Monday, August 24, 2026

Lake Chad region

August 19, 2026

Buni lauds Tinubu’s commitment to peace, security in Lake Chad region

Governor Mai Mala Buni has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to sustainable peace, security and economic growth of the Lake Chad region.

Governor Mai Mala Buni
August 5, 2026

Military declares senior ISWAP terrorists wanted, offers N60 million reward

The military urged the public to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts

list of wanted senior ISWAP terrorists
January 20, 2026

Lake Chad: Boko Haram terrorists soon to be eliminated, MNJTF promises Borno governor

The Borno governor congratulated the MNJTF commander on his appointment and reaffirmed the state government’s continued support for the task force in the discharge of its mandate.

Babagana Zulum and Saidu Audu
December 2, 2025

Tinubu nominates General Christopher Musa as new defence minister

General Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1991.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
January 29, 2025

Border Dispute: UN lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for implementing ICJ’s ruling

Mr Simão said, “I commend both countries for their commitment to a peaceful resolution, which has been pivotal in fostering stability in the Lake Chad region.’’

Nigerian map
August 29, 2024

Alleged suppliers of drugs, uniforms to ISWAP terrorists captured in Borno: MNJTF

This was announced in a statement by MNJTF spokesman Olaniyi Osoba on Thursday.

Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
March 1, 2024

Troops overran terrorists’ stronghold in Lake Chad: Nigerian Army

“The gallant troops are presently exploiting their success in pursuit of the routed insurgents,” said the Nigerian Army.

Nigerian Army and Civilian Joint Task Force
January 24, 2024

U.S committed to peace, security in Africa, says Blinken  

Mr Blinken decried undemocratic means of changing democratically elected leaders like the situation in Niger Republic.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken
January 7, 2024

NAF airstrikes eliminate terrorists, destroy weapons in Borno

“Feedback also revealed that 12 terrorists were neutralised in the strike.’’

Nigerian Air Force
August 19, 2023

MNJTF says mass surrender rocks Boko Haram camps

According to Mr Abdullahi, last Tuesday, two commanders, four fighters and their 24 family members also surrendered.

Boko Haram insurgents