March 12
Nigeria: Many Kidnapped in Fresh Mass Abduction in Kaduna
A resident, Dauda Kajuru, said the kidnappers stormed the community in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately as they abducted residents Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Benue Councillor for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Mr Ameh, 43, was apprehended by soldiers last Friday at Omusu, a rural community in Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Act Now, Over Metastasising Acts of Terror
President Tinubu has acknowledged that vast areas of the country are not policed or are under the authority of non-state actors. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Mass Abductions in Borno, Kaduna, Directs Rescue of Victims
PREMIUM TIMES reported the abduction of scores of pupils from a public school in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Thursday. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Suspected IPOB Fighter, Dislodge Others - Official
The army disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Read more »
February 29
West Africa: Will the Humble Pie Heal Ecowas?,
As things are, ECOWAS will have to swallow its pride and set up credible negotiating teams with the Delinquent Four that take into account their grievances. Read more »
March 01
Chad: Opposition Leader Killed in Gun Battles
Media reports on Thursday suggested that opposition leader Yaya Dillo had been killed in a shootout in N'Djamena. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Reports of Alert Over Coup Plot
The military said it will seek legal redress on the issue which has the ulterior motive of creating unnecessary tension in the country. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Zulum Blasts 'Ungrateful' IDPs Amidst Hunger Crisis in Borno
Babagana Zulum vents his exasperation at the ungratefulness of IDPs threatening to return to the bush despite the government's efforts. Read more »
February 22
West Africa: Ecowas Co-Founder Gowon Urges Body to Lift Sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May 1975, expressed his concerns about recent developments in the regional body in an open… Read more »
February 21
Sudan: American Senator Urges Action On Sudan Genocide
The American senator calls for international response intensify as crisis escalates in Darfur, Sudan. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Millions Budgeted for Office Construction in Boko Haram-Controlled Forest
From their enclave, the terrorists have staged violent attacks against civilians and security personnel including local vigilantes trying to subdue their reign. Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Nigerian Army General Gets United Nations Appointment
Brigadier General Olufemi Esho of the Nigerian Army appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: U.S. Blames Rwanda for Eastern DRC Hostilities, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
There is an urgent need for de-escalation and accountability as Rwanda-backed M23 Intensifies hostilities in eastern DRC. Read more »
Africa: Protecting Citizenship Rights and Ending Statelessness in Africa
"Statelessness and mass denial of citizenship pose a clear and present danger to regional peace and security in Africa." Read more »
Nigeria: Military or Civilian, a Coup Is a Coup!, By Wole Olaoye
President Sall's bad behaviour has put his brother presidents in ECOWAS in a quandary. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Amidst Killings, Kidnappings, Tinubu, Governors Say Nigeria's Security Situation 'Significantly Improved'
At the end of the meeting, the president and the state governors agreed that there has been a "significant improvement" in the security situation in the country. Read more »
February 16
Burkina Faso: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Form Confederation
"Our excellent diplomats then recommended to the Heads of State the creation of a Confederation bringing together Burkina, Mali and Niger, awaiting the creation of a Federation of… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Lawyer Association Writes Tinubu, Says Nigeria is Under Siege
The NBA says the "challenges of insecurity" in the country are in "alarming proportions." Read more »
Senegal: Internet Shutdowns Threaten Media Freedom in Senegal
If there is anything that has proven to be an important backbone of democracy, it is the freedom of information. Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu's Early Strides and the Urgent Need to Restructure the Onsa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to appoint Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA) represented a major turning point in Nigeria's fight against insecurity. It was a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Security Challenges - A Troubling Failure of Governance
It beats the imagination and common sense that this security challenge is appearing unsurmountable. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Kidnapped Victim's Wife Pleads With Tinubu, IGP to Secure Husband's Release
"Yesterday evening, one of the kidnappers called my father-in-law and requested a N50 million ransom before they could release my husband. The old man told the kidnapper that he… Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - Inside Story of Christmas Eve Killings in Plateau
Close to 30 communities suffered horrific attacks in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, leaving more than 150 people dead. Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Sall Govt's Poll Postponement Posing Threat to Region - Ecowas President
"As you are all aware, our region is in the spotlight once again... this crucial meeting has been convened to address these recent developments and challenges faced in the… Read more »