August 20, 2026

terrorism

Owo Church attack: Aiyedatiwa welcomes conviction of 4 terrorists, says justice has taken its course Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa

Owo Church attack: Aiyedatiwa welcomes conviction of 4 terrorists, says justice has taken its course

By OLA MODUPE, Akure June 3, 2026
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has applauded the conviction and death sentence handed down to four individuals found guilty of participating in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, describing the judgment as a significant triumph for justice and the rule of law....
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NAF, US strengthen strategic security cooperation against terrorism NAF, US strengthen strategic security cooperation against terrorism

NAF, US strengthen strategic security cooperation against terrorism

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 22, 2026
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 21 May 2026 received Major General Miguel Castellanos (Rtd), Leader of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) Nigeria Programme and his team during an Office Call at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (HQ NAF), Abuja. The meeting reviewed...
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Who Is Behind the Violence in Northern Nigeria? By STEVEN KEFAS Steven Kefas is a journalist, activist and mineral enthusiast with background in Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE) from Kaduna Polytechnic

Who Is Behind the Violence in Northern Nigeria? By STEVEN KEFAS

By STEVEN KEFAS May 22, 2026
Nigeria is often portrayed in international headlines as simply “unstable,” a sweeping, unhelpful label that conceals a far more complex and geographically specific crisis. For those seeking to understand the country’s security situation, the details matter enormously. Over the past ten years, I have conducted extensive field research across...
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COAS drives operational excellence, tasks commanders on accountability, combat readiness COAS drives operational excellence, tasks commanders on accountability, combat readiness

COAS drives operational excellence, tasks commanders on accountability, combat readiness

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 21, 2026
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders across the Nigerian Army to intensify operational effectiveness through strict accountability, professionalism and results-driven leadership. Delivering his closing remarks at the Chief of Army Staff Bi-Annual Conference 2026 held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites,...
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UPDATED: Nigerian, US military joint strikes eliminate 175 ISIS terrorists, destroy weapon cache NAF fighter jet airstrikes eliminate terrorist

UPDATED: Nigerian, US military joint strikes eliminate 175 ISIS terrorists, destroy weapon cache

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 20, 2026
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday said the battle damage assessment of the recent joint strikes indicated that 175 ISIS terrorists have been eliminated including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and their other three top commanders. The Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen...
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DHQ clears air on Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki killing amid confusion over 2024 terrorist raid Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede

DHQ clears air on Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki killing amid confusion over 2024 terrorist raid

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja May 18, 2026
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified reports surrounding the recent killing of terrorist commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, following public confusion triggered by references to a similar operation conducted in 2024 involving a militant bearing the same name. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila...
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Chibok youth raises alarm over renewed Boko Haram killings, destructions Borno State in North East Nigeria has been grappling with the devastating impact of Boko Haram insurgency for over 15 years.

Chibok youth raises alarm over renewed Boko Haram killings, destructions

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 17, 2026
United Kibaku Global Youth (UKGY) forum have raised concerns over Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists renewed attacks which have claimed many lives with properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The group lamented that in the last one week, there were coordinated attacks without confrontation at various communities in Chibok Local Government...
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Boko Haram abducts 42 students, children in Borno school attack — Ndume Boko Haram terrorists attack Borno State

Boko Haram abducts 42 students, children in Borno school attack — Ndume

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 17, 2026
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has confirmed the abduction of no fewer than 42 students and children following an attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) and a primary school in Mussa community, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno...
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Tinubu hails Nigeria-US joint strike that killed IS leader Abu-Mainok President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu hails Nigeria-US joint strike that killed IS leader Abu-Mainok

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja May 16, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States following a joint military operation that reportedly eliminated a senior Islamic State (ISIS) commander and several of his fighters in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued from the Presidential Villa, the...
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Tinubu, Trump confirm elimination of wanted ISIS leader Al-Minuki by US, Nigerian Forces Tinubu and Trump

Tinubu, Trump confirm elimination of wanted ISIS leader Al-Minuki by US, Nigerian Forces

