June 04
Nigeria: Army Explains Presence of Soldiers At Govt-Labour Negotiation Venue
The NLC had accused the Nigerian army of surrounding its meeting venue with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation with soldiers. Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: 'We'll Come Down Heavily On Attackers,' Tinubu Speaks On Killing of Soldiers in Abia
Gunmen, on Thursday morning, attacked and killed five soldiers in Obikabia Junction in Aba, the commercial hub of the Abia State. Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Insecurity Worsened, Governance Failed Under Buhari, Now There's Hope – Governor Mutfwang
On 23 April, the US Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted a critical discussion with 10 northern Nigerian governors who are on the frontlines of addressing some of the country’s… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill 640 Terrorists, Arrest 1,051 in May - Official
In the North-central, Mr Buba said, the troops of Operation Safe Haven conducted several offensive operations. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Dialogue, Negotiation Can Help Nigeria Resolve Boko Haram Crisis
Military operations are needed, but haven't stopped Boko Haram attacks. Complementary non-kinetic efforts must be considered. Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Reopens Banex Plaza in Abuja
The popular Banex Plaza was closed down about a week ago following the assault of two soldiers on 18 May. Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Has Killed 9,300 Bandits, Terrorists - Defence Minister
The minister said the terrorists were killed in the last one year while about 7,000 others were arrested. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Reps Ask Govt to Reopen Banex Plaza
The plaza was shut down by the Nigerian Army following the assault on two soldiers last Saturday. Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Controversially Announces Closure of Abuja's Popular Banex Plaza
PREMIUM TIMES reported how a mob, believed to be workers at the plaza, on Saturday, assaulted two soldiers allegedly over the sale of a mobile phone. Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap '20 People'
The terrorists, numbering about 50, stormed the Dawaki community in Abuja on Sunday evening Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Reject N2m Bribe - Official
The Nigerian Army says suspects offered the bribe in their bid to escape arrest Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction
Some of those rescued said they were in captivity in Sambisa Forest for 10 years. Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Giaba, EFCC, Governor, Others Speak On Tackling Terrorism Financing, Violent Conflicts
Speakers at a 'Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Finacing and Violent Extremism' called for collective measures to combat terrorism financing, extremism… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Gov Hails Troops Over Renewed Onslaught Against Bandits
A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the ongoing military onslaught as a necessary measure to disrupt the criminality of bandits… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Camp, Kill Five Soldiers, Injure 11 Others in Katsina
Over 200 terrorists led by a notorious outlaw, Ado Aleiru, attacked the military camp in broad daylight Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Dozens In Zamfara
Terrorists have killed "at least 20" residents including men, women and children in a village in north-west Nigeria, in an attack that lasted over two hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Military Bases in Nigeria - the Dynamics of the Geopolitics, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Nigeria has missed the opportunity to be a founding member of BRICS, that has been seeking doors for our countries to opt out of neo-colonial control. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Deploys Security Operatives, Hunters to Rescue Abducted University Students
Nine students have been reported missing so far after the invasion of the university in Kogi State by the abductors. Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: Army Hands Over Rescued Chibok 'Girl' - Now 27 Years Old - With 3 Children
The Nigerian Army said troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion rescued the lady with six-month-old pregnancy alongside her three children on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Reported Confiscation of Resident's Property in Enugu
A human rights group wrote a petition, accusing the Nigerian Army of threatening to take over the resident's property. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Assesses State of Barracks Infrastructure in Gombe
The Nigerian Army assessment team said the visit to Gombe to assess the state of barracks infrastructure was crucial to boosting the morale of troops as well as impact positively… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Withdraws Soldiers From Delta Community - Governor
The military personnel had occupied the community following the murder of 17 soldiers in March. Read more »