January 24, 2024
Nigeria: Attacks Continue in Plateau Community Despite Curfew
Caleb Mutfwang, the state governor, imposed the curfew after fatal violence occurred in the local council on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigeria Must Do to Address Insecurity, Economic Challenges - U.S.
"The United States is determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria," he said. Read more »
January 23, 2024
Nigeria: Tuggar Welcomes Blinken, Holds Bilateral Talks On Security Cooperation
Mr Tuggar later held talks with Mr Blinken with a focus on deepening democracy in the West African subregion, strengthening trade relations and security cooperation. Read more »
January 22, 2024
Nigeria: Retired General Reveals Shocking Details of Plane Crash That Killed Nigeria's Ex-Army Chief
Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a major general and former GOC, also speaks on how he was arrested and compulsorily retired for allegedly exposing terrorism financiers. Read more »
Liberia: How Will Boakai Reform Liberia As a New Era Begins?
Today, Monday, 22 January, Liberians will witness the official inauguration of Joseph Boakai, the winner of the presidential election held recently, as the 26th president of the… Read more »
January 21, 2024
Cameroon: Cameroon - a Year After Murder of Journalist Martinez Zogo, IPI Reiterates Call for Justice
IPI says authorities must carry out credible, transparent, and independent investigations. Read more »
January 17, 2024
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 »
January 14, 2024
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 »
January 11, 2024
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 »
January 09, 2024
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 »
January 08, 2024
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 »
January 05, 2024
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 »
December 28, 2023
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 »
December 26, 2023
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 »
December 25, 2023
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 »
December 23, 2023
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 »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents Vandalise Power Transmission Line in Yobe
The attack has thrown Damaturu and parts of Maiduguri into darkness Read more »