2024: Security forces neutralise 8,034 terrorists, rescue 7,967 hostages 

The combined efforts of the military, Police and other security forces led to the killing of 8,034 terrorists, the arrest of 11,623 suspected terrorists and the rescue...

Bello Turji Threatens Violence Over Arrest of His Ally, Wurgi

By: Zagazola Makama

The notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly issued a series of threats following the arrest of his close associate, Wurgi, a key...

Burkina Faso’s BIR-10 Neutralizes 10 Terrorists, Seizes Weapons in Barani Operation

The 10th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR-10) of Burkina Faso has neutralized 10 terrorists and seized a cache of weapons and equipment during a counter-terrorism...

Malian Army Captures Key Daesh Leader in Anderamboukane Operation

 The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have recorded a significant victory in the fight against terrorism with the capture of Ahmad Ag Ditta, a prominent leader of Daesh...

Learn from Ghana’s democratic example, Tinubu urges ECOWAS leaders 

 President Bola Tinubu has urged West African leaders to draw inspiration from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to...

Counter-terrorism: FG secures conviction of over 200 of suspects

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured conviction of more than 200 terrorists successfully prosecuted during the just-concluded Phase Six Terrorism Trials held at the Kainji...

2024: 1 Division Nigerian Army succeeds in improving security – GOC

 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, says the division has recorded modest achievements in improving security in...

FG clears N85bn, $54m ECOWAS community levy

The Federal Government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and 54 million dollars representing 2023 and up to July 2024. 

Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS...

Strengthen agriculture value chains, Chambas tells ECOWAS

 Renowned diplomat, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, says the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) must recommit to strengthening regional agriculture value chains.

Chambas made...

Nigerian Army Captures Notorious Bandit Leader, Baka Wurgi Linked to Emir of Gobir’s Murder

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi...

AES Opens Borders to ECOWAS Nationals

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has announced that nationals from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are now permitted to enter, move, reside, establish, and exit AES territories...

CDS Deploys Special Operations Brigade Against Lakurawas Sect in Sokoto, Kebbi

Sokoto, Dec. 13, 2024 (NAN) — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has deployed a Special Operations Brigade to combat the activities of the...

RoLAC, NHRC Mark International Human Rights Day

As Commission Appeals to Nigerians to Support Human Rights Fund

 The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) commemorated...

Periscoping Borno’s Post-Insurgency Recovery

By Zagazola Makama

In the wake of the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency, the Borno State government, in collaboration with federal authorities and development partners, has initiated...

Two Bandits Killed While Testing IEDs in Zamfara

Two suspected bandits were killed during an attempt to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp reportedly established by the notorious extremist leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara...

Troops Foil Banditry Attack, Arrest Two Suspects in Taraba

 Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack in the southern part of Taraba State. Acting on credible...

We’ll handle return of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS with wisdom – Tinubu

 President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remained priority for leaders of ECOWAS.
The President said...

*Operation Fansan Yamma: Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Capture Weapons in Zamfara*

Troops of Forward Operating Base Anka under 1 Brigade in the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma Theatre in collaboration with Zamfara State...

COAS Reiterates Commitment to Soldiers’ Welfare, Commissions Key Projects in Kaduna

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Oluyemi Oluyede, has pledged to lead the Nigerian Army with empathy, ensuring officers and soldiers receive their...

Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN Arrest Kidnap Kingpins, Recover Ammunition Cache in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have apprehended key kidnap kingpins and recovered a significant ammunition cache...