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Minister pushes for launch of Nigeria–Israel joint commission

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, has called for the full take off of the Nigeria–Israel Joint Commission to deepen cooperation between both countries. She made the appeal while hosting the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at Tafawa Balewa House in Abuja.​ According to a statement by her media aide, Dr Magnus Eze, their talks covered defence and intelligence, economic ties, consular matters, religious tourism and wider bilateral and multilateral issues. Odumegwu Ojukwu said Nigeria has much to learn from Israel’s experience in border security management, especially in the fight against insurgency and terrorism. She noted that such collaboration would be easier to drive once the joint commission is operational.​ The minister also commended Israel for its plan to donate about 50 to 60 fully equipped ambulances to Nigeria, starting with an initial batch of […]

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Troops kill Boko Haram commander in Borno, recover nearly N40m cash

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a Boko Haram commander and recovered almost N40 million in cash during an operation in Borno State. The Nigerian Army said the troops intercepted a suspicious vehicle believed to be moving funds for the terror group in the north east. According to military sources, the operation followed credible intelligence that insurgents were relocating large sums of money meant for logistics, recruitment and the purchase of weapons. When soldiers attempted to stop the vehicle, the occupants opened fire, leading to a gun battle in which the Boko Haram commander and some of his escorts were neutralised. After the clash, troops searched the vehicle and found bundles of cash amounting to about N37 million, along with mobile phones and other items. The money is suspected to be ransom payments or proceeds from illegal levies imposed […]

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First batch of US troops arrive Nigeria for anti terror mission

The first batch of United States military personnel has arrived in Nigeria to support new joint operations against terrorist groups in the country’s north. Officials say the deployment will focus on intelligence, training and advisory support for Nigerian forces rather than direct combat. Around 200 American troops are expected to take part in the mission, with the initial wave of about 100 soldiers landing in Maiduguri, Borno State. Their arrival followed the landing of US military aircraft in the northeast, delivering equipment and ammunition for upcoming counter terrorism operations. According to Nigerian and US officials, the troops will work alongside the Nigerian military to strengthen operations against Islamic State West Africa Province and other extremist groups. The mission includes intelligence gathering, surveillance support and help with planning complex operations that combine air power and ground troops. The deployment is part […]

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US delivers critical military assets to battle terrorists, bandits

Nigeria’s fight against terrorists and bandits has received a major boost with the delivery of critical military assets from the United States. US Africa Command said the equipment was handed over in Abuja to support ongoing security operations against terrorists and other non state armed groups.​ AFRICOM described the shipment as “critical military supplies” but did not disclose the specific platforms or weapons involved. The command said the delivery underscores the strong security partnership between both countries and is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s frontline capabilities.​ The new support follows US assisted “precision hits” on ISIS affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province targets in Jabo, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on December 24. Those airstrikes, carried out in coordination with the Nigerian military, destroyed a terrorist camp and were conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities.​ Nigeria’s Chief of […]

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We’ll defeat terror, restore order and peace, say Defense Minister, NSA

Defence Minister General Christopher Musa and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu have assured Nigerians that the country will defeat terrorism and restore order and peace despite current security challenges.​ Speaking at separate security forums in Abuja, both officials described terrorists, bandits and other violent groups as “evil” and vowed that the government would not give up or surrender in the fight against them.​ Ribadu warned that any individual or group seeking to spread terror, exploit communities or undermine national unity would face decisive, coordinated and uncompromising action from security agencies.​ He stressed that lasting peace cannot be achieved by government alone, calling for a “whole of society” approach that involves traditional and religious leaders, civil society, youth and women’s groups, the private sector and international partners.​ The NSA said his office has directed the National Counter Terrorism Centre to intensify […]

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Matawalle at centre of FG defence reforms, says aide

An aide to Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said the former Zamfara governor is playing a central role in driving the Federal Government’s current push to modernise and strengthen Nigeria’s defence system.​ In a statement, media aide Ahmad Dan Wudil highlighted a series of reforms and international engagements led by Matawalle, including efforts to deepen cooperation with global defence partners and boost local production of military hardware.​ He noted that the minister has represented Nigeria at major defence exhibitions, such as IDEF in Istanbul and EDEX 2025 in Cairo, where he held meetings aimed at expanding partnerships to support counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations.​ The statement pointed to the rollout of locally built equipment, including 20 light armoured vehicles produced by EPAIL Nigeria and five Hulk mine resistant ambush protected vehicles from Proforce Nigeria, as examples […]

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