Category: News

Troops have successfully neutralized Kalamu, one of Nigeria’s most-wanted terrorists, during a recent operation in Sokoto State. Kalamu, who has been linked to multiple violent attacks and criminal activities across the region, was reportedly tracked down following intelligence reports. Security sources say the operation involved coordinated efforts by the Nigerian military and local security agencies, […]

The United States Air Force has restarted aerial surveillance operations targeting ISWAP and Boko Haram activities in northeastern Nigeria, following fresh intelligence reports indicating increased movements and possible coordinated attacks by the insurgent groups. According to security sources, the renewed surveillance flights are part of ongoing counter-terrorism cooperation between the US and Nigeria, aimed at […]

Following a failed coup attempt against Benin’s President Patrice Talon, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to deploy troops to the neighboring country. The move, aimed at supporting Benin’s government in maintaining stability, comes amid growing regional concerns over security in West Africa. Details of the proposed troop deployment, including the […]

The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade has refuted claims that its soldiers opened fire on civilians during a communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Monday, 8 December 2025. In a statement, the military emphasized that its personnel were not present at the scene of the conflict and dismissed reports suggesting any […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on December 29 to discuss the second phase of Washington’s proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at halting hostilities, securing the release of remaining hostages, and establishing long-term security arrangements in […]

The United Nations has reacted to the escalating crisis in the Benin Republic after a military coup reportedly unfolded in the wake of alleged Nigerian airstrikes near the border region. According to emerging reports, tensions spiked after a faction of Benin’s armed forces overpowered the presidential guard and announced a takeover of government institutions. The […]

Nigerian Army troops have recorded a significant victory in the fight against insurgency following a successful operation that led to the neutralization of 18 terrorists in Borno State. According to military sources, the coordinated offensive was carried out in a notorious hideout used by insurgents for planning attacks and storing weapons. The operation, which involved […]

Security operatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State have intercepted a truck reportedly transporting 21 underage children under suspicious circumstances. According to officials, the truck was flagged down during a routine stop-and-search operation. Upon inspection, officers discovered the children hidden inside, raising immediate concerns of possible trafficking and recruitment […]

The African Action Congress (AAC) has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen on December 7, 2025, targeting residents of Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area and a church in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State. Describing the attacks as “unacceptable and deeply troubling,” the party urged the authorities to take immediate steps to […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced concern over the persistent insecurity in Nigeria, highlighting that the battle against Boko Haram has now stretched longer than the nation’s civil war from 1967 to 1970. Obasanjo expressed alarm at the prolonged nature of the conflict, suggesting that the scale and duration of the insurgency reflect deep-rooted challenges […]