December 07, 2022
Nigeria: West Uncomfortable With Buhari, Tinubu Says About Insecurity in Nigeria
While dodging media scrutiny at home, Mr Tinubu submits to foreign media in London where he tried to defend Buhari's failure in the area of insecurity. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Clears Air On Oil Theft Figures Released By NNPC, Says Official Misrepresented
The Navy says its official was misquoted at an interactive hearing before the Senate Committee on EFCC Read more »
December 01, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Over 44 Terrorists, Arrest 47 Others
The Defence Headquarters says the terrorists were killed during ambushes, raids and clearance operations at different locations in the North-east region in the last two weeks. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Nigeria: When Death Stalks...
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let's just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Presidential Candidate Raises Alarm Over Influx of Arms
The candidate says arms and drugs are entering the country through the border causing concerns among security agencies. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Three Police Officers in Nigeria's South-East
"Many of us ran away when we heard the gunmen firing shots. We returned and saw three bodies of the policemen," a witness said. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Nigeria: Using Military Force, Nigerian Naval Officer Encroaches On Civilians' Properties in Lagos
The naval officer also ignores an ongoing court case and deploys soldiers to assault civilians on disputed land. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Another Bandit Kingpin, Kachalla Gudau
Mr Gudau died from a bullet wound following an unsuccessful attack on a military base. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Declares Bello Turji, 18 Other Terror Suspects Wanted
DHQ says the wanted persons are notorious bandits/terrorists that have been terrorising Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Soldiers in Imo Community
"The soldiers were on routine patrol in the area when they came under attack by armed youths." Read more »
November 06, 2022
West Africa: The International Implications of Nigeria's 2023 Elections
West Africa is also in need of a successful election to counter the prevailing gloom of four attempted coups this year alone. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Nigeria: Military Deactivates Over 70 Illegal Refineries in Two Weeks
Mr Danmadami said the troops of 'Operation Dakatar Da Barawo' also discovered and destroyed 11 illegal refineries with 107 metal storage tanks and five wooden boats. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Calls Emergency Security Council Meeting
President Buhari had on Friday advised the nation's security establishments and Nigerians to continue to be vigilant, and not to panic. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Takes Delivery of More Fighter Helicopters - Air Chief
The Chief of Air Staff says the new delivery would be in addition to the already acquired 38 new aircraft since 2015. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Ethiopia: Obasanjo Leads AU Peace Talks On Ethiopia-Tigray Crisis
The AU-facilitated peace talk is holding in South Africa after several failed attempts to get the warring parties to dialogue. Read more »
October 23, 2022
Nigeria: U.S., UK Warns Citizens of Possible Terror Attacks in Nigeria's Capital
According to a security advisory by the US embassy in Nigeria, there is "an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja." Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Why We'll Not Obey Court Order Reinstating Officer - Army
The army said Danladi Hassan who was compulsorily retired in 2016 as a colonel, has already exceeded the age for his rank and cannot be reinstated. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Customs Donates 86 Seized Drones to Nigerian Navy
The navy chief assured of the appropriate use of the drones for the benefit of the service and the country in general. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Nigerian Navy Destroys Bunkering Vessel Arrested By Tompolo's Men
The ship's captain confessed that the vessel was laden with stolen crude oil. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Airstrike Kills Terror Kingpin, Ali Dogo, Others in Kaduna Raid - Report
Mr Dogo and many other accomplices were killed while holding a meeting in the Giwa council area. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity Will End By December, Aregbesola Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has assured Nigerians that the insecurity bedevilling the country would be over by December. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Nigeria: Soldier Killed While Mediating in Herders, Farmers Clash
The security agencies collaborating with locals have launched a search for the missing rifle. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Lists 'Unprecedented' Acquisitions for Nigerian Military
President Buhari also directs the military to replicate the success in the North-east in other parts of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 30 Women, Children Fleeing From Terrorists, Drown in Zamfara
Bukkuyum and Gummi areas have been witnessing renewed terrorists attacks since January. Read more »
Nigeria: Train Attack - Buhari Credits His Govt for Releasing Victims Kidnapped Six Months Ago
The remaining 23 hostages of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack were released by the terrorists on Wednesday. Read more »