Security
Niger and Mali Accuse Neighbouring Countries of Sponsoring Terrorism at Senegal Forum
The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have accused neighbouring countries of sponsoring terrorism, but said they were willing to cooperate on some...
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Matawalle Attempted to Bribe US Official to Cover Up Report on Christian Killings, Says Florida Rep
A fresh diplomatic storm is brewing after a United States lawmaker publicly accused Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of attempting...
Tinubu Thrives on Division, Nigerian’s Say After Police Caught Fabricating Igbo Identity
The Nigeria Police Force has been hit with fresh accusations of institutionalised ethnic bias after announcing the extradition of a murder suspect to...
French Cement Giant Lafarge Found Guilty of Financing Islamic State and Other Militant Groups in Syria
A Paris criminal court has convicted French cement giant Lafarge of financing terrorism, ruling that the multinational paid millions of euros to the...
Another Senior Military Officer Killed By Terrorists In Borno, Nigeria, As Tinubu Administration Continues Statement-based Response To Insecurity
First, Brigadier General Zurukushi was targeted. Then Brigadier General Mohammed Uba. Now, Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah has fallen. The repeated loss of...
US Evacuates Staff From Nigeria, Declares 23 States No-Go Zones Under Tinubu’s Watch
The United States government has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security...
Kwara Governor Installs Giant Horse Sculpture as Bandits Turn Villages Into Ghost Towns
A giant horse sculpture has been installed in front of the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin, sparking outrage among residents who question...
Terrorists Attack Kaduna Churches, Kill Seven During Easter Celebrations
At least seven people were killed and several others abducted after armed attackers struck two Christian worship centres in the Ariko community, Kachia...
General Tiani Approves New Territorial Defense Forces as Niger Mobilizes Citizens
Niger has established new civilian self‑defense units known as Domol Leydi, a move aimed at strengthening national security and involving citizens directly in...
Israeli Settlers Making Their Way Into Multiple African Countries, Viral Post Raises Alarm
A warning has gone viral on social media claiming that Israeli settlers are making their way into several African countries in significant numbers,...
Mali Prepares 10‑Point Response Plan as Middle East Tensions Threaten Maritime Supply Routes
Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, chaired an ordinary session of the Council of Ministers where the government adopted key decisions aimed at strengthening...
Malian Army Kills 40 Militants, Frees 12 Hostages in Kayes Operation
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed around 40 suspected jihadist fighters, including a senior commander, and rescued 12 hostages during a military...