In the aftermath of recent farmer killings, Nigerian Army troops, operating under the umbrella of Operation Fansan Yanma, have successfully dealt a significant blow to terrorist groups in Sokoto and Kebbi states. According to a security source, Zagazola Makama, a series of well-coordinated operations were carried out targeting local government councils, including Illela, Tangaza, Gudu, […]
Amnesty International (AI) has called for Boko Haram to be held accountable for the years of atrocities and war crimes it has committed against Nigerian civilians. This comes as human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), condemned the harassment and legal threats directed at Amnesty International Nigeria (AIN). Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have also urged President […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that six soldiers lost their lives during an attack by ISWAP (Islamic State’s West Africa Province) and Boko Haram militants on a military base in Borno State. In a statement issued yesterday, DHQ reported that 34 terrorists were neutralized in the confrontation, with 23 AK-47 rifles and over 200 […]
On January 4, 2025, the Nigerian military successfully neutralized 34 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a fierce confrontation in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. Unfortunately, six soldiers lost their lives in the encounter. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed the incident in a press […]
In a decisive operation, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), under Sector 1 in Mora, successfully defended the Darak military base in Cameroon against a coordinated assault by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of December 18, 2024, was swiftly repelled, resulting in the elimination of 10 terrorists. […]
Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure in the UK’s Conservative Party, has opened up about her cultural identity, stressing a deeper connection to her Yoruba roots while distancing herself from Nigeria as a nation. Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, Badenoch explained that her identification aligns more with the Yoruba ethnic group than with the […]
The Nigerian Army, under Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai, has successfully neutralized Boko Haram commander Abubakar Shekau and four of his associates in Yobe State. The deadly confrontation occurred during a fierce firefight, where troops, supported by local vigilantes, repelled a Boko Haram attack on Sabon Fagi, a community in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local […]
The Nigerian Army has reported the capture of a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, in the North West. This success, achieved as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations, marks a significant step in weakening the operational capacity of terrorist groups across the country, as noted in a statement from Edward Buba, […]
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out airstrikes in Borno State that have killed a number of Boko Haram fighters. The information claims that one of the locations identified as Bula Marwa served as a high-level meeting spot for terrorist leaders. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations conducted on the site confirmed heightened terrorist activity, revealing […]