Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Five Kidnapped Persons, Seizes Weapons in Benue - Official

"The victims were released when it was apparent troops had closed in on the kidnappers, leaving no room for them to manoeuvre." Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Ministry Advocates Timely Payment of Military Retirees' Pension

He highlighted that many retirees rely on their entitlements for livelihood and well-being. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - What We Told Tinubu - Service Chiefs

"The meeting was for the services to brief Mr President on the current situation on ground." Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister Directs Service Chiefs to Intensify Operations Against Terrorists

Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the service chiefs to immediately recalibrate military operations across multiple theatres following a surge in brazen… Read more »

Nigeria: Middle East Conflict Shows Nigeria Can Help Diversify Global Oil Supply - Tuggar

Mr Tuggar made the remarks in a recent interview with Reuters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Reportedly Reclaim Borno Village Seized By Boko Haram

Soldiers are now in control of the facility and surrounding areas after the operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Several Attacks in Borno, Terrorists Attack Military Base in Yobe

"The gallant troops responded with exceptional manoeuvre and firepower," an army spokesperson said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Repels Attack, As Insurgents Kill Soldier, Civilians in Borno

According to the source, despite having no air support, the Nigerian troops repelled the attack and killed many of the Insurgents. Read more »

Africa: Oil Prices Soar Above $100 Per Barrel As Us/Israel War On Iran Disrupts Supply

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel for the first time in over five years as the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupts supplies… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Two Nigerian Military Bases

Security sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the attacks were launched overnight on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan Siege - Rising Terror Attacks in Islamic Holy Month Shake Northern Nigeria

From Borno to Kebbi and Zamfara, a wave of attacks since the start of Ramadan has left dozens dead, displaced thousands and raised fresh fears about insurgent resurgence. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Repelled Coordinated Boko Haram Attacks On Borno Communities - Nigerian Army

"During the engagements, several terrorists were neutralised," the army said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Foil Midnight Attacks On Borno Military Bases - - Official

Sani Uba, the spokesperson for the joint task force, in a statement on Friday, said the terrorists targeted military formations around Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Dismantle IPOB's Bomb-Making Factory, Hideouts

The army said the troops conducted the operations, which began on 3 March, in collaboration with other security operatives, including personnel of the Nigerian Air Force which… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Reschedules Malami's Terrorism Trial As AGF Office Takes Over Prosecution From SSS

On Wednesday, the AGF office took over the prosecution of former AGF Malami and his son on terrorism-related charges. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kill Terrorists After Attack On Borno Base

The Boko Haram terrorists carried out the attack on Tuesday evening shortly after residents broke their Ramadan fast Read more »

Africa: Africa and the Deadly Dust From Iran, By Azu Ishiekwene

The bombs are going off in the Gulf, but the dust and shrapnel are travelling across the world, no thanks to the effective collaboration of the war mongers in Washington and Tel… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Gun Runner in Plateau, Kaduna

The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, says troops, deployed at Wase, rescued the victims during an aggressive patrol around Kukawa in Kanam Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Officer, Others Killed As Nigerian Army Repels ISWAP Attacks in Borno

The group claimed that a Nigerian Army officer, Major U.I. Mairiga, and two other soldiers were killed during the assaults. Read more »

Nigeria: Remembering Ambakina Moses Jitoboh

Ambakina Moses Jitoboh died suddenly on 28 December 2025. He was born on 1 June 1970 to a father from Trofani, in Sagbama Local Government Area of Nigeria's Bayelsa State.… Read more »

Africa: UAE to Cover Extended Hotel Accommodation for Tourists Stranded in Abu Dhabi

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority says the country's airports and national carriers have handled approximately 20,200 passengers affected by recent flight changes. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Calls for Restraint, Dialogue As U.S./Israel War With Iran Continues

The Nigerian government urged the warring parties to avoid actions that are likely to intensify hostilities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Rescues Benue Links Passengers From Kidnap Attempt

Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, said in a statement that the incident occurred on Wednesday Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Four in Another Kebbi Mosque Attack

Residents said the attackers surrounded the mosque during a nighttime Qur'anic Tafsir session, opening fire on the congregation. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Probe Into Plateau Road Killings

In a statement on Wednesday, the rights group said armed youths recently blocked a road along the Nding axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and killed four travellers Read more »