Nigeria

Jul- 2026 -

11 July

Nearly 50 Abducted Pupils, Teachers Rescued in Nigeria

Dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped during a rare attack in southwestern Nigeria 56 days ago have been rescued, the presidency said.

4 July

Americas

Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service soldiers conduct close quarters room clearing at Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 3, 2023. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mario Hernandez Lopez)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Pulls Some Troops From Nigeria After Anti-IS Operation

The US has pulled out most of the troops deployed to Nigeria for a special operation against fighters of the Islamic State group in the country's northeast, the American military said.

3 July

Africa

A Nigerian soldier wipes sweat off his face while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise working with multinational special operations groups. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 (SW/AW) Evan Parker/Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria Pushing Anti-Jihadist Collaboration With Benin, Niger: Defense Minister

Nigeria is working to increase military cooperation with Benin and Niger as jihadists from the Sahel encroach on the country's northwest, the Nigerian defense minister said.

2 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill at Least 15 in Central Nigeria: Local Sources

Gunmen killed at least 15 people and injured several others, according to a security report and local sources, in the latest case of violence plaguing central Nigeria's Benue state.

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Nigerian Army to Recruit 28,000 Warfighters in Security Expansion

The Nigerian Army has announced the recruitment and training of an additional 28,000 troops as it expands its force to combat insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats across the country, according to Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu.

26 June

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Opens Wargaming Center for Next-Generation Military Training

Nigeria has inaugurated a Wargaming Center at the Army War College in Abuja to improve force preparation in response to evolving security threats.

13 June

Africa

A herder and a flock of cattle in Nigeria.

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill 17 Farmers in Northern Nigeria: Official

Gunmen killed 17 farmers in northwestern Nigeria on Friday in the latest violence against agriculturalists since the start of the farming season, a local official and residents told AFP.

12 June

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria ‘Neutralized’ 13,000 ‘Terrorists’ in Past Year: President

Nigeria has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, President Tinubu said, adding that the death toll from the country's jihadist insurgency is down 81 percent since he took power in 2023.

May- 2026 -

21 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Boko Haram Kill 33 Fishermen, Loggers in Nigeria: Sources

Boko Haram jihadists have killed 33 fishermen and loggers in two attacks in Nigeria's restive Borno state in the country's northeast, two sources told AFP Wednesday.

18 May

Africa

Jodesz Gavilan

Nigeria Pushes for Expanded Domestic Defense Manufacturing

Nigeria’s defense industry group is pushing for broader domestic production of military equipment as the country looks to reduce reliance on imported hardware.

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