US Troops In Nigeria Restricted To Training, Intelligence Support – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified the role of United States troops recently deployed in the country, stressing that their mission is strictly limited to intelligence support and training. The move is part of ongoing collaboration between Nigeria and the US to combat terrorism and insurgency. This clarification comes after the US Africa Command […]
NAF launches attack on Terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a major air operation against terrorist hideouts in Abbaga Jiri, a location within the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State. The air mission was part of Operation Hadin Kai and was aimed at weakening the ability of terrorist groups to operate freely in the region. The strikes […]
Troops neutralise senior Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Nigerian troops have recorded a major success after neutralising several senior Boko Haram commanders during a recent military operation in Borno State. The operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the terrorist group and restore peace in communities affected by years of insurgency. According to security sources, the operation targeted key […]
US airstrike in Sokoto: Stay calm, we’ll defeat terror – Kwankwaso to residents
Former Kano State governor and NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged residents of Sokoto State to remain calm following reports of a United States airstrike targeting terror groups in the area. He said the action was part of wider efforts to weaken extremist networks and improve security across the region. Kwankwaso called on citizens […]
We provided intelligence for US strike – Tuggar
Nigerian lawmaker, Haruna Tuggar, has disclosed that the country provided critical intelligence that enabled the recent US military strike against terrorist targets in Northern Nigeria. According to Tuggar, Nigerian security agencies collaborated with their American counterparts to enhance the effectiveness of the operation. Tuggar explained that the intelligence shared included details on terrorist hideouts, movement […]
Australia declares ISIS inspired father-son terrorist attack in Sydney
Australian authorities have declared a recent attack in Sydney carried out by a father and son as ISIS-inspired terrorism. The incident, which shocked residents, prompted a swift response from law enforcement agencies. Police confirmed that the father and son had planned the attack and were influenced by extremist ideology. Security forces acted quickly to prevent […]
Prepare for major offensive against terrorists – COAS tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has issued a strong directive to Nigerian troops in the North-East, urging them to brace for a major offensive against Boko Haram and ISWAP militants. Speaking to soldiers of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri on Friday, Shaibu stressed that the country has entered a decisive stage […]
Al-qaeda-Linked JNIM Claims First Attack In Kwara, Nigeria.
A jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has announced its first attack on Nigerian soil. The group claimed it ambushed Nigerian soldiers in Kwara State in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in the death of one military officer. In a video released on its Telegram channel, the militants also stated […]
Boko Haram attacking churches, mosques – Information Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the government is committed to protecting all citizens regardless of religion. He noted that Boko Haram terrorists have attacked both churches and mosques, stressing that the violence is not targeted only at one religious group or region. Idris made the statement during an interview […]
Dialogue with bandits undermines state authority – Zamfara gov
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has cautioned that holding peace talks with armed bandits while they still possess weapons weakens government authority and slows down long-term security efforts. He said peace must not come at the cost of state power or public trust. Lawal made the remarks during a lecture at the National Institute for […]