Nigeria: Nigeria Secures 775 Terrorism Convictions in Eight Phases of Trials - Nctc

The NCTC said the trials demonstrated Nigeria's resolve to pursue justice through lawful processes, while also providing avenues for rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Directs Immediate Review of Security Operations in Katsina

"The security challenges that we are facing are surmountable. Yes, we have porous borders." Read more »

Nigeria: Police in Katsina Intercept Massive Arms Cache, Arrest Gun Runners

Police investigations revealed the deadly cargo was being transported from Hadejia in Jigawa State to Safana LGA in Katsina State Read more »

Africa: Trump Administration Allegedly Explores African Nations as Relocation Sites for Gazans

The document obtained by the Washington Post revealed that the administration intends to make cash payments to Palestinians who choose to leave, as well as a year of food and… Read more »

Nigeria: Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa to Prison for Terrorism

The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced the controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison after finding him guilty of… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Traditional Ruler Demands Withdrawal of Soldiers Over Alleged Complicity in Herders' Attacks

Daniel Abomtse, a first-class traditional ruler in the Gwer West Local Government Area, made the call after cattle destroyed his cassava farm on Sunday Read more »

Nigeria: When Governor 'Walked an Hour to Reach' Village Scene of Katsina Massacre

On Wednesday, Governor Dikko Radda visited Mantau village where bandits killed 25 persons and burnt down at least 20 houses. Read more »

Nigeria: Four Killed in Another Benue Attack

On Monday, the attackers invaded farmlands and deserted settlements around Tse Mku, Ayilamo. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Winger Boniface Muchiri Earns Military Promotion After CHAN Heroics

The Ulinzi Stars captain, who featured prominently for the Harambee Stars at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, has risen from the rank of Senior Private to Corporal Read more »

Nigeria: Group Launches Platform to Combat Violent Extremism Among Youth

"YAVE seeks to reinforce the critical role of youth as catalysts for change, positioning them not just as stakeholders but as leaders in shaping a more peaceful and secure… Read more »

Nigeria: Aftermath of Mantau Killings - Gov Radda Urges United Front Against Insecurity

According to the governor, 32 people were killed -- 20 in the mosque and 12 outside -- while 20 houses were burnt and 76 villagers kidnapped in Mantau Read more »

Nigeria: Police Paid Us N500 Daily Allowance to Fight Boko Haram - Retired Officer

The retired officer said he and his colleagues were hurriedly deployed to Kano State, and that they were lodged in a brothel in the Sabongari area of the state because there was no… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Governors Condemn By-Election Conduct, Say Exercise Over-Militarised

The governors also asked the federal government to show commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Chief Speaks On South-East's Security, Plan to Apprehend Simon Ekpa's Boys

Mr Ekpa was arrested alongside four others on 21 November 2024 on suspicion of terrorist activities. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Soon Name Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria - Chief of Defence Staff

Nigeria has been battling terrorist attacks across regions, especially in the North-eastern and North-western parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: The WASU Centenary - When African Students Ignited the Independence Struggles

With WASU, the flames of independence in Africa, could not be put out. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Four, Abducts Many in Borno Attack

Local sources said the victims were escorting farmers to their farms on Monday morning when the group was attacked. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Massacre - 20 Burnt Bodies Discovered As Death Toll Rises to 50

The bandits had opened fire on worshippers at a mosque and set others ablaze. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Katsina Acting Governor Seeks Federal Intervention

The acting governor urges President Bola Tinubu to check the persistent threats facing innocent citizens in Katsina. Read more »

Nigeria: In Japan, Tinubu Praises Nigeria's Armed Forces

President Tinubu made the remarks during his intervention at the plenary session on Peace and Stability. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Accused of Detaining Community Leaders for One Year Without Trial

Suspected residents of the Okuama Community, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered 17 soldiers, including the then-Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, and… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Praises Nigerian Security Forces Over Capture of Top Ansaru Terrorists

Ansaru has been linked to several kidnappings, attacks on security forces, and violent campaigns across northern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Generals

The COAS charged the newly appointed officers to redouble their efforts in sustaining ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and other security threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 13 After Adamawa Communal Clash

In July, the state government imposed a curfew after the clash over farmlands in which10 people were initially confirmed killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 24 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa - Official

The operations were conducted across Borno and parts of Adamawa between 4th and 9th of July. Read more »