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US Congressman Warns Separatism Would Worsen Insecurity, Endanger Christians in Nigeria

A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has warned that efforts to strengthen separatist groups in Nigeria would further endanger Christian communities rather than protect them. Mr. Moore made the remarks following his visit to Nigeria in December, where he embarked on what he described as a fact-finding mission to assess claims of widespread violence against […]

Global Outrage Trails Kwara Massacre as Allies Rally Behind Nigeria’s Fight Against Terror

The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have condemned the killings in Kwara State, describing the attack as heinous and expressing solidarity with Nigeria. In separate statements, the international bodies decried the violence, which left about 75 people dead and several others injured. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, in a post on X, wrote: “I […]

DHQ Clarifies US Military Role, Emphasises Capacity Building Over Deployment Claims

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that Nigeria’s security partnership with the United States primarily focuses on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support, and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism. The clarification followed reports that U.S. troops had been deployed to Nigeria. In a statement signed by the […]

‘We Will Not Surrender’: Northern Governors and Tinubu Demand Tough Action After Wave of Deadly Attacks

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the killings in parts of Kwara, Katsina, and Benue states, describing them as barbaric, senseless, and a direct assault on the collective conscience of the nation, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s resolve to defeat terrorism and ordered immediate military action in affected areas. The […]

US Deploys Small Troop Contingent to Nigeria to Boost Counterterrorism Efforts

The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the General in charge of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin R. M. Anderson, said on Tuesday. Addressing journalists during a press briefing, Gen. Anderson explained that the deployment followed an agreement between both countries that additional measures were required to counter […]

US Expands Military Ties With Nigeria in Push Against IS Militants

The United States military has increased deliveries of military equipment and expanded intelligence sharing with Nigeria as part of what it describes as a more “aggressive” continental campaign against Islamic State (IS)-linked militant groups, a senior American commander has said. The Deputy Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), Lt. Gen. John Brennan, disclosed […]

U.S. Presses Nigeria on Rising Attacks as Kaduna Abductions Rekindle Fears for Christians

The United States has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities across the country, following a spate of recent attacks and abductions. Speaking on Thursday, the U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Ms. Allison Hooker, acknowledged that some progress had been made in recent months but stressed that renewed violence showed […]

US Deepens Security Ties with Nigeria as Military Supplies Arrive in Abuja

The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to strengthen security operations in several parts of the country. The delivery was disclosed in a post on X on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s […]

Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Apprehend Niger State Attackers, Rescue Abducted

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the nation’s security chiefs to apprehend those responsible for a deadly attack in Niger State. He mandated the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down the perpetrators of the […]

Amid US airstrikes debate, FG turns to Turkey for help against insecurity

The Federal Government has disclosed that it has approached Turkey for assistance in addressing Nigeria’s persistent insecurity challenges. President Bola Tinubu made the disclosure on Friday during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos. The meeting was confirmed […]

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