Seven soldiers gunned down in Niger Republic ambush
Seven soldiers of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces were killed in an ambush in Tillabéri Region. The attack occurred near Sanam in Abala Department on Tuesday, March 24, by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara fighters. Heavily armed assailants first raided Wanni village, stealing livestock before fleeing the scene. The FDS launched a […]
Benin coup: Tinubu acted in Nigeria’s interest by deploying military to stop insurrection – Governors
Governors across Nigeria have defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to deploy military personnel to help stop the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin. They said the action was not only necessary but also in Nigeria’s national interest. According to them, instability in a neighbouring country could easily spill into Nigeria, affecting trade, security, and […]
Probe Boko Haram’s funding and training – CDS Christopher Musa tells UN
Nigeria has called on the United Nations (UN) to investigate how Boko Haram, the notorious terrorist group, has been receiving funding and training for over 15 years. General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, emphasized the need for international scrutiny during a recent interview with Al-Jazeera. Musa raised concerns about the group’s access to […]