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US Deploys Drones, Troops Boost Nigeria Counterterrorism Intelligence Operations US surveillance drone supporting Nigeria counterterrorism operations

Korede Abdullah March 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States deploys surveillance drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to strengthen...

Nigeria Clarifies US Military Ties, Denies Foreign Troop Deployment Claims Nigerian soldiers on patrol in a crowded public area

Mirian Gom February 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its security cooperation with the United States does not...

FG Launches Youth Initiative to Address Insecurity Nationwide Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

Chukwu Obinna February 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a nationwide youth empowerment programme targeting 11,000 young Nigerians, as...

U.S. Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Renewed Counterterrorism Cooperation U.S. military supplies delivered to Nigerian authorities in Abuja

Korede Abdullah January 12, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States delivers fresh military supplies to Nigeria, reinforcing renewed counterterrorism cooperation as...

Troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno base Nigerian soldiers on patrol after repelling an ISWAP attack

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius December 14, 2025

BORNO, Nigeria — Nigerian troops repel a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters...

Tinubu Reshuffles Security Chiefs, Experts Demand Strategic Defence Overhaul Christian pilgrims at the flag-off ceremony in Owerri, Imo State

Korede Abdullah October 24, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping reshuffle of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs, a move...

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