ISWAP kills 10 JAS fighters in Kukawa as rivalry clashes escalates

By: Zagazola Makama

No fewer than 10 fighters of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) were killed on Jan. 8 during a night attack by the rival Islamic State West...

Troops neutralise eight terrorists in Kayamla, Sojiri villages in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised eight terrorists during a clearance operation in Kayamla and Sojiri villages in...

Seven cows poisoned, three shot dead as attacks on herders’ livelihoods heighten in Plateau 

By: Zagazola Makama 

At least seven cows were poisoned in Riyom LGA, while three others were shot dead in Barkin Ladi LGA...

Security operatives uncover suspected IED cell as Zagazola warn of multiple sleeper networks in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

The recent discovery of a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) supply cell in Kano has renewed concerns over the...

Troops foiled bandit attack in Sokoto,  recovered rustled livestock in Gudu

By: Zagazola Makama 

A bandit attack on Karfen Chana village in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State was successfully thwarted on...

Armed men abduct seven Fulani herdsmen in Bauchi, two rescued

By: Zagazola Makama 

Seven nomadic pastoralists were abducted by armed men at their camp near Garin Jaji Village, Akko Local Government Area, Gombei State, in the...

Joint military, police operations neutralise bandits, dislodge networks in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

An ongoing joint operations involving the troops of the Nigeria Army and police have led to the neutralization of scores of bandits and the...

EXCLUSIVE: expanding JAS/ANSARU–JNIM violence signals growing jihadist threat in Niger–Kwara corridor

By: Zagazola Makama

Recent attacks by terrorists linked to Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati...

JUST IN: Boko Haram terrorists demand N423m ransom to release Borno ex-LGA vice chairman

A new video has emerged showing two men, allegedly abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, pleading for help.

One of the victims, Hon. Hassan...

Reframing Nigeria’s Banditry Crisis: From Emotional Narratives to Strategic Clarity

By Samuel Aruwan

Nigeria is once again trapped in a familiar and dangerous cycle: confronting a grave national security threat through emotionally charged...

COAS assures troops of welfare, tasks them on protection of critical infrastructure

— Says performance will boost national economy

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has assured troops 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port...

Troops neutralise bandit, recover arms in Plateau raid

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have neutralised a notorious bandit and recovered arms and...

Buratai files N1bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi over terrorism allegations

By: Zagazola Makama 

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has filed a N1 billion defamation suit against...

“While the rest of us sleep, you keep watch over Nigeria” — Governor Diri praises soldiers’ sacrifices

By: Zagazola Makama 

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the Nigerian Army for the sacrifices made by soldiers in...

COAS visits Bayelsa, commiserates with state government over late deputy governor, lauds support for 16 Brigade

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy...

COAS commends 31 Artillery Brigade troops for professionalism, assures improved welfare

By: Zagazola Makama

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended troops of the 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, for...

Scores killed in Boko Haram/ISWAP renewed
clashes in Mandara Mountains and Sambisa Forest

By: Zagazola Makama

Scores of fighters were reportedly killed in a week-long surge of violent infighting between rival factions of Boko Haram and the Islamic...

Amnesty International strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa by the police in Abuja.

Last week, it emerged that Salim was being tracked and monitored by officers attached to the Gusau Central Police Command. This is connected...

Bandits attack national park service office in oyo, kill five forest guards

By: Zagazola Makama

No fewer than five forest guards of the National Park Service have been killed following an attack on the service’s office in Oloka area of Oriire...

BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP ATTEMPT 

Burkina Faso's Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed...