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Nigeria and US Forces Kill Three Senior ISWAP Commanders in Joint Anti-Terror Operation

Nigeria says its military, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has killed three senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a series of coordinated…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

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Nigeria and Turkey Sign Defence Pact to Boost Counterterrorism and Military Capacity

Nigeria and Turkey have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and improving its military capabilities. The deal was confirmed after talks between Nigeria’s…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Nigeria Commences Investigations Into Airstrike in Northeast

Nigeria’s Air Force has opened an investigation following reports that a military airstrike in the northeast killed a large number of civilians on Saturday. According to Amnesty International, more than…

Africa News Now April 14, 2026

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Nigeria Probes Deadly Airstrike on Market Amid Fears of Mass Civilian Casualties

The Nigerian Air Force has launched an investigation after a military airstrike reportedly killed dozens of civilians at a busy market in northeastern Nigeria. The strike occurred on Saturday at…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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AFP Probe Alleges Nigeria Paid Millions to Boko Haram to Free Abducted Schoolchildren

The Nigerian government secretly paid millions of dollars in ransom to Boko Haram to secure the release of up to 230 children and school staff abducted from a Catholic boarding…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Jihadist Raid Kills Eight Nigerian Soldiers in Borno as Insurgent Attacks Escalate

At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed and 23 others wounded after fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran a military base in northeastern Nigeria, security…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Boost Training and Intelligence Against Militants

About 100 United States soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to train Nigerian forces and provide intelligence support as the country battles escalating threats from Islamist militants and other armed groups.…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Trump Signals Possible US Strikes in Nigeria Again

In an interview with The New York Times, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that additional American military strikes could occur in Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed, despite…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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100 Nigerian Students Freed After Two Weeks in Captivity

More than two weeks after a mass abduction shocked Nigeria, 100 students kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger State, have been released, authorities confirmed on Monday. The attack…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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France Pledges Stronger Security Cooperation with Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will deepen its security partnership with Nigeria after a direct request from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The commitment comes as Nigeria faces…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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Nigerian Security Forces Intensify Search for Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

Nigerian security forces and local hunters have expanded their search operations to rescue dozens of schoolgirls abducted during a predawn attack in Kebbi State. Authorities say teams are sweeping nearby…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025