Benin: Benin Declares Three Soldiers Wanted After Coup

Mr Pascal, who is a lieutenant colonel, was declared wanted alongside two other soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: AES Accuses Nigeria of Violating Airspace Over Military Aircraft Emergency Landing in Burkina Faso

According to the statement, the aircraft, identified as a C130 belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, touched down in Bobo Dioulasso, a major city in the south-west of the country,… Read more »

Nigeria: US Lawmaker, Who Made Christian Genocide Claims Against Nigeria, Holds 'Productive' Meeting With Ribadu, Others

On Monday, Mr Moore wrote on X that "There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length" with Mr Ribadu and other Nigerian officials. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Church in Anambra, Kill Pastor's Wife, Raze House, Vehicles

Like in other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State, but the latest attack on a church is a novelty in the region. Read more »

West Africa: Benin Coup - Ecowas Orders Immediate Deployment of Standby Force

ECOWAS said it had decided to deploy the standby force following wide consultations with its Heads of State and Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Details of Nigeria's Military Operation That Foiled Coup in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to enter Benin Republic and take over its airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Governors Launch Joint Taskforce to Fight Insecurity On Highway After Attack By Gunmen

The taskforce is to patrol the highway connecting Abia and Imo states. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Radda Greets New Defence Minister, Wants Sustained Onslaught Against Bandits

Governor Radda noted that Mr Musa's distinguished military career, including his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff, positions him uniquely to tackle the nation's complex security… Read more »

Nigeria: Christopher Musa Unveils Priority As Defence Minister

President Tinubu described Musa as a "fine gentleman" whose track record in service positions him to drive a more integrated national security response." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Destroys Bandits' Camps in Taraba, Arrest Suspect

The Army's Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, said the raids showed that "no terrain is inaccessible to the Nigerian Army and no criminal enclave is… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Defence Minister Denies 'Mischievous Reason' Cited for Resignation

In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Mr Badaru described the report as a "malicious, false, and baseless publication being circulated online." Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - New Defence Minister to Withdraw Soldiers From Checkpoints

The minister-designate also said he would encourage deployment of technology to fight crime. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister

The Senate confirmed Mr Musa as Nigeria's new defence minister after about three hours of screening at the Committee of the Whole. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate in Rowdy Session Over Christopher Musa's Screening As Defence Minister

Many senators insisted the nominee should be allowed to "take a bow and go." Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Senate Begins Screening of New Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, nominated ChrostophMusa to replace Mohammed Abubakar, who resigned from the position on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: 12 Injured in Another Jigawa Farmers, Herders Clash

The latest confrontation in Taura LGA followed a similar clash on Saturday, where six people were injured in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Intensifies Security Push With Training of 2,600 New Forest Guards

The guards are undergoing "multifaceted training" designed to prepare them for joint field operations with security agencies Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Frees Six Kidnap Victims After Joint Operation in Kogi

The army says the abducted persons were found in stable condition and were released by the kidnappers after days of pressure from the joint security team Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Screen New Defence Minister Today - Senate Leader

President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday nominated Christopher Musa, a retired general and former chief of defence staff, to replace Mohammed Abubakar, who resigned from the position… Read more »

Nigeria: Weekend of Horror - Terrorists Use Drones, Arms to Monitor, Kidnap, Kill in Four Nigerian States

As bandits deploy a drone in Kogi, attacks continue in many northern states. Read more »

Nigeria: Despair in Sokoto As Bandits Abduct Bride, Maids Hours to Wedding

The father of the abducted bride, Umaru Chacho, confirmed that 13 residents were abducted: 11 females and two males, including his daughter. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Enforces Motorcycle Regulation Law Amid Rising Banditry Attacks

The government says is taking this action to protect public safety, maintain order, and curb criminal activities within the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Probes Soldiers' Presence At Gbenga Daniel's Political Event

The Army has repeatedly emphasised its non-partisan stance and warned its personnel to stay off activities that could be interpreted as political. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Colonel Who Accused Superiors of Frustrating His Promotion Arrested

The officer, who said he had served on many frontlines, including the insurgency-ravaged North-east and international deployments, expressed anger over the stalled promotion. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Abduct Eight People in Borno Communities

The insurgents reportedly arrived in the area on motorcycles on Sunday night and abducted the farmers who were watering their onion plants Read more »