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Defence
August 26, 2026

Niger Abductions: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Rescue Every Victim

By Hauwa Gwandu President Bola Tinubu has ordered the nation’s security chiefs to account for every victim of the latest mass abduction in Niger State, directing security and intelligence agencies to launch an immediate, coordinated operation to rescue those still in captivity. Tinubu directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS)... Read More
Africa News, community, Defence
August 25, 2026

US Intensifies Military Training for Nigerian Troops

The United States has intensified military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi State, focusing on unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other battlefield skills. The training, conducted at an operating location in Bauchi, is part of broader US-Nigeria security cooperation aimed at strengthening military capabilities and improving operational readiness. According to the United States... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Featured, Military
August 24, 2026

Troops disrupt terrorists’ river crossing plan, seize three canoes in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have intercepted three disassembled canoes allegedly procured by a notorious terrorist leader, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State. The canoes, which were being transported to their intended destination, were intercepted on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during a covert... Read More
Africa News, Defence
August 24, 2026

NAF Boosts Sokoto Operations, Intensifies Air Campaign Against Terrorists

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its operational presence in Sokoto State as part of efforts to intensify air operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West. The move, carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, is aimed at sustaining pressure on hostile elements, enhancing aerial surveillance and improving... Read More
Africa News, Defence
August 23, 2026

Troops storm IPOB/ESN hideout in Anambra, kill one, recover guns, IED materials

Troops of Operation Udoka have raided suspected strongholds of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing one suspected member and recovering weapons and materials believed to be used in making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The operation, conducted on... Read More
Africa News, Crime, Defence
August 22, 2026

Northern Senators Demand State Police as Terror Attacks Claim 36 Lives

Northern Senators Demand Urgent State Police Action as 36 Die in Adamawa, Sokoto Attacks The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has called for the urgent establishment of state police following fresh terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto states that claimed the lives of more than 36 Nigerians. Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, made... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News
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
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