3 h. ago Invasion Threats: US Looking For Opportunity To Establish Base In Nigeria — Dambazau

Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), has said that the United States of America was looking for an opportunity to establish a military base in Nigeria following its invasion threats. Dambazau made the claim on Tuesday in Abuja at an event organised by the Just Friends Club […]

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14 h. ago Trump: NNPP’s Ajadi warns against US military base in Nigeria

Ajadi’s warning followed a post by US foreign policy expert Dr Walid Phares, who on Sunday advised Donald Trump to

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32 h. ago Former Israeli military lawyer arrested over leak video scandal

The leaked video, filmed at the Sde Teiman military base, shows soldiers beating and stabbing a detainee while blocking visibility with riot shields.

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3 w. ago Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror

How community leaders, sons, other residents were slaughtered They killed my husband, brother, in-law – Widow By Oluseye Ojo and Layi Olanrewaju In the early morning of September 28, 2025, a staccato of gunfire woke up many residents of Oke-Ode community in Kwara South, Kwara State. They ran helter-skelter for safety. But the volleys of […] The post Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Amb. Bill Hails Tinubu Over Swift Response To Kwara Insecurity, Urges Sustained Action

Eminent peace advocate, Ambassador (Dr.) Samuel Olanrewaju Bill, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift and decisive response to the growing security challenges in Kwara South, describing the move as a reflection of the President’s compassion and responsiveness to the plight of citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday, Amb. Bill expressed appreciation to […]

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3 w. ago Borno: Terrorist attack military base overnight, many feared dead

Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has attacked military base and many soldiers feared dead in Kaga local government read more Borno: Terrorist attack military base overnight, many feared dead

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3 w. ago Insecurity in Nigeria not driven by religion, Senate clarifies

Tribune Online Insecurity in Nigeria not driven by religion, Senate clarifies He warned that foreign narratives portraying Nigeria as a site of “Christian genocide” distort the reality of the conflict and risk damaging the country’s image. Insecurity in Nigeria not driven by religion, Senate clarifies Tribune Online

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3 w. ago No religious group facing targeted killings in Nigeria – Senate

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has declared that the insecurity crisis in Nigeria is not specifically targeted at any religious group in the country. It said this in plenary on Thursday after considering a motion raised by Ali Ndume and 20 others titled “urgent need to correct misconceptions regarding the purported Christian genocide narrative […] The post No religious group facing targeted killings in Nigeria – Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Army Deploys Full Brigade To Rout Out Bandits From Kwara Forests

The Nigerian Army headquarters has deployed a full brigade and heavy equipment in different parts of Kwara South, as troops were already milling through communities inward Oke-Ode and Babanla, both in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. The operation is also extending to Edu and Patigi local government areas in Kwara North to comb […]

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3 w. ago Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

Demands military base in Kwara South From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, October 8, resolved to summon the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to explain the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the country. This is […] The post Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Senate Asks Federal Government To Establish Military Base In Kwara South

The Senate has called on the federal government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South to tackle rising insecurity in the region. The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Senator Ashiru Oyelola (Kwara South) during Wednesday’s plenary. Oyelola said bandit attacks, kidnappings, and killings have reached “alarming levels” in […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Senate decries killings, seeks permanent military base in Kwara South

Tribune Online Insecurity: Senate decries killings, seeks permanent military base in Kwara South He noted that most local security volunteers have been overwhelmed as they “lack adequate equipment, mobility, protection, or insurance, yet continue to... Insecurity: Senate decries killings, seeks permanent military base in Kwara South Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kwara: GDMAC sounds alarm on rising banditry, calls for immediate multi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Grassroots Development Monitoring and Advocacy Centre (GDMAC) has raised alarmed and urgently calls for decisive and coordinated efforts to tackle the growing menace of armed bandits infiltrating the forests and communities of Kwara State, particularly in Kwara North and South senatorial zones. According to the group, recent attacks have triggered fear […] The post Kwara: GDMAC sounds alarm on rising banditry, calls for immediate multi-sector action to uproot criminal hideouts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Attacks: Kwara APC Elders Caucus Mourns Victims, Hails Governor

Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the victims of the violent attacks in parts of the Kwara North and Kwara South senatorial districts. The forum commiserated with the families of the victims, particularly the people of Oke-Ode in the Ifelodun local government area over the attack by the non-state […]

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