Retired senior military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) have renewed calls for sweeping reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture following his death after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State. The group, speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, described his killing as a stark reminder of the worsening insecurity…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of one of its senior commanders, Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki, following a joint military operation reportedly carried out by United States special forces and Nigerian security personnel in the Lake Chad region. According to reports, the operation targeted an ISWAP media and command facility located deep…
At least six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated prematurely during a bomb-making operation in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources revealed that the explosion occurred around 7:00 a.m. on May 16, 2026, in Jubilaram, where the insurgents were…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment, announced in a circular signed by George Akume and issued by Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security coordination and intelligence-driven operations. According to the statement, the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to improving inter-agency collaboration…
The United States has pledged to ensure the timely delivery of outstanding military equipment to Nigeria, including drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts and support systems procured over the last five years, as bilateral defence cooperation deepens. The commitment was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, while briefing journalists…
