West Africa: We Will Not Tolerate Coups in West Africa - Tinubu

Between August 2020 and now, five coups have occurred in three West African countries - Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea with attempts in The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau foiled. Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Summit - Tinubu Arrives Guinea Bissau, Visits Nigerian Troops

The summit will be the first international engagement of the president on the African continent since his swearing-in on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 35 Terrorists, Apprehends Others

DHQ says the terrorists were eliminated in the North-west in the last three weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: 18,000 Cameroonian Refugees Undergo UN Verification in Cross River

"I fled to Nigeria to find succour; I pray for peace and unity between the francophone and anglophone Cameroonians." Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Lagbaja Lists Priorities, Says Soldiers Have Modern Equipment

"We have adequate equipment to ensure troops are ready to perform their task and tackle those challenges confronting Nigeria in 2023." Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Robbers Attack Palace of Emir of Minna

Two palace guards sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: How Naval Officer Was Killed - Suspects

The suspects - Francis Shagari, 17; Sambo Ayomide, 20; and Johnson Adeleke, 20 - spoke on Thursday when they were paraded by the police in Akure, the state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Reshuffles 56 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up

The Nigerian Navy says it has reshuffled the appointments of some top senior officers comprising 56 Rear Admirals and a Commodore, to reinvigorate the service towards efficiency. Read more »

Africa: 'African Peace Mission' to Ukraine and Russia - What About It?

The conflict is forcing African countries (many of which rely on foreign assistance from both the West and Russia) to choose a side in a coercive manner. Read more »

Nigeria: Another 126 Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Sudan

This brings to a total of 2,660 the number of stranded Nigerians evacuated to the country in 16 batches since the crisis broke out in Sudan. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Redeploys 98 Senior Officers

The newly appointed senior officers are expected to assume office not later than 3 July. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Raid Militants, Oil Theft Camps, Capture Cache of Arms

The army said the operation was undertaken by troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade on Sunday, at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South LGA of Bayelsa. Read more »

Nigeria: Ribadu Assumes Duties As NSA, Speaks On Tinubu's Vision to Secure Nigeria

Mr Ribadu says the enormous task of securing the country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Urban Legend and Durable Insecurity in South-East Nigeria

As the disappearance of Chike Okoli in 2014 shows, the "unknown gunman" is not a recent moniker. Read more »

Nigeria: Sallah - Christians Join Muslims to Clear Grass At Kaduna Praying Ground

"I must confess to you that am truly impressed and may Allah bless them abundantly," a Kaduna Islamic cleric said. Read more »

Nigeria: New Air Chief Assumes Duty, Vows to Reinvigorate Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry

The new chief of air staff said his appointment came at a time when the expectations of Nigerians towards accelerated actualisation of peace and security were high. Read more »

Nigeria: New Air Chief Assumes Duty, Vows to Reinvigorate Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry

The new chief of air staff said his appointment came at a time when the expectations of Nigerians towards accelerated actualisation of peace and security were high. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Outgoing Naval Chief Is Yet to Hand Over to Successor - Spokesperson

The naval headquarters says handing over to a new service chief is procedural. Read more »

Nigeria: Profile - Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla: Nigeria's New Chief of Naval Staff

He appointed Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla to replace Awwal Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff. Read more »

Nigeria: Profile - Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar - Nigeria's New Air Force Chief

Until he was appointed the 22nd Chief of the Air Staff, Mr Abubakar was the Chief of Standards and Operations, at HQ NAF. Read more »

Nigeria: Profile - Major General Taoreed Lagbaja: New Head of Nigerian Army

Mr Tinubu appointed Major General Taoreed Lagbaja as the new Chief of Army Staff to replace Farouk Yahaya. Read more »

Nigeria: Profiles of New Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu appointed the new service chiefs on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: President Sacks Security Chiefs in Major Reshuffle

The President also relieved the head of Customs, Hameed Ali, of his position and named a replacement. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Eliminates 42 Bandits, Terrorists, Apprehends 96 Others

The bandits were eliminated in various military operations in North-central, North-west in the last two weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military to Partner Enugu Govt On Insecurity

Governor Mbah has initiated moves to end IPOB's sit-at-home in the state. Read more »