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...

Bandits kill 3 in reprisal to shooting of fulani youths by Berom militia in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

Three persons were killed in renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State following the shooting of two Fulani youths...

Army Chief tasks 18 brigade troops on intensified operations, approves new accommodation, 

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the construction of additional...

Fulani youths shot by suspected Berom militia in Jos South in latest unprovoked attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Two Fulani youths were ambushed late Tuesday while returning from Gero village in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) in the...

Etsu of Nupe pledges prayers, support for Nigerian Army during COAS visit

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Etsu of Nupe, HRH Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on Wednesday expressed strong appreciation and support for the Nigerian Army during a...

Chief of Army Staff visits Etsu Nupe, reiterated NA’s operational readiness and seeks guidance on security challenges

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday visited the Etsu of Nupe...

Nigeria Faces Rising Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking from Brazil and Europe

By: Zagazola Makama

Nigeria is increasingly facing a severe public security challenge as Brazilian hard drugs, particularly cocaine and heroin, continue to inundate...

 killed, two injured as bandits attack Katsina communities 

By: Zagazola Makama  

Suspected armed bandits have attacked Gidan Alhaji Barau and Gidan Hazo villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving...