79,323 killed, 34,773 Nigerian civilians abducted in six years — Report

  A new six-year investigation by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa has revealed that 79,323 people were killed in terrorism-related violence in Nigeria between 2020 and 2025, while…

FACT-CHECK: Ex-Nigerian minister, Dalung recycles 2025 images to hail troops’ recent fight against terror 

Introduction From court judgments to the high-intensity fights by the military — the war against insurgency and banditry in Nigeria’s northern region scaled up in the last few months. This…

Nigeria welcomes US sanctions on teerror financing suspects

  The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has welcomed the decision by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control to designate Mukthar Muhammad Adamu, Nine to Nine Bureau De Change, and…

Kemi Badenoch: Nigeria is an oil producing country but never had electricity

  Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, says Nigeria’s status as an oil-producing country has not translated into reliable electricity for its citizens. Badenoch grew up in…

US deploys drones, 200 troops to Nigeria for intelligence support — Report

  The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against…

US warns citizens of fresh terror threat in Nigeria

  The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. In a security notice issued via its…

In Nigeria, we admire our problems instead of solving them – Moghalu

By Dr. Kingsley Moghalu Our biggest problem in our country Nigeria is our inability to have honest and difficult conversations and seek solutions to our challenges of nationhood from that…

We’re increasing intelligence, equipment support for Nigeria — US military

  The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries…

Nigerians spend N1.54tn on beer, others in nine months

  Major listed brewers in Nigeria generated a combined revenue of over N1.54tn from the sale of beer and other non-alcoholic drinks in the first nine months of 2025, indicating…

Trump admits Muslims are also being killed in Nigeria

  For the first time since President Donald Trump shifted his focus on insecurity in Nigeria, he has admitted that Muslims are also victims of killings. Contrary to the reality…

Trump: There will be more missile strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue

  President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue. Trump spoke when the New York Times…

Nigeria condemns attempted coup in Benin Republic

  The Federal Government has condemned Sunday’s attempted coup in the Republic of Benin, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and the collective will of the Beninese people.…

Stop violence against Christians, Pentagon chief urges Nigeria

  US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Nigerian National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu, urging Africa’s most populous nation to take steps to curb violence against Christians, the Pentagon said…

Pope Leo names Nigeria among countries witnessing Christian persecution

  The head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV, has named Nigeria among countries where Christians face frequent attacks, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, and…

AU to US: Respect Nigeria’s sovereignty — no need for unilateral military threat

  The African Union (AU) Commission says the US must respect the sovereignty of Nigeria and engage in diplomatic dialogue to address the country’s insecurity. The AU commission’s comment follows…