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FG to Deploy Military Veterans to Secure Ungoverned Spaces, Boost National Security and Economic Growth

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FG to Deploy Military Veterans to Secure Ungoverned Spaces, Boost National Security and Economic Growth

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of a broader strategy to strengthen national security and stimulate economic activities in conflict-affected areas across the country. The initiative was announced following the inauguration of an 18-member committee tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic viability…

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Nigerian Army Seals Cross-Border Bandit Routes Between Benue and Nasarawa, Restores Security in Guma

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Nigerian Army Seals Cross-Border Bandit Routes Between Benue and Nasarawa, Restores Security in Guma

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully blocked major cross-border routes between Benue and Nasarawa states, cutting off corridors allegedly used by bandits to launch attacks on rural communities and escape across state lines. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to stabilise volatile areas in the North-Central region….

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Nigeria Military Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged 2025 Coup Plot (see full list of affected officers)

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Nigeria Military Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged 2025 Coup Plot (see full list of affected officers)

In a major development that is drawing intense attention both at home and abroad, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed that 16 military officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria will be formally tried before a military court over accusations that they were involved in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola…

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U.S. Military Ramp Up Arms and Intelligence Sharing with Nigeria’s Army to Crush Islamic State-Linked Terrorists

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U.S. Military Ramp Up Arms and Intelligence Sharing with Nigeria’s Army to Crush Islamic State-Linked Terrorists

The United States military is dramatically stepping up its security cooperation with Nigeria in the battle against militants linked to the Islamic State, U.S. Army Lieutenant General John Brennan has confirmed. Brennan, Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), said Washington is increasing both material deliveries and intelligence sharing to Nigerian forces engaged in counter-terrorism…

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SECURITY BOOST: U.S. Forces Deliver Critical Military Supplies to Nigeria, Signal Deepening Defence Alliance

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SECURITY BOOST: U.S. Forces Deliver Critical Military Supplies to Nigeria, Signal Deepening Defence Alliance

United States military forces have delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in Abuja, marking a major boost to the country’s security architecture and reinforcing the long-standing defence partnership between both nations. The delivery, which took place in the Federal Capital Territory, was confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) through official communication channels. According…

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US Intensifies Counter-Terror Surveillance Over Sambisa After Joint Airstrikes in Sokoto

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US Intensifies Counter-Terror Surveillance Over Sambisa After Joint Airstrikes in Sokoto

The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations over Nigeria’s Sambisa Forest following recent joint airstrikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in Sokoto State, marking a renewed phase of security cooperation between Washington and Abuja. The surveillance missions involve high-altitude aircraft configured for intelligence gathering, tracking militant movements and communications linked to the Islamic…

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Halt Military Cooperation With U.S. Immediately, Gumi Tells FG After Airstrikes

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Halt Military Cooperation With U.S. Immediately, Gumi Tells FG After Airstrikes

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately suspend military cooperation with the United States, following recent U.S.-led airstrikes targeting Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in parts of north-west Nigeria. Gumi made the call after confirmation that American forces, working with Nigerian authorities, carried out precision airstrikes against ISIS-affiliated…

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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Military Carry Out Airstrikes on Terrorists Targets in Northwest Nigeria, Trump Says

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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Military Carry Out Airstrikes on Terrorists Targets in Northwest Nigeria, Trump Says

In a major international security development on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States military carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in counter-terrorism operations in West Africa. Trump made the announcement late Thursday via a post on his…

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Insecurity: United States Now Flies Daily Surveillance Missions Over Nigeria

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Insecurity: United States Now Flies Daily Surveillance Missions Over Nigeria

The United States has begun conducting aerial surveillance flights over Nigeria as part of renewed security cooperation aimed at tackling the country’s worsening insecurity, according to multiple international reports and flight-tracking data. The intelligence-gathering missions, which reportedly started in late November 2025, involve U.S.-linked contractor aircraft flying repeatedly across Nigerian airspace. Data from flight trackers…

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Christmas Security Boost: DHQ Deploys Fighter Jets, Troops, Tightens Nationwide Safety

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Christmas Security Boost: DHQ Deploys Fighter Jets, Troops, Tightens Nationwide Safety

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced a major nationwide security operation ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities, with the deployment of additional troops, special forces and fighter jets to safeguard lives and property across the country. The move forms part of heightened measures to ensure a peaceful yuletide celebration for citizens. According to…

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