For years, Nigerians have questioned how insurgents seem to always be one step ahead—how they know the exact movements of ...

Government airstrikes targeting rebels in Nigeria’s northwest after an attack on a police division killed several civilians, authorities said Monday. The Nigerian air force did not disclose the number ...

The federal government (FG) of Nigeria under Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said it will not relent in its war against terrorismThe ...

At 56, Dr Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence,  exudes great commitment to the nation’s security that belies his age. For him, age is ...

The airstrike came after armed bandits attacked a police base in the area, killing two policemen and a vigilante, the sources ...

An army jet killed at least six civilians after mistakenly attacking them while pursuing gangs in northern Nigeria's Katsina ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for Police-led security during elections across the country, noting that the ...

Following military coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to ...

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has proposed creating a new security force to protect the waters off West Africa's coast, ...

including private military companies, in African security affairs. Tinubu welcomed the progress in operationalising the African Standby Force and reiterated Nigeria’s support. He urged all AU ...

Chidi Omeje, CEO Security Digest, noted that while these measures improve monitoring at legal entry points, concerns persist ...

The military did not respond to an AFP request for comment. Nigeria's armed forces have for years been fighting criminal gangs locally called bandits. The groups terrorise communities in ...