Tag: Nigeria security
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ISIS in Nigeria: U.S. airstrikes target militants on Christmas Day
U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day: What happened On Christmas Day, the United States carried out airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants. U.S. officials said the operation aimed at extremist fighters believed to be responsible for killing and attacking Christians in the region. The strikes mark a notable extension of U.S.…
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Bauchi Finance Commissioner Granted Bail Over Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing
Overview: Bail Granted in High-Profile Terrorism Financing Case In a high-profile development, Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu and three other defendants were granted bail after facing allegations of financing terrorism totaling about £9.7 million. The Federal High Court in Abuja approved bail for each defendant, with conditions designed to ensure their appearance pending further…
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Nigeria’s Late-December 2025 Bombings: What Happened and What Is Known
Overview: Two Distinct Security Incidents Described as the “Bombing of Nigeria” In late December 2025, public discussion around Nigeria’s security landscape was shaped by reports of two separate incidents that were widely described as a single event — the “bombing of Nigeria.” However, investigators and local authorities emphasized that the episodes were operationally and geographically…
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Explosions in Zamfara: Police Confirm Casualties Along Magami–Dansadau Road
Overview of the Incident Police authorities in Zamfara State have confirmed that a series of explosions occurred along the Magami–Dansadau Road in the Maru Local Government Area. Initial reports indicate that the blasts involved objects believed to be Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The incident has sparked a security response as investigators work to establish the…
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Nigeria Seeks Turkey’s Help to Tackle Insecurity, FG Says
Nigeria Seeks International Support to Address Insecurity The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced it is seeking international partnerships to address the country’s growing insecurity. During a recent meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), President Bola Tinubu indicated that Nigeria had approached Turkey for assistance in combating the security challenges…
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day: What We Know
Overview of the Christmas Day Strikes On Christmas Day, U.S. forces conducted strikes against Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria, according to statements from multiple sources and briefings. The operation, described by President Donald Trump as “powerful and deadly,” comes amid ongoing concerns about IS-affiliated groups in West Africa and a broader U.S. focus on…
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US Airstrikes in Nigeria: Trump Claims Against ISIS
Introduction President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that the United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in north-west Nigeria. The post, which described the militants as targeting Christians in the region, underscored a sharp escalation in rhetoric about U.S. counterterrorism activity in Africa. What Trump Said According to the president’s post,…
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Trump Launches US Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria: What This Means for Security and Peace Efforts
Overview: US Strikes in Nigeria Responding to Nigeria’s Request In a dramatic escalation of international counterterrorism efforts, the United States has announced military strikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. The operation, described by U.S. officials as a targeted response to threats posed by ISIS affiliates operating in the region, came at the explicit…
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US Strikes in Nigeria: Trump-Backed Action Targets ISIS militants in the Northwest
Washington’s Involvement Deepens in Nigeria The United States has conducted at least several military strikes against Islamic State affiliates in northwest Nigeria, in what officials describe as a targeted operation at the request of the Nigerian government. The strikes mark a significant expansion of U.S. military activity on the African continent and come amid rising…
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US Airstrikes in Nigeria: Trump Claims Targeting Islamic State Milants in Northwest Nigeria
Summary of the Claim Former President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. In comments posted to Truth Social, he claimed the militants were targeting Christians in the region and described the operation as a decisive action. The claims have not been independently verified by…