June 01, 2023
Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 47 Illegal Refineries, Apprehend 65 Suspects - DHQ
The DHQ also said the troops of Operation UDO KA have continued to clamp down on IPOB, Eastern Security Network terrorists and other criminalities in the South-east zone. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 58 Terrorists, Apprehends 161 Others - Official
The Defence Headquarters says the operations took place in the North-east, North-central and North-west zones of the country. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Nigeria: Timeline of School Abduction in Northern Nigeria Under President Buhari
Among the Nigerians still held captive are scores of Chibok girls who Boko Haram kidnapped about a year before Mr Buhari was elected. Read more »
May 23, 2023
West Africa: Military Leaders From Nigeria, Liberia, U.S., Others Meet to Strategize On Countering Terrorism
Countering violent extremist organizations, using best practices in Nigeria and West Africa, includes military leaders' collaboration. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Over 100 Killed in Plateau in 48 Hours - Lawmaker Raises Alarm
The lawmaker says terrorists have killed over 400 people in Mangu/Bokkos federal constituency of Plateau State in the last four years. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Impounds Truck, Barge Laden With Stolen Crude Oil in Delta - Official
"The truck was laden with unspecified quantity of suspected stolen crude oil. The truck driver abandoned the truck and fled." Read more »
May 14, 2023
Sudan: 2,518 Nigerians Evacuated From Sudan - NiDCOM
"The new arrivals just now are 140 adults, comprising three infants and 30 children, making a total evacuation to 2,518". Read more »
May 09, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - Aisha Buhari Calls for Solidarity to Prevent Escalation
"All Hands must be on deck to ensure that the problems are not allowed to escalate. This mission is open to engaging with all relevant bodies in this regard". Read more »
May 08, 2023
Sudan: Saving Sudan and Nigerians Stuck in the Hell-Hole
Nigeria, as a leading voice in Africa, must prepare to participate in the processes that ensure the unity and restoration of peace in Sudan. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Crisis - Fourth Batch of 410 Stranded Nigerians Arrives Abuja
The evacuees arrived at the Pilgrims Terminal of the airport at exactly 10:45 a.m., on board a Max Airline from Egypt. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: Army Rescues Two More Chibok Girls in Borno
The army says Hauwa Maltha and Esther Marcus, were rescued on 21 April by troops of 114 Taskforce Battalion Bitta at Lagara, under the 21 armoured Brigade Bama during Operations. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Students in the Context of Global Conflicts
In February 2022, the Ukraine-Russia war broke out and left about 16,000 African students studying there stranded, among which are at least 1000 Nigerian students. Many were… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Egypt: Egypt Finally Opens Border to Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan
The evacuees had been unable to get into Egypt since last Thursday owing to logistics and diplomatic issues. Read more »
April 30, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Three Bandits, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
The troops also recovered one PKT gun with 48 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, three AK 47 rifles, three magazines with 63 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and three… Read more »
Nigeria: WFP to Provide Emergency Food to 2.1 Million Nigerians Affected By Conflict
This is contained in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja by Chi Lael, head of Communications, Advocacy and Marketing of the programme in Nigeria. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria to Commence 'Second Phase' of Evacuation Saturday
The Nigerian embassy instructed interested persons to converge at Al-Razi University and the International University of Africa, Madani Street on Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Spending U.S.$1.2 Million On Buses for Citizens' Evacuation In Sudan - Govt
Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Nigeria: How Accurate Are Buhari's Claims On Military's Firepower?
The President said the fighting power of the Nigerian military increased significantly under his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Nigerian Evacuees to Start Arriving Friday - 5,500 Students Expected
The evacuees will be moved in buses from Sudan to Egypt before they will be airlifted to Nigeria. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Retires, Replaces 53 Units' Colours, Issues 28 New Ones
The colours of several units in the army had either been damaged or worn out since 2007. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army's Fighting Power Significantly Increased Since 2015 - Buhari
Mr Buhari says the army's fighting power prior to his assumption of office in 2015 was at low ebb. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Spend $1.2 Million On Buses to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan
An official also said that no Nigerian has so far been killed since the fighting began in Sudan. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan
This was revealed in a tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) where it shared a video showing buses parked in line. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari to Unveil Nigerian Army's New Regimental Colours
The army says the last trooping and presentation of Colours Parade for its units was conducted in 2007. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Nigeria: Analysis - Time to Re-Assess Terrorism Prevention in Nigeria, Other African Countries
Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record. Read more »