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Oriire Abduction: Bandits Threatened to Kill 46 Pupils, Teachers If Troops Advanced – Defence Minister

July 9, 2026

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that the gunmen who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State threatened to kill their captives if

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Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Commit ₦1 Billion Monthly to Tackle Insecurity

July 8, 2026

Northern governors have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), committing a combined ₦1 billion monthly to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across the region, Prime Business Africa reports. The

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Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Convene Emergency Security Meeting in Kaduna

July 8, 2026

Governors from Northern Nigeria and leading traditional rulers are holding an emergency security meeting in Kaduna as concerns over insecurity across the region continue to mount, Prime Business Africa reports. The

Nigerian Troops Kill Scores Of Boko Haram Terrorists, Lose 5 Soldiers In Borno - DHQ

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Military Pressure Forces Top ISWAP Leaders to Surrender as 76 Terrorists Lay Down Arms

June 29, 2026

The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), says intensified military operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have compelled a fresh group of senior

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Troops Foil ISWAP Highway Ambush, Rescue 53 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno

June 26, 2026

Troops of Sector 2 under Operation HADIN KAI have thwarted an attempted highway operation by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles in what underscores the

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FG Orders Banks to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Financiers

June 25, 2026

The Federal Government has directed banks, capital market operators, bureaux de change and other designated non-financial businesses and professions to immediately freeze the assets of individuals and entities linked to terrorism financing,

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US Sanctions Lagos-Based ISIS Financier, Three Nigerian Bureaux de Change

June 23, 2026

The United States government has imposed sanctions on a Lagos-based Nigerian, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, and three bureaux de change allegedly linked to him over claims that they facilitated financial transactions for the

Abia Killings: Go After Criminals Not Innocent Civilians, Nigerians Tell Military Nigerians have called on the military authorities to go after real criminals responsible for killing of five soldiers in Abia State on Thursday last week not harassing and arresting innocent civilians. The Nigerian Army had after the ugly incident that occured at Obikabia Junction in Aba the commercial hub of the state released a statement vowing to retaliate over killing saying “accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be firece in it's response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.” Subsequently, videos trending online showed military officers deployed to Abia raiding the area in apparent search for criminals who killed their colleagues. Some clips showed soldiers gather some people in the area.and interrogate them. There were also reports that soldiers have been harassing many residents of the area since Friday. Some Nigerians criticised the act saying that military officers are not suppose to be in city centres because the country is not at war. “Soldiers are supposed to on the front line. Why the city? Are we at war?” Another X user, Alani 10Lions one Elephant cried out. According to a Premium Times report, spokesperson of the 14 Brigade of the Nigeria army in Ohafia, Abia State, Innocent Omale, confirmed the arrest of some residents but said they were later released. Aba residents complain over the actions of the military in retaliation to the death of their men. Mr Christian Ekocha, who is a resident of the area claimed that there have been choppers and helicopters flying around the area numerous times a day. “There was even a rumour that soliders opened fire on civilians in Ngwa road. Although, I have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. But youths are being harassed and interrogated by these military personnels,” he added. Nigerians on their X handles urged the military not to harm innocent civilians in a quest for retaliation. “Dropping military men is unacceptable. Go hard on the criminals and not the armless citizens,” Adewale ‘Damilare urged the military. Netizens also called on the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to intervene so that the military would not take catastrophic actions against citizens. “Howbeit, this is urging Alex Otti to swoop into action to meet with the Nigerian army chief, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja to call his boys to order. As in their usual characteristics, they are now setting the cart before the horse in Aba, Abia state, just like they did in Okuama community, in Ugheli south LGA of Delta State in March 2024,” Mr Ike God said on his X handle. Recall that in March, 17 military personnels were killed in Delta state, during a peace mission. The community was razed down by some unknown men some days later and the residents alleged it to be the military men in retaliation. Nigerians fear that Aba might experience similar fate.

