Nigeria: Naval Troops Kill IPOB-Led Specialists, Destroy Explosives - - Official

In a press statement posted on Facebook Sunday evening, Naval spokesperson, Abiodun Folorunsho, said the operation was carried out by the Naval Base Oguta Tactical Patrol Squadron… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Repel Iswap Attack in Borno, Kill 38 Insurgents - Official

The military says the troops responded with a coordinated offensive-defensive operation, forcing the insurgents into a disorderly retreat Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Attack - Unijos Reschedules Exams for Students

Examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Donates His Salaries to Welfare Fund for Nigerian Soldiers

As a personal commitment, the president has pledged to contribute all his salaries since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Maiduguri

Social media posts alleged that Mr Mustapha, also known as Abchin, was unarmed and returning from a Sallah visit when he was killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Arrests Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victim in North-Central Operations

The operations, carried out between 24 and 26 March, were part of ongoing pre-wet season offensives aimed at clearing criminal elements from farming communities Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Attacks - Ndume Calls for Better-Armed Troops, Urgent Federal Response

Mr Ndume said Nigerian soldiers lack adequate ammunition, hence they ran away from Ngoshe and Pulka because the terrorists overwhelmed them. Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Governor Warns of Possible Suicide Attacks in Maiduguri During Eid

Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, monitored in Damaturu, on Friday Read more »

Nigeria: Army Conducts Shooting Exercise, Urges Kaduna Residents Not to Panic

1 Division Nigerian Army is conducting its First Bi-Annual Range Classification Exercise for 2026 from March 23 to March 27 at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Shooting Range,… Read more »

Nigeria: US/Israel-Iran War (Day 20) - War Threatens Global Gas Supply

The Brent crude oil benchmark rose to $112 a barrel in early Thursday trade. Read more »

Africa: Middle East Crisis - What It Means for Oil-Rich but Refining-Poor African Economies, By Adewale Sanyaolu

The lesson from every Middle East crisis is clear: global energy shocks will continue to occur, and their effects will continue to reverberate across the world. For Africa's… Read more »

Nigeria: 18 Killed in Katsina Vigilante-Bandit Clash - Official

The commissioner said bandits launched a reprisal attack after a vigilante group engaged repentant bandits in a gunfight, resulting in the death of three persons Read more »

Nigeria: Security Tightened Around Oba of Benin's Palace

"Considering the prevailing security challenges, the Benin Traditional Council has deemed it necessary to regulate access to the Palace." Read more »

Nigeria: Explosions - IGP Visits Maiduguri, Survivors

The visit occurred hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered service chiefs to move to Borno State. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday visited victims of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Borno's Multiple Bombings That Killed Many

The Nigerian Army says multiple suicide bombers may have been deployed into Maiduguri to carry out coordinated attacks at crowded locations. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Service Chiefs to Move to Maiduguri After Coordinated Attacks

In a State House statement on Tuesday, the president expressed deep sorrow over the attacks, mourning those killed and sympathising with the injured. Read more »

Nigeria: Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Urges Vigilance During Ramadan

Mr Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, expressed sadness over the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri

It is not clear yet what caused the explosions, but residents said they suspected bombs planted by Boko Haram insurgents or suicide bombers. Read more »

Nigeria: Midnight Terror Attack Foiled in Maiduguri, Other Parts of Borno

The midnight attack on Monday occurred around 12:30 am, according to residents. The attack was carried out concurrently with other assaults in Baga and Bururai where insurgents… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Accuses IPOB of Ethnicity-Driven Propaganda Over IED Images

He explained that the explosives were recovered from the Orsu-Eketutu Mother Valley and Orsu-Ihiteukwa areas of Imo. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refinery in Rivers, Intercepts Stolen Petroleum Products in Calabar - Official

The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Five Kidnapped Persons, Seizes Weapons in Benue - Official

"The victims were released when it was apparent troops had closed in on the kidnappers, leaving no room for them to manoeuvre." Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Ministry Advocates Timely Payment of Military Retirees' Pension

He highlighted that many retirees rely on their entitlements for livelihood and well-being. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - What We Told Tinubu - Service Chiefs

"The meeting was for the services to brief Mr President on the current situation on ground." Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Directs Service Chiefs to Intensify Operations Against Terrorists

Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the service chiefs to immediately recalibrate military operations across multiple theatres following a surge in brazen… Read more »