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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap '20 People'

The terrorists, numbering about 50, stormed the Dawaki community in Abuja on Sunday evening Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »