February 26
Nigeria: Amend Constitution to Accommodate State Police - Tinubu to Senators
President Tinubu said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states'… Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Owo - Six Church Worshippers Kidnapped, One Suspected Informant Arrested - - Police
Owo and its environs, in the northern part of Ondo State, have experienced waves of insecurity in recent years, including the June 2022 attack on a catholic church in the town. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Denies U.S. Congress' Claim of Christian Persecution
The Nigerian government declared that the country does not have a "state policy of religious persecution." Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: Five Terrorists Killed in Failed Ambush of Nigerian Army General - Official
The incident occurred when the commander's convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Terrorism Financing - Top US Official to Visit Nigeria
The US official will meet with both government officials and private sector stakeholders. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Soldiers Arrest Drone Supplier, Suspected Collaborators
Items recovered from the suspect included two aerial drones, drone accessories and 20 solar power banks. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Kill Suspected Terrorist in Benue Raid, Recover Rifles
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Ahmad Zubairu, said the operation followed intelligence on the activities of suspected fighters at Kumeh Village. Read more »
Nigeria: Oluyede Launches Operation Savannah Shield to Tackle Insecurity in Kwara
He said troops would sweep through Kainji National Park to dislodge terrorist networks entrenched within forested areas. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: SSS Agent Tells Court How Owo Church Massacre Suspect Was Tracked Through His Phone
The SSS agent explained how his team tracked down one the defendants in the Owo massacre trial through the suspect's phone. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Nigeria Elected UN Peacekeeping Committee Chair for Record 54th Time
Nigeria has a long-standing, recurring role as Chair of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: U.S. Troop Deployment Signals New Phase in Nigeria's Counter-Terrorism Fight - Reps Deputy Spokesperson
The American military personnel were deployed in Bauchi State to provide specialised training for Nigerian troops and strengthen intelligence-sharing efforts aimed at combating… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Ondo Traditional Ruler
Police said the gunmen stormed the residence of the traditional head of Agbamo community in Akure and forcibly took him away while his body was later found a few metres away. Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Tinubu, Army Chief, Others Honour Gen Murtala Muhammed At 50th Anniversary Wreath-Laying
The solemn remembrance, which held on the grounds of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS), Central Business District, Garki, brought together senior government… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Defence Minister Commends Gov Lawal for Providing Armoured Vehicles, Drones to Troops in Zamfara
On Wednesday, the governor distributed armoured vehicles and other operational equipment to troops at a ceremony held at the Government House, Gusau Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Fighting for Russia in Ukraine Captured
Mr Ridwan was reportedly arrested on the frontline, in a Russian base where he was deployed. Read more »
Libya: Migrants, Refugees in Libya Subjected to 'Systematic' Abuse - UN Report
It also described it as a "brutal and normalised reality" that has become business as usual in Libya. Read more »
Africa: Nearly Two-Thirds of Maternal Deaths Occur in War-Prone Countries - WHO
In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Security Council Condemns Kwara Terror Attack
The Council "reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security." Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Arrival of 100 U.S. Troops
In a statement on Monday evening, Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for Defence Headquarters, said the US troops and associated equipment landed at Bauchi Airfield. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Sanctions Eight Nigerians Linked to Terrorism, Cybercrime
Aside from freezing their assets, the US has also barred all US persons and entities from transacting with the named individuals. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers, Local Security Guards Kill Two Terrorists in Ondo - Official
"The success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Army's unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action..." Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Terrorists Wreaking Havoc in Borgu Area of Niger State - Residents
According to the residents, the terrorists set houses on fire and killed about 26 people in attacks that began early Thursday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Three U.S. Military Planes Arrive in Nigeria - Report
The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in Borno State on Thursday night. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Ukraine Provides Alleged Contract Details of Nigerians Who Died Fighting for Russia
Two of the three single-page documents were written in Russian, and the third was a mix of Russian and English. Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: Court Convicts Two Chinese Nationals for Cyber-Terrorism, N3.4bn Fraud
The convicts, alongside one Friday Audu, were among a syndicate of 792 fraudsters arrested for cryptocurrency, investment and romance fraud on 19 December 2024 in Lagos. Read more »
