An Abuja high court has declared the appointment by the president of all armed service chiefs unconstitutional and illegal. Read more »
Some 12,000 UN troops have finally taken over operations in Mali from French and West African soldiers who helped wrestle the north of the country from rebels. Read more »
Eighteen soldiers serving in military task forces in Borno and Plateau states are to be tried by court-martial for offences in the course of their duties. Read more »
The Joint Task Force in Borno State say suspected Boko Haram members now disguise as taxi drivers and pick teenage girls to unknown destinations. Read more »
The Somali government has accused peacekeepers of violating their mandate calling for the replacement of those in Kismayo with "a more neutral African Union force". Read more »
Coordinated attacks, allegedly by Fulani herdsmen, have left scores dead in three Plateau State villages. Read more »
Yobe State Government say that it had expended over N4 billion on security of lives and property in the state since the commencement of Boko Haram insurgency. Read more »
Tensions are escalating as former rebel group Renamo is suspected of the series of deadly attacks on civilians. Read more »
Hundreds of residents are fleeing the towns of Bama and Gwoza in Borno State following an ultimatum by Boko Haram. Read more »
Hundreds of youths who launched a manhunt for insurgents in Maiduguri have taken over stop and search work from soldiers in an efforts to help root out insurgency in Borno State. Read more »
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