Tag: Nigeria military
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Trump Launches US Strikes in Nigeria Against ISIS Militants
Overview: An unprecedented move in Nigeria In a development that marks a significant shift in regional security policy, the United States announced air and ground operations against Islamic State militants in Nigeria’s northwest. The strikes, carried out at the explicit request of the Nigerian government, targeted ISIS affiliates operating primarily in Borno, Zamfara, and neighboring…
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Obituary: Abdullahi Mohammed, Ex-Chief of Staff to Obasanjo and Yar’Adua, Dies at 86
Tribute to a Long-Serving Nigerian Leader Abdullahi Mohammed, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s military and political history, has died at the age of 86. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja, according to family sources. Mohammed is remembered best for his roles as chief of staff to two Nigerian presidents, Olusegun…