27 h. ago ISWAP plans coordinated drone attacks on troops in Borno, Yobe — report

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is planning coordinated drone attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Borno read more ISWAP plans coordinated drone attacks on troops in Borno, Yobe — report

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9 d. ago NAF Airstrikes Kill 23 Fleeing Bandits After Attacking Kano Communities

At least 23 suspected bandits were killed after Nigerian military airstrikes targeted armed groups fleeing Kano State following attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of the State. The Nigerian Army said the attacks were launched on the night of January 1 and extended into the early hours of January 2, 2026. Consequently, troops […]

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1 week ago Military names mastermind of suicide bombing network in North

The Nigerian military has identified one Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the suspected principal coordinator of a suicide read more Military names mastermind of suicide bombing network in North-East

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1 week ago Imprisonment Of Kanu, Ekpa Security In South East, Nigeria — Army

The Nigerian military said security conditions in the South-East have improved significantly, following intensified troop operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. Major General Michael Onoja stated that crimes and other criminal activities have reduced across the region over the past year as a result of sustained military pressure […] The post Imprisonment Of Kanu, Ekpa Security In South East, Nigeria — Army appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigerian Military Is Fighting ‘Blind’, Crippled By Equipment Shortages — Security Expert

He said the Nigerian troops are often forced to operate under extremely difficult conditions that are rarely made public. The post Nigerian Military Is Fighting ‘Blind’, Crippled By Equipment Shortages — Security Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago The Nigerian Military Is Political In Fight Against Terrorism — Osajie

His stance comes after the United States struck the camps of the ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State. The post The Nigerian Military Is Political In Fight Against Terrorism — Osajie appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Airstrikes: Sheikh Gumi Urges Nigeria To Halt Military Cooperation With US

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, has called on the Nigerian government to immediately stop all military cooperation with the United States, warning that continued US involvement in the country could turn Nigeria into a ‘theatre of war’. Gumi made the call following the US airstrikes on ISIS terrorists on Christmas Day, arguing that foreign military […]

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3 w. ago UK Politician Slams Anthony Joshua For Displaying Nigerian Flag During Fight Against Jake Paul

British politician, Nick Buckley, has stirred controversy online after publicly criticising heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua for displaying the Nigerian flag rather than that of the United Kingdom during his most recent fight Buckley made the remarks in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he questioned Joshua’s decision to identify with Nigeria […] The post UK Politician Slams Anthony Joshua For Displaying Nigerian Flag During Fight Against Jake Paul appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eleven Nigerian soldiers and their aircraft have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following their release after 10 days in detention. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Friday. “The Nigerian military aircraft and 11 crew members have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, a […] The post “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Reps probe detention of Nigerian military aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s House of Reps to investigate the detention of a Nigerian military aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-detention-of-nigerian-military-aircraft-personnel-in-burkina-faso/

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4 w. ago Red Cross reviews Adamawa flood response, hails military, police

The Nigerian Red Cross reviews its Adamawa flood response, commending the military and police for rescuing disabled persons trapped during the July floods. Read More: https://punchng.com/red-cross-reviews-adamawa-flood-response-hails-military-police/

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