Islamic State claims responsibility for blast at Afghan press event

The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for Saturday’s bombing at a press award event in Afghanistan’s northern province of Balkh.

The militia’s...

Again, many killed as vigilantes clash with terrorists in Katsina
Many villagers were feared killed and several injured on Saturday as vigilantes clash again with terrorists in Kankara communities, Katsina State.
According to a dependable source from...

Slain fishermen: Zulum visits, supports bereaved families in Dikwa

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, yesterday (Friday) paid visits to families of over 30 fishermen killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday at Mukdolo village in Ngala...

443 more Boko Haram surrender as death toll rises to 300 after clash with ISWAP 

By: Zagazola Makama

At least 443 more Boko Haram terrorists and family members who escaped the week-long sustained massive attacks by the Islamic...

Insurgents flee as troops repel attack in Mafa

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a mid night attack on Mafa local government area in the North Eastern...

Counter Terrorism: Gen Abdul Khalifa Lists MNJTF’s Accomplishments
1. The Force Commander (FC) of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim today 9 March 2023 delivered a lecture titled “Counter terrorism/Counter...

Military deactivates 74 illegal refineries, apprehends 71 criminals in 2 weeks

Defense Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe have discovered and destroyed 74 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region in the last two...

Troops ransack kidnappers hideout, rescue commissioner

Troops of the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar, deployed for Operation Akpakwu, have rescued the Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River, Mrs Gertrude Njar, from captivity.

The...

One policeman killed as troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Magumeri

By: Zagazola Makama 

Atleast one policeman killed while  repelling attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the North Eastern Magumeri...

ISWAP massacred 26 fishermen in Borno 
By: Zagazola Makama 
At least 26 fishermen were shot dead in an attack  by suspected Islamic State of the West African (ISWAP) militants in the Nigeria's northeastern Gamborun Ngala, in Borno...

Army confirms killing of soldiers by colleague, self in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army on Monday confirmed the case of a soldier who shot his colleagues and himself dead at Forward Operations Base, Rabah, Sokoto State on Sunday.

Director, Army Public...

MNJTF troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Monguno 

By: Zagazola Makama

The troops of Sector 3 Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have repelled attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Monguno, the northern part of Borno...

1,250 Boko Haram  surrendered after 200 fighters, families killed by ISWAP in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama 

At least  1,250 fleeing Boko Haram fighters and  families have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the...

ISWAP Kill over 200 Boko Haram terrorists, women, children in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

No fewer than 200 Boko Haram fighters, women, and children were killed by the Islamic State of the West Africa  Province(ISWAP) in a deadly rival clash in...

Troops clear bandit hideout in fierce battle in Chikun LGA, rescue 14 victims

The Troops of Sector Four of Operation Whirl Punch, and Special Forces of the 167 Battalion have cleared a bandit hideout during a fierce encounter in Kaduna...

Boko Haram abduct 7 villagers in Borno 

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād, Boko Haram terrorists group have abducted 7 persons in the North Wast of...

Insurgency: NSA calls for effective stakeholders’ collaboration in stabilising affected communities

The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has called for effective collaboration and coordination in ensuring...

How Nigerians Can Help Tackle Boko Haram-ISWAP Terrorism – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has called on Nigerians to play active role in tackling insurgency in the country.

Yahaya made the call during a 3-Day Seminar...

Fire at Maiduguri Monday Market destroys 13,000 shops – Gov. Zulum

Sunday’s fire at the Maiduguri Monday Market destroyed 13,000 shops, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno said on Thursday in Maiduguri.
Zulum told visiting President Muhammadu...

Buhari to inaugurate 50 megawatts Maiduguri gas plant on Thursday

 President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Maiduguri on Thursday to inaugurate the new 50 megawatts Maiduguri gas power plant.

Gov. Babagana Zulum made this known on Wednesday...