Troops rescue abducted victim, recover items in Kano
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.
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.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
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.
Ecobank Group and Bank of China sign MoU to enhance trade, payments, and RMB services between Africa and China, building on a partnership started in 2010. Read more.
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 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.
China imposes duties up to 42.7% on EU dairy, escalating a trade spat. EU calls the move unjustified. Get the latest on this economic clash.
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.
Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
A Nigerian mother shares her emotional story of moving to China for a scholarship, leaving her children behind to pursue her dreams. Her TikTok video sparked massive reactions online. Read her full story and see what people are saying.
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.
China will tax condoms and contraceptive drugs from 2026 to encourage childbirth as births fall. Experts warn of risks like unplanned pregnancies. Read more on this policy shift.
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.
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.
China has imposed final anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports for five years, at reduced rates. The move follows trade tensions and an investigation into harm to China's domestic industry. Get the full details.
China announces five-year anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports, effective Dec 17. Rates are 4.9% to 19.8%, lower than previous temporary tariffs. Read the full trade dispute analysis.
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.
China's retail sales grew at the slowest pace in nearly three years in November, data shows. Weak domestic demand contrasts with strong exports, highlighting economic challenges. Read the full analysis.
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.
China pledges zero-tariff access for Nigerian exports, accelerating economic ties. This move aims to deepen bilateral cooperation and mark 55 years of diplomatic relations. Explore the details and implications for Nigeria's trade future.
China's Ambassador to Nigeria announces readiness to expedite zero-tariff policy for Nigerian goods, boosting trade ahead of 55th diplomatic anniversary and 2026 cultural exchanges. A major win for Nigeria's exporters.
At the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, China and Africa launched a landmark initiative for joint modernisation. Learn how this partnership aims to tackle debt, boost tech, and reshape global governance for the Global South.