Security
CSS Joint Forces Destroy Terrorist Base in Ménaka Region in Ongoing Counterterrorism Efforts
In a coordinated military operation, forces from Mali and Niger, operating under the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), successfully destroyed a terrorist base...
Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa for Data Breaches in Q1 2025 – Surfshark
At least 119,000 user accounts in Nigeria have been compromised so far in 2025, according to a press release by cybersecurity firm Surfshark....
Bauchi: Heavily Armed Militia Men Kill Several Hunters, Villagers in Forest Attack, Rustle Livestock
Several people, including local hunters and residents, have been killed in a deadly ambush by gunmen in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of...
Military Presence Fuels Sit-at-Home Fear in South East, Not Security – Igbo Women’s Leader
The President of the Igbo Women’s Assembly, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, has raised concerns over the increasing militarisation of the South East, stating that...
Malian Army Kills 21 Terrorists in Sébégougou
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have killed atleast 21 terrorists in a decisive military operation aimed at dismantling armed groups in Sébégougou, located...
India, Pakistan Cut Ties as Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack
A deadly attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir has led to growing tension between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan. The...
26 Travellers Killed in Borno Bomb Blast as Boko Haram Escalates Attacks
At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Kala-Balge to Gamboru-Ngala road...
Niger Acquires Advanced Turkish Aksungur Drones to Improve Aerial Surveillance, Strike Capabilities
The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part...
Gunmen Abduct 35 Passengers in Separate Attacks Along Akwa Ibom-Cross River Waterways and in Benue
At least 15 passengers were abducted by gunmen on Thursday along the Adoka-Naka Road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State....
Malian Army Intensifies Antiterror Strikes Near Algerian Border Following Algeria Escalation
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have intensified their counter-terror operations near the Algerian border, targeting terrorist groups in the Talhandak area, approximately 82...
Suspected Coup Plot in Burkina Faso: Several Military Officers Arrested
Authorities in Burkina Faso have reportedly arrested several military officers, including two high-ranking unit commanders, in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow...
Loctician Accused of Being a ‘Cultist’ Becomes Another Victim of Police Brutality After Ketu Division Officers Demand ₦25,000 for Release
A male loctician who resides in Lagos has been another victim of Nigeria Police brutality after paying ₦25,000 as bail in exchange for...