Burkina Faso and Mali Boycott Pan-African Defence Talks in Nigeria
Burkina Faso and Mali were absent from the inaugural Pan-African Defence Chiefs of staff meeting hosted in Abuja on Monday, August 25, underscoring strained ties […]
Nigeria
NNPC Says Pipeline Theft Nearly Eliminated, Oil Output Set to Rise
Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, announced on Monday, August 25, that coordinated efforts by defence and intelligence Agencies have almost eradicated pipeline theft, a […]
Nigerian Air Force Kills 35 Suspected Militants in Borno Precision Strikes
Nigeria’s military says it has killed over the week-end at least 35 suspected militants in targeted airstrikes in Kumshe, Borno State, near the Cameroon border. […]
Death Toll Rises to 50 in Katsina Mosque Attack as Dozens Abducted
At least 50 people were killed and 60 others abducted in a terrorist attack on a mosque and nearby homes in Unguwan Mantau, Katsina State, […]
25 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Northwestern Nigeria
At least 25 people are missing after a boat capsized on a river in Sokoto state, northwestern Nigeria, while transporting passengers to a market, authorities […]
India’s oil pivot: from Moscow to Lagos in high-stakes global shift
In a stunning pivot driven by geopolitical pressure, India has slashed its Russian oil imports and turned to Nigeria — Africa’s top producer — as […]
Nigeria and Brazil to Seal Historic Direct Flight Agreement During Tinubu’s Visit
Nigeria is set to sign a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to Brasilia, following his […]
Nigerian Air Force Operation Kills Over 400 Terrorists in Zamfara State
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed on Monday, August 11, that more than 400 terrorists were killed during a major joint air and ground offensive […]
Nigeria Makes Record Wildlife Trafficking Bust at Lagos Airport
Nigeria’s Customs Service (NCS) has announced on August 6 the country’s largest wildlife trafficking seizure to date, intercepting over 1,600 birds en route to Kuwait […]
Trafficking crisis deepens across Africa as conflict and displacement fuel exploitation
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is observed globally on 30 July, attention has turned sharply to Africa, where conflict, economic hardship, and […]