Nigeria: Nigerian Army Publishes List of Successful Candidates for Short Service

In a statement on Tuesday, the army said shortlisted candidates are to report to the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State, by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff Deploys Special Forces to Plateau

The special forces will "aggressively and decisively" address the resurgence of terror attacks in Plateau. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Over 30 Terrorists, Repatriate 700 Refugees in One Week - DHQ

"Troops also uncovered and destroyed three major terrorist detention facilities along the Damboa-Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle." Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism, Banditry Not Nigeria's Culture - We'll Overcome Them - Tinubu

President Tinubu assured Nigerians of his administration's resolve to strengthen the country's security forces and restore peace across affected communities. Read more »

Nigeria: US Africom Commander Visits Tinubu

The visit also brought together Nigeria's top security and intelligence leadership. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Nigerian Military's Strategy, Successes Against Oil Theft

A military official noted that Nigeria's crude oil production, which averaged 1.4 to 1.5 million barrels per day before 2025, rose to about 2.2 million barrels per day by December… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Assures Onitsha Market Traders of Security

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra ordered the closure of the market about a week ago when he visited it and observed that shops in the market were closed in compliance with IPOB's… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Attack - Village Head Says 75 Buried, Speaks On Terrorists' Letter

The original copy of the letter sighted by our reporter was dated 19 Rajab 1447, equivalent to 8 January. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Nab Suspected ISWAP Logistics Supplier, Secure Refugee Return in Borno

Military source says combined troops of 273 Task Force Tank Battalion and 29 Task Force Brigade apprehended a suspected ISWAP/JAS logistics supplier at Jakana village in Konduga… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Deployment of Army Battalion to Kwara After Terrorists Killed Scores

Mr Tinubu's words were conveyed in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, late Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 13 in Fresh Katsina Attack - Police

The attackers stormed Doma town, in Tafoki district, around midday on Tuesday and operated for several hours, witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 10 Residents, Torch Homes in Kwara Communities

Survivors told reporters that the terrorists arrived in large numbers and moved from house to house, shooting indiscriminately and setting buildings ablaze Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - U.S. Military Confirms Deployment of 'Small Team' to Nigeria

The deployment comes amid a long-running insurgency in Nigeria, particularly involving Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Chief Calls for Integration of Technology in Combat Operations

He noted that the Nigerian Army has recalibrated its doctrine, force posture and operational methods through a comprehensive multi-domain strategy. Read more »

Nigeria: Demolitions - Activists Call for Probe Into Police Crackdown On Lagos Protest

The activists demanded compensation for victims, restoration of demolished properties, independent investigations into alleged abuses, and the immediate removal of Mr Jimoh. Read more »

Nigeria: National Security Reflections On Maitatsine, Bullum-Kuttu and Boko Haram Uprisings

The purpose of this reflection is to review the chronic inaction and absence of decisive approaches that have undermined national security, resulting in bloodshed and immense human… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Release Kidnapped Persons After Collecting Motorcycles As Ransom

The bandits released the victims on Saturday after days of negotiations with representatives of the community Read more »

Nigeria: FG Arraigns Nine Benue Massacre Suspects for Terrorism

The prosecution linked the suspected terrorists to the 13 June 2025 attack in Yelwata, Benue State, where many houses were burnt down and about 150 people were massacred. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Arraign More Suspects Linked to Benue Killings

This comes five months after the AGF office arraigned nine terrorism suspects linked to the 13 June 2025 attack in Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: What Coup Plotters Planned for Me, Others - General Musa

In October 2025, PREMIUM TIMES exclusively reported how the coup plotters marked key government officials for assassination and arrest. Read more »

Nigeria: Full List of 40 Suspects Detained for Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Govt

The suspects include senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Colonel Ma'aji - the Architect of Nigeria's Foiled Coup Plot

Apart from being the architect of the coup, the infantry officer is believed to have bankrolled the process. Read more »

Nigeria: How the Coup to Topple, Kill Tinubu Was Uncovered and Foiled

Investigators say the coup plotters planned to assassinate President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Read more »

Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Capture 13 Soldiers, Kill Seven - Report

Insurgents suspected to be members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have captured 13 soldiers, killing seven others, including a commanding officer, in an ambush near… Read more »

Cameroon: Army Facilitates Return of Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon

The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east. Read more »