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Brigade Commander Braimah Killed as Military Revises Casualty Account, Raising Fresh War Pressure Concerns

The Borno attack by ISWAP fighters has escalated following confirmation that Brigade Commander Brigadier General O.O. Braimah and other personnel were killed in action. With the military revising its earlier casualty account, the incident has heightened concerns over insurgent resurgence, command-level losses, and transparency in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

Tinubu Rejects Private Military Contractors, Tells AU–EU Leaders Africa Must Lead Its Own Security

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu has told African and European leaders that the continent must not depend on private military companies for security, insisting that foreign mercenaries undermine sovereignty and complicate counterterrorism efforts. His stance — Tinubu rejects private military contractors — reinforces Nigeria’s push for African-led security solutions amid growing Sahel instability.

Boko Haram Kills Immigration Officer in Muna Attack as Security Failures Exposed

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago0

A deadly Boko Haram Muna attack has claimed the life of a Nigeria Immigration Service officer and injured soldiers in Borno, raising fresh outrage over poor equipment, dangerous deployments and institutional neglect. Officers say NIS personnel are being pushed into frontline combat zones without adequate training, armour, ammunition or rotation fairness.

Army Chief Briefs Tinubu: National Security Update

IDNN6 months ago6 months ago0

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu has briefed President Bola Tinubu on ongoing operations across the North-West, Middle Belt, and Niger Delta, assuring “visible improvement in national security within weeks.” The briefing, held behind closed doors, comes amid U.S. pressure over human-rights concerns and renewed attacks in rural communities.

Nigeria Pushes Back as Trump’s Genocide Warning Deepens Faith and Diplomatic Divides

IDNN6 months ago6 months ago0

Days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, reactions continue to shape global diplomacy and domestic politics. From the NSCIA’s firm rejection to PFN’s emotional defense, and Tinubu’s cautious diplomacy, Nigeria’s response reveals a complex mix of faith, sovereignty, and soft-power maneuvering in a tense international climate.

KILL ORDER TAPES PLAYED IN COURT: Nnamdi Kanu’s Shocking Broadcasts Call for Tinubu, Wike Assassination

IDNNMay 8, 20250

“Wike must die. Tinubu is a traitor. Burn everything.” — Excerpt from Kanu’s broadcast played in court

Tinubu Vows to Reclaim Nigeria’s Forests from Terrorists Using Surveillance Tech

IDNNMay 4, 202504.05.20250

President Tinubu says terrorists will no longer find sanctuary in Nigeria’s forests as he outlines new tech-driven security strategy amid rising violence in the Northwest.

Tinubu Vows to Reclaim Forests from Terrorists Using Surveillance Tech

IDNNMay 4, 202504.05.20250

Tinubu declares war on terrorism with drones and tech, pledging to reclaim Nigeria’s forests and restore investor confidence.