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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Kill Scores in Counter-Offensive in Borno

June 19, 2026

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled coordinated attacks by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, killing several insurgents and destroying equipment

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Katsina Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Ongoing Hunt for Notorious Bandit Leader

June 17, 2026

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims during ongoing operations targeting a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, in Katsina State, Prime Business Africa reports. The rescue is the

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Troops Rescue 360 Boko Haram Captives in Major Borno Operation

June 7, 2026

Troops of the North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued 360 civilians, mostly women and children, who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists during an attack on Ngoshe community

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Nigeria Rises to 4th on Global Terrorism Index as Afghanistan Drops Out of Top 10

May 23, 2026

Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most terrorism-impacted country in the world in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), while Afghanistan dropped to 11th position, marking its first exit from the global

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Troops Foil Terrorist Attack, Arrest Suspects, Rescue Kidnap Victims in North-East

May 20, 2026

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have thwarted a major terrorist attack and recorded a series of operational successes across the North-East theatre, including the arrest of suspected

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Joint Nigeria-U.S. Operations Kill 175 ISIS Fighters, Neutralise Top ISWAP Commanders – DHQ

May 19, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that ongoing joint counterterrorism operations conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have killed 175 ISIS-linked terrorists

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Nigerian Military Confirms Killing of Over 20 ISWAP Fighters in Coordinated Airstrikes in North-East

May 18, 2026

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that coordinated air operations conducted in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have resulted in the killing of more than 20 suspected ISIS/ISWAP fighters in

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AFRICOM Confirms Fresh Airstrikes Against ISIS Fighters in North-East Nigeria

May 18, 2026

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed carrying out additional coordinated airstrikes against suspected ISIS fighters in North-East Nigeria, in partnership with the Nigerian government, Prime Business Africa reports. In a

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Presidency, Defence Headquarters Clarify Identity of Killed ISWAP Commander Al-Minuki

May 17, 2026

The Presidency and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have clarified reports surrounding the identity of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the senior ISWAP commander killed during a joint Nigeria–United States military operation on May 16, 2026,

US Seeks Expanded Trade Ties With Nigeria

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How U.S., Nigerian Special Forces Hunted Down ISIS Deputy Abu Bilal al-Mainuki in Lake Chad Raid

May 17, 2026

Fresh details have emerged on the joint United States-Nigerian military operation that led to the killing of Abu Bilal al-Mainuki, the Islamic State’s alleged global second-in-command and a senior leader of the

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Tinubu Confirms Killing of Senior ISIS Leader in Joint Nigeria-U.S. Military Operation

May 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad

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Trump Announces Killing of Senior ISIS Commander in Joint U.S.-Nigeria Operation

May 16, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, carried out a joint counterterrorism operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior Islamic State

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UAE Arraigns 13 Suspects, Six Firms Over Alleged Arms Smuggling Network Linked to Sudan War

May 3, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has referred 13 individuals and six locally registered companies to its State Security Court over an alleged network accused of smuggling weapons and ammunition to Sudan, authorities confirmed.

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US Embassy Warns of Possible Terrorist Movements in Bamako After Recent Attacks

April 29, 2026

The United States Embassy in Bamako has issued a security alert warning of possible terrorist movements within Mali’s capital, urging American citizens to remain indoors and avoid non-essential travel, Prime Business Africa

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Ghana Mourns Mali Attack Victims, Issues Travel Advisory to Nationals

April 27, 2026

The Government of Ghana has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in the Sahel, following the deadly terrorist attacks carried out in Mali on April 25, 2026, Prime Business Africa

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AES Condemns Coordinated Terror Attacks in Mali, Reaffirms Commitment to Sahel Sovereignty

April 27, 2026

The President of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), Ibrahim Traore, has strongly condemned the coordinated terrorist attacks carried out across the Republic of Mali on April 25, 2026, describing them as

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Troops Foil Terrorist Attack in Yobe, Kill 24 Insurgents, Recover Weapons

April 23, 2026

Troops of the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Kukareta community in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing 24 insurgents during

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Army Confirms Death of Colonel, Six Soldiers in IED Incident After Monguno Attack

April 13, 2026

The Nigerian military has confirmed the death of a Commanding Officer and six other soldiers following an improvised explosive device (IED) incident in Monguno, Borno State, after an insurgent attack on a

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Colonel, Soldiers Feared Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Borno

April 13, 2026

A Nigerian Army officer, Colonel I.A. Muhammad, and several soldiers are feared dead following an early morning ambush by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters in Monguno Local Government Area of

Mixed Reactions Trail Nigeria’s Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy

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386 Convictions in Four Days: Inside Nigeria’s Fast-Tracked Terrorism Trials

