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.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
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.
Nigeria's secret police, the SSS, arrested two suspected ISWAP terrorists in Lagos on December 21. Experts warn of the group's expansion efforts beyond the Northeast. Get the full details.
State Security Services (SSS) operatives arrested two suspected ISWAP terrorists, Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, in Apapa, Lagos. The suspects reportedly fled the North-east. Read for details.
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.
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
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.
A UK-based lawyer, @chymaker, vows to formally renounce his Nigerian citizenship in 2026 and will go to court if his application is denied. He hasn't renewed his passport since 2020. Read the full story.
Nigerian Army troops and Civilian JTF eliminate 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gunfight along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.
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.
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
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Nigerian Army troops in Borno intercepted two vans carrying weapons and vital supplies for ISWAP terrorists. Read the full details of the intelligence-led operation and the items recovered.
The Nigerian faith community is in mourning following the passing of three prominent pastors in 2025. Their deaths have left a profound void. Read more about their impact and the legacy they leave behind.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
President Tinubu presents a massive ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and outlines plans for economic consolidation. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims wealthy foreign actors support bandits, worsening Nigeria's insecurity. He advocates for addressing root causes and strategic force. Read his full analysis.
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.
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa declares an end to ransom payments and negotiations with terrorists, citing it fuels insecurity. He outlines a multi-faceted security strategy.