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Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- On Saturday, Niger Republic came under an attack by mutineers who attempted to seize power from the junta led by Abdourahamane Tchiani. After fighting that lasted for hours, Mr Tch... Read More


Four soldiers injured in repelled terror attack on Borno military base

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have repelled a terror attack on a military base in Kukawa, Borno State, with four soldiers injured and abo... Read More


ONSA issues security alert, calls for continued vigilance

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has called for "continued vigilance and appropriate precautionary measures in relation to potential security concerns in certain ... Read More


Heavy gunshots, explosions in Niger capital

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Sustained gunshots and heavy explosions have been reported in some parts of Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic. The incident, according to Reuters, occurred early Saturday, mak... Read More


Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom - Report

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- About 7,825 people were kidnapped in the year between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, SBM Intelligence said in its recent report on the issue. ... Read More


FCT police command arrests officers over alleged N40,000 extortion

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has identified and taken into custody officers who allegedly extorted a businessman. The officers, according to the busi... Read More


State Police: Presidential panel reviews public submissions as bill drafting begins

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill said it has started reviewing memoranda and position papers submitted by Nigerians as part of the plan to incorporate p... Read More


Fake SSS operative arrested in Abuja - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The State Security Service (SSS) said it has arrested a man for "impersonating" a deceased personnel member whom he claimed was his brother. The suspect, Moferewa Maiye, was arres... Read More


Defence minister meets protesting military veterans, promises improved pension package

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has met with retired military personnel who staged protests earlier today to demand a consequential adjustment of their pension. PREMIUM... Read More


Retired military officials protest in Abuja, demand pension adjustment

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- A group of retired military personnel converged in Abuja on Wednesday to protest what they described as a disparity in their pension scheme and demanded a consequential adjustment.... Read More