The United States has authorized $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African nations in 2026. Learn about the NDAA funding, AFRICOM support, and expert analysis on this strategic partnership.
Sokoto State Government clarifies a viral video, stating Tidibale villagers were temporarily relocated as a precaution, not chased by bandits. A new Forward Operations Base approved for enhanced security.
A new report reveals street protests and unregulated port charges cost Nigeria up to N5bn daily, fueling inflation. SEREC urges urgent policy reforms to save the economy. Read the full analysis.
The Nigeria Customs Service has begun implementing a new Standard Operating Procedure for courier firms operating under Delivered Duty Paid. The move aims to streamline processes and boost revenue.
Nigerian Army clashes with armed bandits near Dangote's Obajana Cement plant. Joint security operations across Kogi forests yield results as Tinubu's crackdown claims over 13,500 fighters killed.
The Nigerian Army has expanded operations in Kwara and Niger states with new forward and patrol bases to tackle banditry and kidnapping. Read more on the ongoing security efforts.
Nigeria and the US accelerate delivery of 12 AH-1Z helicopters to boost airpower against insurgents. Key meeting in San Diego addresses logistics and timelines.
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
Nigeria's Air Force will now lead operations using US reconnaissance intelligence, a shift following Christmas Day airstrikes. Learn about the new security partnership.
Nigerian troops have arrested eight suspected suicide bombing network members and intercepted over 1,000 litres of fuel in Adamawa. The military urges public vigilance. Read more.
Newly uncovered evidence reveals US President Dwight Eisenhower ordered the CIA to 'eliminate' Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba in 1960. Read the shocking details of this Cold War plot.
President Tinubu outlines economic gains, security plans for 2026 as opposition parties ADC and Atiku criticize 2025 hardship. Read the full analysis of Nigeria's political and economic outlook.
Nigerian troops eliminated 20 terrorist leaders, arrested 4,375 suspects, and rescued 2,336 hostages in 2025. Read the full report on the year's major security operations.
The Nigerian Army has recorded major victories, neutralizing 47 terrorists and rescuing over 30 kidnap victims in coordinated nationwide operations over 72 hours. Read details of the strikes across multiple regions.
The US conducted military strikes across multiple regions in 2025, including a Christmas Day airstrike in Nigeria's Sokoto state targeting ISIS militants. Read the full list and analysis.
Nigerian Army's 6 Division, in a sustained operation, has arrested 19 suspects and dismantled 22 illegal refining hubs in the Niger Delta, recovering over N150 million worth of stolen crude. Read the full report on the crackdown.
The United States has resumed daily ISR missions over Borno's Sambisa Forest with a Gulfstream V jet, targeting ISWAP. This follows recent US airstrikes in Sokoto and high-level security talks. Read the full details.
Senator Ali Ndume advocates extending US-Nigeria military cooperation to Borno's terror hotspots. Read his full statement and analysis of the security situation.
Prominent cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi warns US military involvement in Nigeria's counter-terrorism could inflame tensions and polarise the nation. He urges alternative partners.
APM Terminals and Barging Marine Solutions sign exclusive lease to expand Apapa port services, aiming to ease congestion and boost trade capacity. Read the full story.
Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
Ogun State Police Command launches a major joint security operation with the Army, NSCDC, and Amotekun for the Christmas and New Year period. CP Lanre Ogunlowo assures safety on highways and bans fireworks. Report suspicious activities via emergency lines
Nigerian troops repel a coordinated ISWAP/JAS attack on Maiduguri-Damboa Road using drones & IEDs. Simultaneous ops in Kaduna, Plateau see kidnappers arrested, a Reverend and family rescued. Latest security updates inside.
Nigerian troops arrest two impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo, foil a N15m oil theft, and rescue 69 kidnapped victims nationwide. Read the latest security updates.
Photos show US Vice President JD Vance enduring intense Navy SEALs training in California. The Marine veteran praised the elite forces, highlighting the administration's focus on military readiness.
The NPA Police Western Command has intensified round-the-clock land and water patrols across Lagos port corridors to ensure safety this festive season. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
The Nigerian Air Force has finally handed over compensation to families affected by the December 2024 accidental strike in Sokoto. The move follows criticism over civilian casualties in anti-bandit operations. Read the full report.
Troops recover a soldier's body and weapons in Taraba after an ambush. Search continues for one missing personnel as the Army vows to sustain operations. Read the full details.
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.