DAVID IORJA May 16, 2026
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The global fight against terrorism has received a boost with the elimination of one of the senior leaders of ISIS, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk in a joint counter-terrorism operation carried out by American and Nigerian security forces last night. President Donald Trump of the United States...
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FG hands foreign illegal mining suspects linked to terrorism over to NSA Illegal mining site in Nigeria

FG hands foreign illegal mining suspects linked to terrorism over to NSA

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 15, 2026
Federal Government has handed over several foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining and suspected terrorism links to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for further investigation. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Friday while speaking with Channels Television in Abuja over allegations by...
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Terrorism: Woman bags 20 years jail term on DSS charges of Unlawful Possession of 302 Rounds of Live Ammunition Halima Umar

Terrorism: Woman bags 20 years jail term on DSS charges of Unlawful Possession of 302 Rounds of Live Ammunition

PAUL ADAJI May 15, 2026
A house wife, Haliru Halima Umar, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for pleading guilty to charges of unlawful possession of 302 rounds live ammunition of AK-47 rifles brought against her by the Department of State Service (DSS). She was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by Justice...
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NAF demonstrates advanced air power capabilities to AFCSC participants NAF demonstrates advanced air power capabilities to AFCSC participants

NAF demonstrates advanced air power capabilities to AFCSC participants

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 14, 2026
In line with the drive of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to build a highly responsive and technologically advanced Nigerian Air Force (NAF), participants of Senior Course 48 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, witnessed firsthand the Service’s...
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Nigeria, US deepen cooperation on security, counterterrorism as Ribadu meets Vance, Rubio Nigeria, US deepen cooperation on security, counterterrorism as Ribadu meets Vance, Rubio

Nigeria, US deepen cooperation on security, counterterrorism as Ribadu meets Vance, Rubio

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja May 9, 2026
Nigeria and the United States (US) are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who undertook a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6, held a series of high-level...
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CDS appraises 2 national mission force brigade, charges troops to redouble efforts in combating terrorism Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede

CDS appraises 2 national mission force brigade, charges troops to redouble efforts in combating terrorism

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 8, 2026
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops of 2 National Mission Force Brigade to redouble their efforts in eradicating the numerous security challenges in their Joint Operations Area (JOA) and Southern Kaduna generally. The CDS gave the charge during his operational visit to the Brigade...
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OPHK, Adamawa Govt renew security pact, unveil new strategy against emerging threats in North East OPHK, Adamawa Govt renew security pact, unveil new strategy against emerging threats in North East

OPHK, Adamawa Govt renew security pact, unveil new strategy against emerging threats in North East

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri May 5, 2026
Theatre Command of Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), and the Adamawa State Government have restated their resolve to deepen collaboration aimed at strengthening security operations, enhancing rapid response capacity, and ensuring the protection of lives and property across Adamawa State and the wider North East region. This...
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Boko Haram crisis: Northern CAN, Barnabas Aid support 1,000 displaced households in Borno Boko Haram crisis: Northern CAN, Barnabas Aid support 1,000 displaced households in Borno

Boko Haram crisis: Northern CAN, Barnabas Aid support 1,000 displaced households in Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 26, 2026
Chairman of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, has led the distribution of relief materials to 1,000 heads of households displaced by over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency in Maiduguri, Borno State. The beneficiaries, currently residing in camps and host communities, received assorted...
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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists hideouts in Southern Tumbuns NAF bomb Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists hideouts in Southern Tumbuns

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 25, 2026
Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, sustained operational pressure on terrorist elements with a precision air interdiction mission conducted on 24 April 2026 over Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbuns. Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen...
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NAF boosts aeromedical evacuation response for counter-terrorism operations through USAF training in Ohio NAF boosts aeromedical evacuation response for counter-terrorism operations

NAF boosts aeromedical evacuation response for counter-terrorism operations through USAF training in Ohio

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja April 22, 2026
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialised aeromedical evacuation training for its Nursing Officers at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, facilitated through the Office of Security Cooperation at the United States Embassy, Abuja. NAF in a statement on Wednesday said the ongoing training...
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