Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On U.S. Troop Drawdown, Says Exercise Won't Weaken Security Partnership

The DHQ explained that the deployment of US personnel to Nigeria was tied to specific operational and counter-terrorism objectives, making the drawdown part of the evolving nature… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Anambra Community, Kill Two

The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred on Sunday within the Amaenyi Area and S.M. Okeke Street, both in Awka. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism - 76 Primary Schools Shut, 80 Students Remain in Captivity in Borno LGA - Official

Askira-Uba's education authority says 20 schools were shut after a recent security crisis. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Expresses Concerns Over Failed Coup in Niger, Calls for Return to Constitutional Order

"The Government of Nigeria views with deep concern the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger." Read more »

Niger: Russia Helped Foil Coup in Niger - Official

In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours… Read more »

Niger: Heavy Gunshots, Explosions in Niger Capital

Saturday's attack, which observers said lasted for about two hours, targeted the airport and security perimeter near the presidency. Read more »

Niger: Attempted Coup - Niger Junta Still in Control, but Situation Remains Tense

The situation in Niger Republic remains fluid after a mutiny was thwarted by national security forces in collaboration with Russian-linked Africa Corps Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnapped Kwara Traditional Ruler, Two Others

The Kwara State Police Command says it has rescued the Onigbesi of Igbesi, Oba Moses Oyinloye Omotayo, and two other victims kidnapped in Isin Local Government Area of the state on… Read more »

Nigeria: 15 NYSC Members Reportedly Abducted in Kogi While Returning From Camp

The corps members were reportedly abducted along the Ofu/Itobe-Onicha-Igo axis in Kogi while travelling to Abuja after completing their orientation camp. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Two Kidnapped Persons in Plateau

The Media Information Officer of the joint task force, Captain Chinonso Oteh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Bago Condemns Killing of Minister's Brother By Bandits, Demands Prosecution of Suspects

In a condolence message issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Mr Bago tasked security agencies with ensuring that those responsible for the killing were… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Bodies Recovered After Niger Mosque Attacks, LG Chairman Says, As Tinubu Orders Rescue Operation

"From the records I have, those kidnapped were a little above 60. Those who were killed were close to 30. Although the military has gone there and restored calm, some people have… Read more »

Nigeria: Nfiu Uncovers How Terrorist Financiers Use Women's Bank Accounts, Crowdfunding in Operations

The funds would then be consolidated in a master account before being split into smaller payments and transferred through international money-transfer operators and remittance… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover AK-47 in Kogi

The victim escaped from his abductors after being held captive for about five weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation - How Criminals Exploited Benue's Conflicts to Traffic Children, Women

Conflict, displacement and economic hardship in Benue State have created conditions that traffickers exploit to traffic children and women. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Asks FG, Governors to Probe Killings in South-East

The group equally urged lawyers, activists, community leaders, security officials and other stakeholders to support its campaign against unlawful killings and impunity in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Moves Plateau Headquarters After Killings

The military has relocated the tactical headquarters of Operation Enduring Peace from Jos to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following a series of deadly attacks in… Read more »

Chad: Buni Meets Nigerian Refugees in Chad, Pledges Support for Repatriation

The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province of Chad to assess their welfare. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Meets Protesting Military Veterans, Promises Improved Pension Package

The minister, during a meeting with the veterans, assured them that their concerns were "receiving attention they deserve." Read more »

Nigeria: Retired Military Officials Protest in Abuja, Demand Pension Adjustment

"There are peasant masses within the veteran community," the retired lieutenant colonel said. "The vast majority of us are affected. That is the real issue." Read more »

Nigeria: Two Shot As Troops Foil Attempted Mass Abduction in Zamfara - Military

The military said troops rescued nine civilians, including an infant, after suspected terrorists opened fire on travellers in Unguwar Rogo, Kaura Namoda LGA. Read more »

Nigeria: From Maga to Makuku, Armed Groups Are Redrawing Kebbi's Security Map

Nearly nine months after gunmen abducted 25 schoolgirls in Maga, attacks and security operations across Kebbi point to overlapping threats involving different armed actors and… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Residents in Benue Communities

Suspected armed attackers have reportedly killed some and injured others after invading communities in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Adjusts Security Architecture in Sokoto After Kebbe Attack

The Nigerian Army says it has adjusted its security architecture around Kebbe and adjoining communities after receiving intelligence that terrorists involved in Friday's attack… Read more »

Nigeria: Youth Council Applauds Mbah Over Rescue of Affa, Enugu Catholic Church Abductees

The NYCN described the rescue of the abductees and the recovery of the ransom fees as significant achievements in the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and safeguard all… Read more »