Nigeria: Nigerians in U.S. Reject American Military Intervention in Nigeria

"While we recognise and join in the urgent concern over the killings of Christians, Muslims and other innocent Nigerians, we unequivocally reject the idea of foreign military… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Military Presents Plan for Potential Action in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria and accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of allowing the mass slaughter of Christians. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Suspends Village Head in Akpabio's Lga for Alleged Terrorism

The village head had been ordered to hand over all government property in his possession to the village council secretary, a government statement said. Read more »

Nigeria: Civilians in Nigeria's Conflict Zones Risk More Harm If Trump Orders Military Action

Mr Trump's framing of Nigeria's violence as "Christian genocide" resonates with US evangelical constituencies but misrepresents the country's complex conflict landscape Read more »

Nigeria: Drama in Senate As Akpabio, Deputy Bicker Over Trump's Military Threat

The drama began when Mr Akpabio, denied a statement attributed to him by a blog, which claimed he had responded to President Trump by saying that Christians in Nigeria were not… Read more »

Nigeria: China Opposes Trump's Threat Against Nigeria, Declares Support for Nigerian Govt

The Chinese government made its position known on Tuesday when Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed a press conference Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Reshuffles 65 Rear Admirals to Key Commands

The Navy authorities said the large-scale postings were part of efforts to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance the Service's maritime security posture. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims, Recovers ₦3.8m Ransom in Kogi

The army said the operation was launched by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities along the… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S.-Based Nigerian Tells Tinubu How to Respond to Trump's Military Action Threat

The activist urges the Nigerian government to respond to Mr Trump by taking "immediate, resolute action" to protect the country's sovereignty and dignity. Read more »

Nigeria: There Should Never Again Be a Coup in Nigeria

Nigeria must instead embark on continuous reforms to consolidate the gains of its democracy since 1999. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Coup Plot: Over 30 People to Face Trial

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier published the identities of 16 top military officers allegedly involved in the failed attempt. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Reacts to U.S. 'Country of Concern' Designation, Denies Christian Genocide Allegation

The ministry further noted that religious freedom has not been impeded in the country, and Christians have the freedom to practice their faith across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Massive Redeployment At Nigerian Air Force, Top Officers Affected

"With this new wave of appointments, the Nigerian Air Force is poised to ... usher in an era of smarter, more adaptive air operations." Read more »

West Africa: Al-Qaeda Terror Network in Sahel Claims First Attack in Nigeria

The attack, according to local sources and jihadi experts, targeted a security position in Nuku, a Kwara State village bordering the Benin Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: New Nigerian Army Chief Redeploys Senior Officers

Army spokesperson Appolonia Aneke announced the deployments in a Thursday statement. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Decorates Nigeria's New Military Chiefs With New Ranks

The Service Chiefs were decorated on Thursday at the council chambers of the State House, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Names, Profiles of 16 Nigerian Military Officers Detained for Alleged Coup Plot

Some of the officers suspected to be involved in the coup plot include a brigadier general, a colonel, four lieutenant colonels, five majors, two captains, a lieutenant, a… Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Assembly Passes Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Cultism Bill

Delta, like many other states in Nigeria, is facing a surge in cultism, which is common among the youth. Read more »

Nigeria: How Military Will Handle Repentant Terrorists - CNS

The Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, also said the navy, under his leadership, would build on existing security strategies to address challenges such as kidnapping, banditry, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Coup - Details of Some Detained Officers Emerge

Initially, the military arrested 16 officers over the alleged coup plot but insiders said the number of suspects have swollen over time. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Strategic Partnerships - What French Military Academy's Visit to NDA Really Means

The French visit was earned, not solicited. It was Nigeria's capacity, not its dependency, that drew attention. Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Arrests Man Over Social Media Post Calling for Coup

The State Security Service (SSS) has reportedly arrested a social media user, Innocent Chukwuma, who made a post on X, calling for a coup. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Terrorists' Threats to Bomb National Assembly Complex

"We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly complex and threats from protesters to lock up the National Assembly." Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Spends N1 Billion On Deceased, Injured Personnel in Two Years - Official

"Some of them who had amputation of limbs, either arms or legs, we bought limbs for them," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Foil Terror Attack in Borno, Kill 10 Terrorists, Recover Weapons - - Official

The Nigerian Army says the latest victory followed a similar gunfight where troops killed more than 50 terrorists at Katarko, Yobe State Read more »