Islamic State fills the void in Nigeria as soldiers retreat to ‘super camps’
Nigerian troops on duty in Borno When Islamic State gunmen stormed the northeast Nigerian town of Magumeri on the night of August 21, they had free rein. Nigerian soldiers…
Army repels Boko Haram attack on University of Maiduguri
Troops of the Nigerian military on Sunday night repelled what could have been one of the deadliest attacks on the University of Maiduguri, in Borno state. Suspected Boko Haram fighters…
Over 1,400 killed by gunmen within six months in Nigeria – UN
The United Nations on Tuesday lamented over the spate of killings in Nigeria noting that over 1,400 people have been killed as a result of kidnapping and banditry within a…
Boko Haram: Those who kill in the name of religion don’t know God – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says remnants of Boko Haram in the North-east region of the country are bandits, “and we will continue to treat them as such.” He disclosed that great…
Boko Haram inspired film, ‘The Delivery Boy’ screens in Berlin
‘The Delivery Boy’, a Boko Haram-inspired film has screened at the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) in Berlin. The film was one of the three Nollywood movies selected for special…
Nigeria requires changes in judiciary, police, military to stop people resorting to violence in the absence of justice – UN
Nigeria needs urgent action to end the pressure cooker of violence which is claiming thousands of lives in the country. These were the words of Agnes Callamard, the United Nations Special…
Nigeria’s insecurity problems could lead to instability in other African countries if it is not addressed – U.N. rapporteur warns
Nigeria’s multiple security problems have created a crisis that requires urgent attention and could lead to instability in other African countries if it is not addressed, a United Nations rapporteur…
Insecurity: Adeboye urges Nigerians to Pray for the military, other security agencies
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday called on Nigerians to support the military and other security agencies with prayers in their…
FG restates commitment to improved welfare of Army officers
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has promised that the Federal Government would improve on the welfare of officers and soldiers of Nigerian Armed Forces to enhance their…
Boko Haram: Buratai visits troops after attack in Borno on Saturday
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has paid a visit to the Nigerian Army troops in the front line of the operation Lafiya Dole in Borno following an ambush by…