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Nigeria Introduces New Guidelines for Reintegrating Former Terrorists
The Nigerian government has established new guidelines for its reintegration program for former terrorists, confirming that individuals accused of serious crimes will continue to face legal prosecution.
July 13, 2026
Army Chief urges South-East youths to boost military enlistment
Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has called on South-East leaders to encourage more youth enlistment in the Nigerian Army, noting that regional recruitment quotas are currently going unfilled.
July 9, 2026
Army Chief Links Nigeria’s Security Struggles to Regional Instability
Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Oluyede states that regional instability in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin is directly contributing to Nigeria's worsening security situation.
July 5, 2026
Army Chief: Regional Instability Fuels Nigeria’s Security Crisis
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede identified regional instability in the Sahel and Lake Chad as major contributors to Nigeria's complex security environment.
July 5, 2026
Nigerian Soldiers Storm Criminal Base in Imo, Seize Weapons and Gear
Nigerian Army troops successfully raided an insurgent hideout in Imo State's Obiakpu Community, seizing weaponry and tactical gear following an intelligence-led operation.
July 4, 2026
HURIWA Raises Alarm Over Potential Terror Resurgence Following U.S. Troop Withdrawal
HURIWA warns that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Nigerian counter-terrorism missions could leave a security gap that enables insurgents to launch fresh attacks.
July 3, 2026
Air Marshal Aneke Emphasizes Air Power in Combating National Security Threats
Air Marshal S.K. Aneke highlights the strategic necessity of utilizing air power, intelligence, and inter-agency collaboration to overcome Nigeria's complex security threats.
July 3, 2026
Berom Youth Moulders Association labels MACBAN claims of militia involvement as dishonest
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association has rejected claims by MACBAN regarding the deaths of four herdsmen, asserting that those killed were actually part of an armed group that had attacked local miners.
July 3, 2026
Fifty Days After the Oriire Abductions: The Struggle for Rescue Amidst Lingering Fears
Fifty days following the mass abduction of pupils and educators in Oriire, the captives remain trapped in the Old Oyo National Park as security forces face significant tactical challenges in conducting a rescue mission.
July 3, 2026
Six Individuals and Three Firms Summoned Over Terrorism Funding Allegations
Security agencies have summoned six individuals and three companies linked to terrorism financing following designations by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee.
July 2, 2026