Nigerian soldiers have uncovered a major arms cache in Taraba linked to suspected kingpin John Ngata. The haul includes 13 AK-47 rifles and hand grenades. Read the full details of the operation here.
Nigerian Army troops raided a kidnappers' hideout in Plateau's Wase LGA, neutralising suspects and recovering weapons. Two gang members escaped. Read details of the operation.
Nigerian Army troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnapped victims in Kaduna State. The successful operation took place on January 5, 2026. Read more about the military's latest victory.
Nigerian Army troops eliminated five terrorists and freed three kidnapped civilians in a Konduga, Borno operation. Read details of the successful offensive.
Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi alleges he was marked for elimination by the US. Meanwhile, Nigerian troops make significant arms recovery and arrests in Borno. Full details inside.
Nigerian Army's 6 Division, in a major crackdown, has arrested 19 suspects and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta, recovering stolen products worth over ₦150 million. Read the full report.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu visited frontline troops in Sokoto, commending their bravery and urging them to sustain momentum against terrorists. Read about the military's Christmas morale boost.
Chief of Defence Staff, General OO Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General W Shaibu, celebrated frontline troops in Plateau State with a special Christmas lunch, commending their sacrifices for peace. Read more.
Nigerian troops thwart a major kidnapping on Otukpo-Enugu expressway, rescuing 24 passengers. Read details of the dramatic rescue operation and the Commander's Christmas message.
Nigerian troops arrest two suspects impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo. In nationwide operations, terrorists are killed, kidnap victims rescued, and illegal oil sites destroyed. Read the full report.
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.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, directs troops in Ibadan to decisively flush out bandits and kidnappers. He also pledges improved welfare and barracks renovation. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man mistakenly transferred N800,000 to a wrong account. Discover how OPay's swift action helped him recover his funds and see netizens' reactions.
A US congressional delegation in Abuja clarifies that Nigeria's CPC designation aims to drive security and religious freedom reforms through diplomacy, not military action. Read the full details.
Nigerian Army thwarts attack, arrests two suspects supplying food and drinks to Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno. Read the full details of the successful operations.
Operation Hadin Kai troops thwarted a terrorist infiltration attempt in Bitta, Borno, neutralizing several insurgents, including a key commander. Read the full report on the decisive military action.
US President Donald Trump signs the 2026 NDAA, a $900bn defence bill ensuring US troop levels in Europe and continuing support for Ukraine. Discover the bipartisan move's implications.
Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a terrorist infiltration attempt in Bitta, Borno State, neutralizing several insurgents including a top fighter. Read the full details of the operation.
Pope Leo XIV warns against delegating life-and-death decisions to AI in warfare, calling it a destructive betrayal of civilisation. Read his full message for World Peace Day.
Nigerian troops have eliminated three terrorists and recovered weapons in Zamfara State during Operation Forest Sanity IV. Read the full report on the latest military success.
Nigerian troops record major successes against kidnappers in Kaduna and Plateau states, neutralizing 5, rescuing 4 victims, and foiling attacks. Details of the coordinated operations revealed.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria's service chiefs at the Presidential Villa. This is his first meeting with the high command since appointing the Defence Minister. Details inside.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.
Nigerian troops raided a gunrunner's hideout in Plateau, recovering an AK-47 rifle and communication equipment. In a separate incident, Imo police killed two kidnappers. Read the latest security updates.
In a major nationwide offensive, the Nigerian Army neutralised 8 terrorists, arrested 51 suspects, and rescued 27 victims. Get the full details on the operations across multiple states.
Security operatives in Kano have apprehended four suspected bandits armed with weapons at the busy Kofar Ruwa Motor Park. Read the full details of the arrest and community reaction here.
Global arms sales reached record $679 billion in 2024 as Ukraine and Gaza wars fuel demand. US firms dominate while European companies face supply chain challenges. Read full analysis.
Global arms sales reached record $679 billion in 2024 as Ukraine war and Gaza conflict fuel demand. US companies dominate while European firms see 13% growth despite supply challenges.