Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Rescue 92 Civilians Kidnapped By Terrorists in Borno - Army

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint force in the North-east, have "rescued" 92 civilians kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Urgent Action Over Oyo School Abductions

NLC warned that persistent insecurity could push desperate citizens toward relying on criminal groups for protection, describing such a possibility as dangerous for national unity… Read more »

Nigeria: Dislodged Boko Haram Fighters Responsible for Attacks On Oyo Schools, Says Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says Boko Haram, also known as Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), is responsible for the coordinated attacks on three schools in Oyo… Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Poll - APC, PDP, Adc, 10 Others Sign Peace Accord

The parties assured of their commitment towards ensuring peace before, during, and after the poll. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Charges Retired Army, Police Officers, Four Others With Firearms, Forest Security Offences

The charges said the defendants committed the offences in Abuja in April. Read more »

Nigeria: How We Plotted to Access Presidential Villa to Capture Tinubu - Coup Suspect

Mr Umoru says those planned for recruitment included soldiers, officials of the State Security Service (SSS) and Julius Berger staff. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Bombards Boko Haram Commander's Stronghold in Borno

Since last Saturday, the military has intensified operations against terrorists operating in the North-east. Read more »

Nigeria: Ojukwu Smuggled Arms Into Nigeria in Build-Up to Civil War - Gowon

Mr Gowon says he made efforts to avert the war by proposing several alternatives to Mr Ojukwu, whom he accused of preferring confrontation to dialogue. Read more »

Nigeria: Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils Continues

Defence spokesperson Michael Onoja in a statement on Wednesday, said the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, "extends his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims,… Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Condemn Borno Schoolchildren Abduction, Demand Security Overhaul

The mass kidnapping occurred on Friday at Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the Mussa-Biri community. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Gives Update On Nigeria-U.S. Operations Against Islamic State, Says 175 Terrorists Killed

The DHQ said the operations destroyed several Islamic State checkpoints, weapons storage facilities, logistics hubs, military equipment and financial structures used to sustain… Read more »

Nigeria: Uniabuja Student Wins Amnesty International's 2026 Inter-Varsity Debate

The UniAbuja student won the inter-varsity debate competition, earning the highest points ahead of five other finalists. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Expands Nationwide Formations, Honours Fallen, Wounded Soldiers

The Army chief commended officers and soldiers for their resilience, gallantry and professionalism in confronting complex security challenges across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Airstrikes Against ISWAP Continue - Defence Headquarters

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters said the sustained offensives have killed more than 20 ISWAP members in parts of the North-east. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Training School in Yobe, Kill Army, Police Officers - Official

Police spokesperson Anthony Placid, a deputy commissioner of police, said the attack occurred in the early hours of 8 May at about 1:15 a.m Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Gives Different Explanation From Presidency On Controversy Over Is Leader's Killing

PREMIUM TIMES understands that certain coinages with prefixes beginning with "Abu" and suffixes ending with names of towns or popular Muslim names are commonly adopted within… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Says U.S. Partners With Nigeria to Kill Islamic State Top Commander

Mr Mainok, according to documents obtained from US registers, was specially designated as a "global terrorist" in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Tinubu Confirms Joint Operation With U.S. Killed Isis Commander in Nigeria

The Nigerian leader described the operation as a product of successful partnership with the US. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Injured As Gunmen Attack Imo Communities

The latest attack occurred three days after gunmen, suspected to be cultists, shot dead two people in Nekede, another community within the same Owerri West Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Demands Explanations Over Civilian Casualties in Recent Nigerian Military Airstrikes

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described the repeated reports of civilian casualties from aerial bombardments as… Read more »

Nigeria: Unilorin Vice Chancellor Proposes New Security, Diplomatic Framework for Nigeria's Regional Ties

Mr Egbewole recommended the appointment of dedicated senior Neighbourhood Policy Envoys, the establishment of a Nigerian Neighbourhood Security Council, and the appointment of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Trial-Within-Trial As Coup Plot Suspects Deny Written, Video Statements

The court issued the order after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements attributed to the coup suspects and accompanying video recordings as evidence. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Trial-Within-Trial As Coup Plot Suspects Deny Written Statements

The court issued the order after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements attributed to the coup suspects and accompanying video recordings as evidence. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawal Commends Troops for Successful Operations Against Bandits Across Zamfara

Governor Lawal described the renewed military offensive as timely, particularly due to the successful operation recorded on 10 May 2026, which disrupted a significant gathering of… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Pictorial Evidence, Military Denies Civilian Casualties in Niger Airstrikes

This is despite gory images that corroborated testimonies from locals alleging that villagers, including minors, died during the military operation. Read more »