United States Deploys Military Officers to Nigeria Amid Rising Security Cooperation
In a notable development on 3 February 2026, the United States confirmed that it has sent a small team of military officers to Nigeria, marking […]
Boko Haram
Nigerian Army Kills Senior Boko Haram Commander in Night Raid in Borno
The Nigerian army announced on Sunday that it had killed a senior Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, along with 10 other militants, during a night […]
Nigeria Rescues 12 Borno Girls Amid Rising Kidnappings
Twelve young women and girls abducted in Borno state on 22 November have been safely rescued over the week-end by the Nigerian Army. They are […]
Cameroon: Biya Makes Rare Campaign Appearance Ahead of Cameroon Election
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, 07 October 2025, addressing a large rally in the northern town of Maroua […]
Boko Haram Attack Leaves Six Dead, Dozens Abducted in Cameroon
At least six civilians were killed on Sunday, September 7, when Boko Haram militants staged coordinated raids on three communities in Cameroon’s Far North region, […]
Nigerian Army Strikes Back at Boko Haram in Borno State, Killing Eight Militants
In a decisive military operation on Wednesday, May 7, the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized eight Boko Haram fighters during a counter-offensive in the Gwoza region […]
Deadly IED Attack in Northeast Nigeria Highlights Islamic State Affiliate’s Ongoing Threat
At least 26 civilians, including women and children, were killed in northeastern Nigeria after improvised explosive devices (IEDs) detonated on a busy road near the […]
Nigeria Declares Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Amid Crisis
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers state on Tuesday March 18, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other […]
Nigeria Issues Warning of Counterterrorism In Response to Evolving Threats
Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has issued a warning about the growing sophistication of terrorist groups, which are increasingly leveraging new technologies and exploiting […]
At Least 20 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Suspected ISWAP Attack
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed in an attack by fighters from the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The assault […]