April 13, 2026

Nigeria’s justice system has delivered one of its most sweeping outcomes in recent counterterrorism efforts, securing 386 convictions in a fresh round of mass trials targeting suspected insurgents, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Tinubu Mourns ‘Unforgettable Heroes’ as Brigade Commander, Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack

April 9, 2026

President Tinubu has described soldiers killed in a terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh as “unforgettable heroes,” saying their sacrifice in defence of Nigeria will not be in vain, Prime

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Normalcy Restored in Maiduguri After Deadly Bombings, Police Intensify Security Operations

March 17, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that normalcy has been restored across Maiduguri following the deadly triple bomb explosions that killed 23 people and injured 108 others on the evening of March

Fulani Ethnic Militia Kill More Than ISIS, Boko Haram In 4 Years – Report

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Suicide Bombings Kill 23 in Maiduguri as Leaders Condemn Renewed Insurgent Violence

March 17, 2026

At least 23 people have been confirmed dead and 108 others injured following coordinated suicide bombings that struck Maiduguri on the evening of March 16, in what authorities describe as one of

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Terror Strikes Again in Kwara: Armed Men Kidnap 11, Children Among Victims

Just 24 hours after victims of a previous church abduction were freed, terrorists struck again, this time targeting Isapa, a community near Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, kidnapping at least 11 residents. The attack occurred on Monday around

November 25, 2025

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Tinubu Announces Major Rescue Breakthroughs, Pledges Tougher Nationwide Security Response

President Tinubu on Sunday announced the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, and 51 students earlier seized from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to tackle insecurity across the country. In a statement

November 23, 2025

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Hegseth, Ribadu Meet at Pentagon as U.S. Pressures Nigeria to Act on Killings of Christians

United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, hosted a high-level Nigerian security delegation at the Pentagon, intensifying Washington’s push for immediate action against the escalating violence faced by Christian communities in northern Nigeria. The delegation, led by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser,

November 22, 2025

Gunmen Attack Adamawa State Police HQ Amid Tensions; Military Link Suspected

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Terrorists Abduct Four Farmers in Kwara Community Amid Rising Insecurity

Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State – Terrorists have abducted four rice farmers in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area, in a fresh attack that has heightened security concerns in the region. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the

November 20, 2025

Terrorists Strike In Southern Kaduna, Claiming Six Lives After Zamfara Student Rescue

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Gunmen Strike Military Convoy in Kebbi Amid Schoolgirl Rescue Mission, Multiple Soldiers Wounded

Nigerian troops en route to rescue 25 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, were ambushed by terrorists, leaving several soldiers injured, officials confirmed. The abduction occurred on Monday, when gunmen riding motorcycles stormed the school

November 19, 2025

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Sen Sani, Obi Mourn Brig. Gen. Uba, Call for Stronger Action Against Terrorism

Prominent political figures have expressed deep sorrow over the reported killing of Brigadier General M. Uba in a terrorist attack in Borno State, paying tribute to his bravery and urging the Federal Government to reinforce Nigeria’s security response. In a message posted

November 19, 2025

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Kebbi School Attack: 25 Girls Abducted, VP Killed as Obi, FG Demand Swift Rescue

Armed gunmen launched a coordinated assault on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, on Monday, killing the vice principal and abducting 25 female students in one of the latest mass kidnappings to hit Nigeria’s northwest. Police spokesperson Nafiu Abubakar

November 18, 2025

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Boko Haram Gains Ground as ISWAP Death Toll Rises to 170 in Lake Chad Clashes

Boko Haram fighters have reportedly killed more than 170 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in a series of coordinated assaults across the Lake Chad islands, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing factional war between the two insurgent groups. According

November 10, 2025

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Over 50 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters Reportedly Dead in Lake Chad Clash

A violent confrontation between rival Boko Haram factions, Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunna lid-Da‘wa wa’l-Jihād (JAS) and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly left more than 50 fighters dead in Toumbun Gini, an island community in Abadam Local Government Area.

November 10, 2025

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US Approves Possible $346m Arms Sale To Nigeria To Bolster Counter-Terrorism Drive

The United States has approved a possible $346 million arms deal with Nigeria, a move expected to strengthen Abuja’s counter-terrorism operations and regional security engagements. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that the State

August 17, 2025

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