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Defence
August 14, 2026

Insecurity: Military Launches Fresh North-West Offensive Against Terrorists, Criminals

The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against terrorists and armed criminal groups operating across the North-West, as security forces intensify efforts to disrupt their networks and prevent them from establishing new operational bases. The operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV, is being conducted by the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Military, Police
August 14, 2026

Nigeria, US Deepen Military Ties, Intensify Counter-Terrorism Cooperation.

Nigeria and the United States have intensified efforts to strengthen military-to-military relations, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries. The renewed engagement followed the second meeting of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, held in the United States from August 12 to 13, 2026. Nigeria’s delegation was led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

Lakurawa: Troops Launch Major Offensive, Kill 47 Terrorists

Troops under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have launched a major ground and air offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep IV, targeting terrorist and armed criminal networks across the North-West. The operation is aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, disrupting their logistics and movements, and preventing them from establishing operational footholds in communities... Read More
Africa News, Defence
August 14, 2026

Osun Governorship Poll: Police Deploy 15,000 Operatives, 30 CPs as State Faces Lockdown

  The Nigeria Police Force has deployed more than 15,000 personnel, 30 Commissioners of Police and a Deputy Inspector-General of Police to oversee security during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Osogbo on the security arrangements for the poll. Iniedu... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
August 12, 2026

Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Reject Hate Speech, Religious Division Ahead of 2027

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats confronting Nigeria and other parts of the world. Tinubu said Nigeria was facing multifaceted security challenges that required coordinated and sustainable responses from governments, international organisations, religious leaders and other stakeholders. The President spoke in Abuja on Tuesday... Read More
Africa News, community, Defence, Featured
July 30, 2026

Kogi to Commission 530 Trained Forest Guards as Ododo Steps Up War on Insecurity

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government will on Saturday formally commission 530 newly trained personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) in a Passing Out Parade (POP) billed to hold at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja. The event, scheduled for Saturday August 1, 2026, at 10 a.m., will... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 15, 2026

Gov. Ododo Mobilises Massive Security Operation To Rescue Abducted School Principal, Neco Officials, Students

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Government has mobilised a massive multi-agency security operation to secure the safe rescue of four persons abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations.   The operation, directed by the Governor of Kogi... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 25, 2026

NIGERIA SECURITY SITUATION: Is the Media Causing More Harm?

By Festus Fifen   In the heart of Abuja and most cities in northern Nigeria, as the sun dips below the horizon, the city’s pulse is no longer measured just by the movement of its people, but by the relentless pinging of smartphones. Across the country, from the jittery suburbs of Kaduna and Katsina to... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Education, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics, Technology
June 24, 2026

Gov Ododo Inspects Army Barracks in Anyigba, Hails President Tinubu’s Massive Security Investments in Kogi State

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governror Ahmed Usman Ododo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to strengthening security architecture across Nigeria, particularly in Kogi State, saying the President’s strategic investments and support for security agencies have significantly curtailed criminal activities in the state.   He made this known during... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Politics
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