Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious IPOB Commander, Two Others

The army says the operation has dealt a significant blow to IPOB networks. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Conducts Conversion Exercise for 528 Officers

The Army said the conversion exercise is very significant in the career progression of officers, especially those who want to continue in service. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Plans to Host American, French Military Bases - Official

Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »

Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Recieves First Nigerian Female Graduate of British Military Academy

The first lady, who noted the sterling performances of 24-year-old Oluchi Owowoh, a second lieutenant, said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Says No to Foreign Military Bases After Niger Expulsions

Putschists in Niger who carried out a military coup last year ordered both French and US troops to leave the West African country. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch

The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch. Read more »

Nigeria: Shiites Petition Nigerian Govt Over Killing of Members During Pro-Palestinian Protest

Clashes between law enforcement agencies, the military and the Shi'ites belonging to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) are a regular occurrence in Nigeria, particularly in… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job

Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing

About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development

The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism Trial - Detained Miyetti Allah Leader Seeks Bail

Mr Bodejo, a leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, who is held in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja, faces terrorism charges, including establishing an… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Killed As Suspected Herders Invade Enugu Community

The police have confirmed the attack, but said they would provide details later. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Legal Battle With Us Over $8.6 Million Arms Fund

"I am very disturbed by the fact that you are now claiming ignorance of the fact that the funds belong to Nigeria," reads a letter by Nigeria's lawyer to his US counterpart. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Ooni, Others Back State Police

Most of the leaders spoke in support of the establishment of state police except the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Read more »

Africa: Terrorism Is Alien to Africa, an Imported Evil - Tinubu

President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development. Read more »

Nigeria: War On Insurgency - Badaru-Abubakar's Silent Revolution

Nigeria is certainly not out of the woods but the signs are good and encouraging. Read more »

Nigeria: High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting Holds in Abuja, Nigeria

Representatives from regional and sub-regional organisations, civil society and various entities of the United Nations will attend the meeting. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina, Kill One - Official

"They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians

The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Sustain Military Onslaught Against Bandits in Zamfara, Tinubu Assures Lawal

A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said President Tinubu received some state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in his… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldier Who Killed Woman in Enugu Not Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist - Army

The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Soldier's Murder of Woman in Enugu Barracks

The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: 21 Chibok Girls Forced Into Motherhood, Some Returned to Their Abductors

"We have been married for eight years," Ms Grema, who escaped with her child, had said. "I first came out of the forest and then he followed me." Read more »

Nigeria: Chibok Girls - 10 Years After Abduction, 91 Still Missing

The success of the Chibok abduction emboldened other terror groups to target schools and kidnap students. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Uncover Secret Armoury in Delta, Arrest Three Suspects - Nigerian Army

The development came days after the Nigerian military annonced an operation for recovery of arms and ammunition carted away from 17 soldiers who were murdered in the state last… Read more »