Zulum salutes military for clearing 25 ISWAP fighters, gun trucks
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has saluted the Nigerian military under the 7 Division Garrison of Operation Hadin Kai for successfully clearing 25 […]
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Military confirms death of ISWAP leader, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi
By Idris Ibrahim The leader of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists group, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has been killed, the Nigerian military […]
Fury defeats Wilder in 11th round knockout to retain WBC title
Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder with a vicious 11th round knockout to retain his WBC heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]
Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
ISWAP ambushes Military Convoy, same day troops repelled another attack on base
Terrorists loyal to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have killed at least seven Nigerian soldiers and four local vigilantes at Marte-Dikwa axis […]
NAF probes ‘unfortunate’ bombing of civilians in Yobe
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has began investigation into fighter jet air strike in ”Buhari village” in Yunusari Local Government Area of the state. The […]
Taraba fire service wants firefighting trucks refurbished
The Taraba Fire Service on Wednesday called on the state government to help in refurbishing old and damaged firefighting trucks in the state. The Commander […]
Stop negative narratives on surrendered insurgents – FG warns
The Federal Government has admonished fifth columnists and naysayers to stop spewing negative and false narratives around Boko Haram members who are surrendering in droves […]
U.S. embassy in Kabul warns of worsening security at airport amid evacuation
Washington, Aug. 15, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) The U.S. Embassy in Kabul said on Sunday that the security situation at the airport in the Afghan capital was […]
Mohammed Fawehinmi’s death big blow to state, legal profession — gov
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described Mohammed Fawehinmi’s death as a big blow to the state, the legal profession, and the civil society […]
NAF Jet foils kidnapping of commuters in Gusau axis
An Alpha Jet of the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) operating under Operation Hadarin Daji in North-West has foiled an attempt by bandits to kidnap dozens of […]
More Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters surrender as troops intensify attacks
By Chimezie Godfrey Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have surrendered to troops’ heavy artillery and air bombardment in Borno […]
NAF fighter jets eliminate 120 Zamfara bandits in airstrikes at Sububu forest
At least 120 armed bandits were eliminated in multiple airstrikes executed by the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) fighter jets at Sububu Forest in Zamfara State, PRNigeria […]
Nigerian troops capture errand boy of ISWAP Logistics Commander
Nigerian Troops have arrested an ISWAP, logistic supplier and an errand boy to a notorious Logistics Commander, Modu Sulum, recently killed by troops of Operation […]
Nigerian Army launches artillery bombardments of Boko Haram fighters in Konduga axis
Following credible intelligence, the Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have bombarded a mass gathering of Boko Haram fighters at Dawuri village in the Konduga […]
Atiku mourns ‘impactful female politician,’ Aisha Alhassan
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubabar has said that, with the death of the former Minister of Women Affairs and gubernatorial candidate in Taraba […]
1 dies, many injured in road crash in Kwara
One person died, several other injured goods perished in an accident along the Ilorin-Bode Saadu highway in Kwara on Monday. Mr Hakeem Adekunle, Head of […]
NAF wings 2 fighter, 2 combat helicopter pilots
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Tuesday in Abuja winged two fighter as well as two combat helicopter pilots, having successfully completed their basic flying […]
Osun, Oyo, Ekiti govs honour Yinka Odumakin at funeral
The governors of Osun, Oyo and Ekiti states on Saturday said that the legacies left behind by the late Afenifere Spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, would forever […]
Transitional period in Chad will last for 18 months – Military
The transitional period in Chad, which was imposed after the death of President Idriss Deby, will last for 18 months, the military council said on […]
Troops kill Senior ISWAP Commander, fighters on revenge mission at Damasak – Army HQ
A senior Commander of ISWAP, Bukar Gana Fitchmeram (aka Abu Aisha), and scores of his fighters who were on revenge mission at Damasak, fell to […]
Bobi Wine and the old African brew, By Azu Ishiekwene
After the presidential election in Uganda, it dawned on me that there are two people in the country who don’t fear President Yoweri Museveni: […]
Troops eliminate Boko Haram commanders in fresh ambush as confusion hits ISWAP camp
In a renewed counter-insurgency operation, Nigerian troops in collaboration with the Multi-Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have eliminated top Boko Haram Commanders Friday in strategic ambushes. […]
Hours after naming new Service Chiefs, Troops, MNJTF invade 4 Boko Haram strongholds
The Nigerian troops with the support of the Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have invaded four Boko Haram strongholds in North-East. The accomplishment was revealed few […]
Military airstrikes kill scores of bandits along Abuja-Kaduna Highway
By Chimezie Godfrey Military airstrikes have eliminated several bandits in Chikwale forest, west of the Abuja – Kaduna highway. This was disclosed by the Coordinator, […]