Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Nine Travellers in Niger

The nine people were killed in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, with police and military personnel recovering the bodies. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Battalion Begins Operations in Kwara South

A Nigerian Army battalion has begun operations in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, as part of a broader military deployment to strengthen security in Kwara South. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Foil Advance By Terrorists Riding About 200 Motorcycles - Official

"The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries." Read more »

Nigeria: Osun 2026 - IGP Deploys Dig to Coordinate Security Operations

DIG Ishyaku Mohammed will coordinate the police component of the election-security arrangement and work closely with other security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative… Read more »

Nigeria: Coup Series Round-Up - What We Know About Alleged Failed Plot Against Tinubu

Over 17 days, PREMIUM TIMES rolled out an exclusive 16-part series of revealing reports on the 2025 failed coup plot against the President Tinubu administration, uncovering missing… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Foil Bandits' Ambush, Recover Ak-47 in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly foiled an ambush by suspected bandits in Plateau State, killing one attacker and recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Police Officers, Two Civilians Killed in Kebbi Battle With Bandits

Kebbi police said at least 17 suspected bandits were also killed after officers intercepted a heavily armed group along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba LGA. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Arrest Kidnap Commander, Recover $1000, Weapons

An official said the suspect was arrested during "a coordinated intelligence-led operation" in the forest located in Gariki General Area of Enugu State. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Forces Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims in Kogi State

The victims were rescued after troops engaged their abductors in a gun battle in Dekina Local Government Area. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA, Army Seize 604.5kg Cannabis, Hunt Suspected Drug Kingpin

An NDLEA official said the operation was conducted on 5 August at Ewe Luleha, a suspected drug hub in Owan West, where operatives recovered 65 bags of dried weeds that tested… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Repel Midnight Terror Attack in Borno

The Nigerian Army had not officially confirmed the attack, the number of casualties or the soldiers' claims that several insurgents were killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Why I Planned Coup Against Tinubu - Colonel Ma'aji

PREMIUM TIMES reveals for the first time the full account of the alleged architect of the 2025 failed coup, Mr Ma'aji, a Nigerian Army colonel. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Attack - Gov Lawal Visits Bungudu, Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Crime

Mr Lawal said that government will continue to provide all necessary assistance to those injured and would do everything possible to secure the safe return of all kidnapped victims Read more »

Nigeria: Abiodun Declares No Safe Haven for Kidnappers As Abducted Ogun Students Are Rescued

The rescued seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier this week Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Abducted Poly Students Rescued in Ogun

Governor Abiodun announced that the combined security team successfully rescued all the abducted victims alive in the early hours of Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Govt Condemns Kupa Killings, Orders Arrest of Vigilante, Reprisal Attackers

The Kogi State Government condemned the killing of the unarmed herder and subsequent reprisal. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Disu Deploys New Police Commissioners to Eight States

According to a statement by police spokesperson Ani Iniedu, the deployments were aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and advancing ongoing reforms within the Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - How 'Chance' Encounter With Soldier Allegedly Landed Nollywood Actor Coup Propagandist Role

This installment of PREMIUM TIMES 'series of exclusive reporting on last year's failed coup details how a veteran Nollywood actor became involved with suspected coup plotters after… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Defence Committee Hails Tinubu's Military Pay Rise, Army Expansion

President Bola Tinubu recently approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for members of Nigeria's Armed Forces. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Declares Top ISWAP Commanders Wanted Following Intelligence From Recovered Devices

Mr Goni, a captain, said troops recovered several technical devices and other intelligence materials, including a camcorder allegedly used by ISWAP members to record propaganda… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Election - Davido Urges Peace, Appeals to 'Our Daddy From Imo State'

The singer also appealed to an unnamed political figure from Imo State to allow the people of Osun to decide their future peacefully. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails 'Rescue' of 308 Victims Abducted From Kwara, Niger

President Tinubu also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent future abductions by strengthening early warning systems, improving community-level intelligence… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Auto Dealer Reveals Details of Vehicle Purchases By Coup Suspect

PREMIUM TIMES is reporting for the first time details of some vehicle purchases allegedly carried out by the suspected mastermind of the 2025 failed coup in the thick of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted LG Chairman's Brother Dies From Gunshot Wounds in Zamfara

On 25 July, bandits raided the chairman's residence in Bungudu town, abducting him along with two others. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Arrest 19 After Attack On Security Operatives in Plateau

Troops have arrested 19 suspects during a raid in Plateau State as security forces intensify efforts to identify those responsible for the ambush that killed two security… Read more »