Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Seize N250m Worth of Stolen Crude, Dismantle Illegal Refineries - Official

In a statement on Sunday, the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Danjuma Danjuma, said the seized products comprise over 130,000 litres of crude oil and… Read more »

Mali: Bamako and Other Locations Target of Coordinated Attacks

The military authority in Mali confirmed the attack in a statement, saying the terrorists "suffered immediate setback" and many of them were "neutralised." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Inaugurates General Court-Martial, Begins Trial of Coup Suspects

More than 30 military officers accused of plotting a coup were brought to the venue in a "Marco Polo" luxurious bus. Read more »

Nigeria: 36 Serving Military Officers to Be Arraigned for Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

Those to be arraigned are from a wider group of officers detained since 2025 over the alleged coup plot extensively reported by PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Killing, Kidnapping Residents in Rivers Community, Group Cries Out

A community leader warns that heavily armed bandits have overrun forest areas in Ikwerre, Rivers State, abducting residents while authorities remain silent Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Repel Midnight Terror Attack in Yobe, Kill 24, Recover Weapons - - Official

The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Senate Wants Improved Collaboration Amongst Multi - to National Joint Forces

The Senate also called on the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs to conduct a comprehensive operational and logistic audit of the circumstances surrounding the attacks… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup - One Defendant Arrives in Court for Arraignment, Five Others Still Expected

Security personnel are likely working with the 12 p.m. schedule to produce them in court. Read more »

Nigeria: AIG Orders Joint Operations After Pirates Abducted 15 On Nigerian Waterways

The police say coordinated inter-state operations are underway to rescue the abducted ferry passengers. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Abduction - Governor Alia Confirms Victims Include Utme Candidates, Police Arrest Suspects

Mr Alia confirmed that eight of the abducted victims were candidates travelling to write the examination while also appealing to JAMB to make "special arrangements" for the… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Head

This is the second time the unit would be restructured. The former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, reformed the unit in August 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Burn Down Zamfara District Head's Palace in Revenge Attack

The terrorists invaded the community few hours after soldiers attacked their hideout. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Notorious IPOB Commander, Four Others Who Allegedly Killed Police Officer

The Nigerian Army said the troops arrested the suspects during a raid on the group's hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: The 13 Coup Charges Against Retired Army General, Others in Full

Five of the charges describe the funds found in the bank accounts of some of the defendants as proceeds of terrorism terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Ballooning Budgets and the Urgent Need to Restructure Nigeria's Security Architecture, By Umar Yakubu

We cannot simply spend our way out of insecurity using an outdated and uncoordinated template. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup

The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Intercepts Ammunition Couriers, Disrupts Supply Routes in Kogi

Troops intercepted suspected couriers and recovered ammunition in Kogi, as security forces intensify efforts to disrupt supply networks linked to armed groups. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Base in Kwara

During the attack, the terrorists carted away eight operational motorcycles and a gun truck, intelligence sources and locals said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Deploy 200 Special Forces to Türkiye for Training - Minister

"We have a Special Forces training agreement. Türkiye has agreed to give us 200 Special Forces training, so as soon as I return, we are sending them here for training." Read more »

Nigeria: Tears, Tributes As Nigeria Buries Brigadier General Braimah, Other Fallen Soldiers

Brigadier General Braimah's death and those of his compatriots happened against the backdrop of Nigeria's prolonged battle against insurgency in parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Raid Ipob Hideout, Rescue Kidnap Victim After N2 Million Ransom

The Nigerian Army said the troops rescued the kidnap victim in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State before raiding the IPOB hideout in Ezeagu LGA of the South-eastern state. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Relaxes Jos North Curfew After Weeks of Violence

Plateau State has relaxed the curfew in Jos North from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. after improved security, weeks after deadly attacks triggered unrest and restrictions. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Drops Terrorism Financing Charges Against Malami, Son

The prosecution will continue to press on with other charges filed against Mr Malami and his son in the case. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties

The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Killing of Colonel, Six Soldiers in Borno Attack

PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military formation, killing a colonel, I.A Mohammed and other soldiers Read more »