also recovered 223 assorted weapons and 2,756 ammunition comprising three M56 rifles, 115 AK47 rifles, three PKT gun, 24 locally fabricated gun, and 36 dane guns. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Military Declares Eight Wanted Over Killing of 17 Army Personnel in Delta
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight people wanted over the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Eight Wanted Over Killing of 17 Army Personnel in Delta
The military authority announced this in a circular posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian army on Thursday Read more »
March 27, 2024
Nigeria: Tinubu Honours 17 Slain Soldiers, Families to Get Houses, Scholarships
Mr Tinubu also announced "scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the university level." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Awards National Honours to 17 Slain Military Personnel, Announces Welfare Package for Families
"They have all been awarded posthumous national honours. The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON). The thirteen courageous… Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said At Funeral of 17 Slain Nigerian Soldiers
"The officers and soldiers who lost their lives that day were patriots, brave and noble men who gave their lives to defend and protect our nation against internal and external… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Adviser Takes Dig At Buhari Over Treatment of Fallen Soldiers
"It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a solemn event, in honour of our men of gallantry and valour." Read more »
March 26, 2024
Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Requests for Deployment of More Soldiers in Zamfara
Following resurgence of attacks in parts of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has requested the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to deploy more troops to the… Read more »
March 27, 2024
Nigeria: NAF Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Barges in Rivers
The sites and barges destroyed were discovered between Monday and Tuesday at Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema all in Rivers. Read more »
March 25, 2024
Nigeria: Gaza - Akpabio At Parliamentary Conference, Calls for Ceasefire, Release of Hostages
"Cessation of hostilities must be part of our resolutions. Access to humanitarian aid must be part of our resolutions. At the same time, release some hostages and even those who… Read more »
Nigeria: The Delta Massacre of Soldiers and Quest for Justice
Ironically, it is the Nigerian state that fostered it through its acts of omission or commission. Read more »
March 24, 2024
Nigeria: How 137 Kaduna School Students Were Rescued - Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters says justice awaits the abductors of tha Kaduna students. Read more »
March 23, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Five Terrorists, Rescue 78 Hostages in North-East
The army said the troops have continued to maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North-east of terrorists and insurgents. Read more »
March 21, 2024
Nigeria: Killers of 17 Military Personnel in Delta Carted Away Their Weapons - Nigerian Army
Suspected residents of the Okuama Community on 14 March ambushed and murdered 17 military personnel in the community, including a commander (a lieutenant colonel), two majors, one… Read more »