Nigeria: Nigerian Army Chief Dies

Born on 28 February 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 19 June 2023, by President Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Demolition - Displaced Residents Warn FCT Minister Against Selling Land

The affected residents, whose properties were demolished in October, claimed that Mr Wike had authorised the sale of the land for N30 billion despite an ongoing court case over its… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Strikes Down Treason Charges Against 119 Minors #endbadgovernance

A total of 119 defendants believed to be minors were freed of the charges. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Bombs Terrorists Frustrating Repairs of Shiroro-Kaduna Transmission Line

Our reporter identified at least 12 communities in Niger and Kaduna states where sustained terror activities may hinder the full restoration of power. Read more »

Nigeria: Wreckage of Crashed Helicopter Found

The bodies of five of the eight passengers and crew members in the helicopter had earlier been found on different days. Read more »

Nigeria: How Disinformation Fueled Ethnic Tensions in Kaduna

A military drone attack that killed scores of worshippers in Kaduna in December 2023 became an online fodder for agents of disinformation. Read more »

Nigeria: Helicopter Crash - One More Body Recovered As Search Continues

The statement said the field operations identified an additional body by confirming the T-shirt worn matched the description provided. Read more »

Nigeria: Civil Defence Arrests Four Over Alleged Stealing of Railway Infrastructure - Official

An official said one of the suspects escaped from custody. Read more »

Nigeria: Civilian Volunteers Helping Nigerian Forces Fight Insurgents. but How Do They Operate

The study underscores the need for further research and policy development to address the growing prevalence of armed civilian groups in Nigeria and other African countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 65 Illegal Refining Sites - Official

The military troops also recovered 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and 64,950 litres of illegally refined AGO Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Inaugurates Panel to Probe Post-Election Violence in Rivers

Mr Fubara said he would not turn away while "ill-guided youths and sponsored thugs turn the state into a theatre of violence". Read more »

Nigeria: Court Softens Bail Conditions Imposed On Defendants in #endbadgovernance Protest Trial

The defendants have struggled since last to meet the bail conditions set by the trial court where they face baffling treason charges in connection with the August #EndBadGovernance… Read more »

Africa: Debate On Africa Getting Two Permanent Seats in UNSC Is a Ruse - Professor Badejo

"It is crucial to know that if you have a permanent seat with a veto power, others would court you to support issues of interest to them." Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Govt Resettles 424 Families Displaced By Boko Haram

The households affected by insurgency were resettled in newly constructed 500 housing units in Konduga town Read more »

Nigeria: Israeli Attack - Nigerian Govt Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon

The government said it is worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill High-Profile Terrorists, Battle IPOB Militants - Official

"Meanwhile, in South-eastern Nigeria, troops have engaged IPOB/ESN terrorists in a ferocious firefight at ..." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Winning War On Terror, Over 300 Terrorist Leaders Killed - Tinubu

"Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrests Eight Boko Haram Suspects in Taraba

The Nigerian Army says the suspects were arrested during a raid of a residence Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Eliminate Eight Terrorists, Rescue 40 Hostages - Official

The army, in a post on its official X Handle on Monday, said the recent victories had further tightened the noose around the necks of unrepentant terrorists. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Establishes New Base to Tackle Oil Theft in Ondo

The Nigerian Navy explained that the establishment of the base was necessary due to its proximity to oil fields in Ondo State. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Standby Force - New Wine in Old Wine Skin? (2), Jideofor Adibe

ECOWAS has to expand the carrots in its diplomatic toolkits and show better sensitivity to both the internal and the external constraints to its room to manoeuvre. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Bill for Establishment of Centre for Arms Control - NSA

Mr Kokumo said the control of small arms and light weapons proliferation was not only a national concern but also a matter of international importance. Read more »

Nigeria: Will Terrorist Halilu Sububu's Death Reduce Banditry in Rural Northern Nigeria?

Some of Mr Sububu's lieutenants are believed to have escaped the gun battle that led to his death. Read more »

Nigeria: Did Terror Kingpin Foresee Own Death? How Halilu Sububu Preached Peace in Last Video

"Things are happening; they are finishing (killing) us, and if it continues like this, what will happen to the young generation?" Mr Sububu said in the six-minute video. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Orders Investigation Into Alleged Detention of Naval Personnel for Six Years

Abbas Haruna, a naval rating, was allegedly detained on the orders of an officer, Muhammad Adamu. Read more »