U.S. official heads to Mali to reset ties, boost Sahel cooperation

By: Zagazola Makama 

 A senior official of the United States Government, Nick Checker, is travelling to Bamako to convey Washington’s respect for Mali’s...

Two police sergeants arrested over armed robbery in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers over an alleged armed robbery and the recovery of a stolen...

Armed robbers attack miners in Plateau, kill three

By: Zagazola Makama

Three illegal miners have been killed by suspected armed robbers in Tenti Kampani Village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that...

Troops neutralise 10 terrorists in Borno night operation

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised 10 terrorists during a night...

Sahel confederation condemns Niamey airport, air base attack, vows united response

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has strongly condemned what it described as a “barbaric and cowardly” attack...

Four abducted in bandit attack in Munya, Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

At least four persons were abducted by suspected armed bandits in Munya Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on Friday...

Gunmen kill five, abduct passengers in attack on Abuja–Ilesha bus in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that five persons were killed and several others abducted in a deadly attack on a commercial bus along the...

Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community

By: Zagazola Makama

At least six persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Kanbiri village via Kwaren Ganuwa in Tsafe Local Government Area...

Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Four persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Karakkai village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Residents said the assailants...

Mali attack: fuel convoy ambushed in Kayes, dozens of tankers destroyed

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected jihadists have destroyed scores of fuel tankers in a fresh attack on a convoy in western Mali’s Kayes Region, dealing...

Two killed, four injured in gun attack at Barkin-Ladi mining site – Police

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Plateau State Police Command says two persons were killed and four others injured in an attack by unknown gunmen at a farm...

Fulani herder injured in suspected gun attack in Komu, Oyo

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 22-year-old Fulani herder, Bello Bokolo, was injured when unknown assailants allegedly opened fire on him and his companions at a ranch in the...

Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons, including a soldier, were killed when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of...

Troops repel terrorist ambush attempt in Borno, neutralise one fighter

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have engaged and repelled suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists...

DETERRENCE OR CATASTROPHE? ON THE BRINK OF A REDEFINING MIDDLE EAST WAR: A CALL FOR THE DIPLOMATIC PATH FORWARD

We stand at a precipice where a single decision could redefine the future of the Middle East and send shockwaves through a fragile...

U.S. orders departure of non-essential embassy staff from Niger over security risks

By: Zagazola Makama 

The United States Department of State has ordered the departure of non-essential staff of its embassy in Niamey and their...

Centre Dismisses Viral Video Claiming Military Abandons Wounded Servicemen as Malicious Fabrication

The Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund (CFWS&FHSF) has firmly rejected a viral social media video alleging that the...

Islamic State claims attack on Niamey airport

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Islamic State’s media arm, Amaq News Agency, has claimed responsibility for an overnight attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger’s...

Two killed in separate armed attacks in Isuikwuato, Abia

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast two men were killed in separate incidents along Isuikwuato and Port Harcourt–Enugu roads.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the first incident occurred on Jan...

Bandit camps force mass displacement in Mariga, Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Residents of several communities in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have fled their homes following reports that armed bandits are camped in the area, sources...