First batch of 300 refugees returns to Borno from Cameroon
2026-01-29
First batch of 300 refugees returns to Borno from CameroonContinue Reading
COAS reaffirms commitment to sustainable investment in housing, personnel welfare
2026-01-28
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustainable investment in housing and personnel welfare as a core pillar of institutional developmentContinue Reading
NAF orders investigation over alleged civilian casualties in Niger
2026-01-28
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ordered an immediate investigation into reports of alleged civilian casualties following an air operation conducted on Jan. 25 in Kurigi Village, Kontokoro District, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger.Continue Reading
Navy appoints Capt. Folorunsho as new spokesman
2026-01-28
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy has appointed Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho as its new Director of Naval Information, following the approval of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas. The appointment was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), RearContinue Reading
Police, media pledge public trust, gender-responsive policing
2026-01-28
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and media practitioners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening public trust and promoting gender-responsive policing through effective implementation of the Police Act 2020 nationwide. The commitment was made at a police-media dialogue and workshop on reporting police reform and accountability, organised byContinue Reading
FG reclaims ungoverned spaces, repositions veterans to bolster security, economic growth
2026-01-28
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to reclaim ungoverned spaces and reposition military veterans as part of a broader strategy to enhance national security and economic growth. The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, said this in Abuja during the inauguration of an 18-memberContinue Reading
Troops rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
2026-01-27
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a swift operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road.Continue Reading
Military neutralises dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week – DHQ
2026-01-27
Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country.Continue Reading
Activist dismisses claims of speech ban by court
2026-01-27
By Monday Ijeh A US–based activist, Prof Sandra Duru, has dismissed reports suggesting that a Federal High Court had restrained her from speaking publicly or ordered the removal of her social media posts. A statement by Duru on Monday in Abuja described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberateContinue Reading
Alleged coup: Military to commence court-martial of 16 officers – DHQ
2026-01-26
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into cases involving 16 officers apprehended over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, with some of them to face trial before military judicial panelsContinue Reading
