Security
Nigeria: Governor Zulum Says Politicians, Soldiers Acting as Informants for Boko Haram and Army Lacks Equipment to Fight Terrorists
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said some Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces are acting as informants and collaborators for...
Nigerian Military Says Boko Haram is Using Drones Similar to Those Used by Israel and Ukraine
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that terrorist groups operating in the North East have introduced the use of armed drones in their attacks,...
Militia Men Attack Market, Kidnap Five Traders in Plateau During Peak Trading Hours
A militia group launched an attack on a market in Dogon Ruwa community of Bashar district, Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, on...
Terrorists Raid Army Base in Borno State, Kill and Capture Soldiers, Seize Weapons
Terrorists, suspected to be from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base in Marte...
CSS Joint Forces Destroy Terrorist Base in Ménaka Region in Ongoing Counterterrorism Efforts
In a coordinated military operation, forces from Mali and Niger, operating under the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), successfully destroyed a terrorist base...
Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa for Data Breaches in Q1 2025 – Surfshark
At least 119,000 user accounts in Nigeria have been compromised so far in 2025, according to a press release by cybersecurity firm Surfshark....
Bauchi: Heavily Armed Militia Men Kill Several Hunters, Villagers in Forest Attack, Rustle Livestock
Several people, including local hunters and residents, have been killed in a deadly ambush by gunmen in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of...
Military Presence Fuels Sit-at-Home Fear in South East, Not Security – Igbo Women’s Leader
The President of the Igbo Women’s Assembly, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, has raised concerns over the increasing militarisation of the South East, stating that...
Malian Army Kills 21 Terrorists in Sébégougou
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have killed atleast 21 terrorists in a decisive military operation aimed at dismantling armed groups in Sébégougou, located...
India, Pakistan Cut Ties as Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack
A deadly attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir has led to growing tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan. The...
26 Travellers Killed in Borno Bomb Blast as Boko Haram Escalates Attacks
At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Kala-Balge to Gamboru-Ngala road...
Niger Acquires Advanced Turkish Aksungur Drones to Improve Aerial Surveillance, Strike Capabilities
The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part...