Nigeria: Boosting Indigenous Arms Production in Nigeria

The time is ripe for Nigeria, as the Giant of Africa, to start harnessing its human and technological potential in the mass production of weapons to meet security demands and… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Nigerian Govt. Freezes $37m Worth of Cryptocurrency Traced to Suspected Protest Organisers

In the ex parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the cryptocurrency assets as proceeds of money laundering and… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Rescues 59 People From Drowning, Loses Officer

The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, has rescued 59 people from a dredging vessel, MV AMBIKA 4, working at Opobo field near Opobo River. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 108 Suspected Terrorists, Rescues 214 Hostages in One Week - DHQ

Spokesperson speaks on Nigerian military operations across the country Read more »

Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Atiku Reacts to Soldier's Killing of Teenage Protester in Kaduna

Atiku describes the killing of the boy in Kaduna as a "tragic incident". Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - We're Trailing Those Calling for Regime Change - Military

The CDS said the military knew that some protesters calling for regime changes were sponsored, adding that the armed forces and other security agencies were trailing them to bring… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram - Police Impose Curfew On Borno After Explosion Killed 16

Police say curfew imposed after bomb attack killed many innocent citizens Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Fears Terror Attacks During Protests, Cancels Visa Appointments

The embassy asks its non-essential staff to stay home to avoid any disruptions the nationwide protests may cause. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Apprehends 35 Illegal Oil Vessels - Naval Chief

The CNS said the apprehended vessels were handed over to the appropriate prosecuting authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Simon Ekpa Claims Responsibility for Killing of Four Police Operatives in Nigeria's South-East

Gunmen attacked and killed four police operatives and a civilian along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Owerri, Imo State, at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 12 Illegal Refining Sites in Abia, Rivers

Oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta region has been a source of concern to the Nigerian government because of its impact on the country's earnings from crude oil. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed in Borno Police Barracks Attack - Official

The police spokesperson in the state, Nahum Kenneth, in a statement, said the terrorists attempted to invade the barracks but were repelled by officers. Read more »

Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Requesting Location, Organisers' Identities Constitutional - Police

"Requests for the names of the organisers and details such as time, routes, and location of protests are in line with the 1999 constitution," the police spokesperson said. Read more »

Niger: One Year After Niger Coup, What Has Changed

Deposed President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger is still being detained by the putschists. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts 125 Terrorism Suspects in Mass Trial

AGF said that 85 individuals were convicted for financing terrorism, 22 for ICC-related crimes, and the remaining defendants for various terrorism offences. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Support Upcoming Protest Against Tinubu Government - Afenifere Faction's Spokesperson

The Afenifere faction says the planned protest is an organic reaction to the government's failed economic policies. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Warns Against Nationwide Protests, Says It May Lead to Anarchy

"Given the situation, there are already indicators that unscrupulous elements are bent on hijacking the planned protest for violent purposes." Read more »

Nigeria: Kenya's Gen-Z Protest and Nigeria's Proposed Days of Rage

Instead of reactionary protests, African youths must plan ahead, while fostering political leaders with clear agendas and strong values within established parties. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects

A Nigerian government spokesperson said the resumption of the trial was in pursuance of the government's commitment to promoting social justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Minority Caucus Calls for Release of Nnamdi Kanu

The caucus said the resolution of Mr Kanu's case is crucial for national peace, stability, and unity. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorist Implicates Minister, Says Failed Peace Deal Allowed Bandits to Operate From Cities

Bello Turji, like several other terrorists operating in the North-west and North-central Niger State, has amassed wealth from illegal taxes they impose on local communities and… Read more »

Nigeria: 263 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender in One Week - Official

He said that the insurgents surrendered between 11 July and 17 July, during the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - in Northwest Nigeria, Insecurity Is Fueling Medical Deserts

Terrorism in the Nigerian north-west is worsening access to primary healthcare, maternal and child health, malnutrition, and increasing mortality rates. Read more »

Nigeria: Vigilante Group Arrest Gunmen Terrorising Anambra Residents - Official

Awka and other parts of Anambra State have witnessed criminal attacks in recent times. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Farmland Scheme - Reps Defence Committee to Meet Minister, CDS

The defence committee said the engagement with the military is to ensure the proper implementation of President Tinubu's directive on the scheme. Read more »