Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Former President Ernest Koroma Seeks Medical Care In Nigeria

The permission granted Mr Koroma is coming amid rumours that he had agreed to go on exile in Nigeria if all charges against him were dropped. Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Forces Day - Cds Says Officers' Contributions to Nation's Democracy, Unity Will Not Be in Vain

The CDS assures of the loyalty and commitment of the military in defending the nation's democratic values. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrest Soldiers Filmed Assaulting Civilian

In the 32-second video clip, two persons - one in army uniform and the other in a T-shirt - could be seen using a belt to beat a young man who appeared helpless. Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup - Bazoum's Son, Wife Released

The tribunal released the younger Bazoum provisionally but did not say anything about the fate of the president. Read more »

Gambia: Alleged Jammeh Enforcer Sonko Goes On Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Mr Sonko faces charges of murder, rape, false imprisonment, torture, among others. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Needs Leader Who'll Mobilise Resources for Growth, Development - Former Army Chief

The state is set for another off-cycle governorship election slated for 16th November by INEC. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Attack Traders' Convoy, Kill Eight in North-West Nigeria

The traders were attacked while despite the presence of armed soldiers in the convoy. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Crises - Protesting Residents Raze District Head's House

A group of protesters in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, on Friday, razed the home of the District Head of Bokkos, Monday Adanchin. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Kills 43 Terrorists, Arrests 115 Others - DHQ

DHQ said troops are hunting terrorists in their hiding places and conducting targeted offensives to destroy them. Read more »

Niger: Hunger, Abandonment Forces Displaced Locals Back to Terror-Ravaged Niger Communities

Residents who fled their communities due to constant attacks by terrorists return while attacks persist. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Attack - Why There's Growing Insecurity in Nigeria - Ohanaeze

Some gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, killing over 100 people and destroying about 221 houses. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Intensify Attacks After Military Operations in North-West Nigeria

Residents say terrorists launch "merciless" attacks after every military operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Drivers Protest Alleged Extortion By Soldiers On Nasarawa-Benue Highway, Travellers Stranded

"Troops moved to the scene to prevent further escalation of the violence and successfully restored the flow of traffic on the road. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - 50,000 Nigerian Soldiers Deployed in Internal Operations - Army Chief

The internal security operations include counter-terrorism efforts in the North-east, separatist operations in the South-east, and combating oil theft in the South-south. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, CAN Condemn Heinous Plateau Attack As Amnesty Demands Independent Investigation

The police in Plateau earlier confirmed that at least 96 people were killed in the attacks that occurred on Christmas Eve. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Governors Forum Condemns Attacks On Plateau Communities

The forum described the attacks as reprehensible and heinous. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill 14 Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Victims - Official

"The highly motivated troops in coordinated offensives in Kaduna and Niger states cleared insurgents and violent extremists from several hideouts neutralising many and making… Read more »

Africa: It Is Time to Make Israel Accountable

If we all agree to blame Israel and only Israel for the absence of peace on the Holy Land, this should trigger another question, what can we all do? Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents Vandalise Power Transmission Line in Yobe

The attack has thrown Damaturu and parts of Maiduguri into darkness Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Citizens Sue Tinubu Over Wike-Fubara Peace Deal

The plaintiffs argued in the fresh suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja that the peace agreement was unconstitutional. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 40 Terrorists, Apprehends 259 Others

The DHQ said the armed forces conducted synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves and hideouts in the last week. Read more »

Nigeria: Successes, Challenges of Military Operations Across Nigeria in 2023

Through various operations, the military and other security agencies have stepped up efforts to make Nigeria safer for all. Read more »

Nigeria: Retirement - Nigerian Army Honours 113 Generals

The senior officers comprising one full general, a lieutenant general, 67 major generals and 44 brigadier generals are those who retired or due for retirement within the year. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Monusco's Departure - DRC, UN Sign Withdrawal Plan

DRC makes a bold move towards being free of MONUSCO as the withdrawal plan takes centre stage this December. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Reverses Stance On Gaza Ceasefire

Liberia was the only African state and one of only 10 countries of the 193-member UN General Assembly to reject the United Nation's 12 December call for an immediate humanitarian… Read more »