Insecurity: Nigeria under siege – Peter Obi
Former Anambra governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, accusing the government of remaining silent while citizens and security personnel lose their lives. He highlighted violent attacks across multiple states, including a recent incident in Ngoshe, Borno State, where over 100 women and children were abducted. […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Your sacrifice not abstract – APC chairman to soldiers
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has paid tribute to Nigerian soldiers who lost their lives while serving the country. He said their sacrifices are the reason Nigeria remains united, democratic and stable. According to him, the country’s progress is built on the courage and commitment of those who stood […]
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, neutralise two terrorists
Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, neutralizing two insurgents in the process. The terrorists had attempted to invade a military location in the early hours of Sunday, but the soldiers responded swiftly, engaging them in a fierce gun battle that lasted […]
Nigerian troops neutralise scores of terrorists, arrest suspects in nationwide operations
The Nigerian Army says it has made big progress in its fight against terrorism and crime. On Thursday, soldiers killed many terrorists, arrested 15 suspects, and recovered weapons and army equipment during operations happening across the country. A trusted source at the Army Headquarters shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the military […]
Nigeria is at war. We can no longer afford the dangerous denial – Peter Obi tells President Tinubu
Peter Obi, who ran for president in the 2023 election under the Labour Party, has raised serious concerns about the rising violence in Nigeria. He said the country is no longer in a normal situation and urged President Tinubu to recognize how bad things have gotten. He mentioned the killing of 17 soldiers in Niger […]
Two soldiers killed as troops foil terrorists attack on Marte in Borno
Nigerian soldiers stopped a planned attack by ISWAP terrorists in Marte, Borno State, early Monday morning. Thanks to the quick action of the troops, a serious security threat was avoided. The terrorists tried to invade the town at about 2 a.m. However, the soldiers on duty acted fast. They received support from the Brigade Headquarters, […]
DHQ clarifies visa denial to 14 Nigerian wounded soldiers attending Invictus Games in Canada
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has explained that only 14 out of the 21 Nigerian soldiers invited to the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, were able to receive visas. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information (DDI), shared this information on February 17, 2025. The remaining members of the Nigerian team, including three officers, the […]
Governor Otti Raises Reward to N30m for Soldiers’ Killers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has increased the reward for finding those responsible for killing Nigerian soldiers in the state. On Friday, Otti announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of those who killed five soldiers at Obikabia junction in Aba has been raised from N25 million to N30 million. He […]