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Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued in two months - Official

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops killed 1,487 terrorists and insurgents, rescued 777 kidnap victims and arrested 354 suspects abductors during nationwide military operati... Read More


Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria - DHQ

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigerian military says the planned withdrawal of United States troops from Nigeria does not signal a breakdown of bilateral security cooperation between both countries. Samail... Read More


SSS justifies move to suspend Sowore's cyberstalking trial

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The State Security Service (SSS, also known as DSS) has explained why it is seeking to suspend the ongoing cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and presid... Read More


Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern over the political and security situation in neighbouring Niger following a foiled coup attempt, urging all parties to work towar... Read More


Russia helped foil coup in Niger - Official

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Russia says it helped the military regime in Niger Republic repel a coup. In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaiev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government r... Read More


SSS to seek suspension of Sowore's cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The State Security Service (SSS, also known as DSS) said it is seeking the suspension of the ongoing cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and African Acti... Read More


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