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Niger issues defence decree as reactions trail Sokoto anti ISIS airstrikes

Niger Republic has issued a new mobilisation decree in response to the recent joint Nigeria United States airstrikes on ISIS linked camps in Sokoto State. The order, adopted by the Council of Ministers chaired by General Abdurahamane Tiani, calls citizens to help defend the country’s sovereignty amid rising regional tensions.​ Tangaza Local Government Area in Sokoto, the main target of the Tomahawk missile strikes, lies on the Nigeria Niger border. Officials in Abuja and Washington have said operations against terrorists in the north are ongoing.​ Under the Nigerien decree, citizens must respond promptly to call ups, comply with requisitions and report hostile foreign nationals or obstructive activities. They are also warned against spreading messages that could undermine mobilisation efforts.​ Authorities in Niamey say the measure is grounded in the country’s Charter of Refoundation and defence laws, citing the need to […]

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More strikes coming as FG, US detail Sokoto anti ISIS operation

Terrorists operating in northern Nigeria face more coordinated attacks after Nigeria and the United States carried out a joint strike on their locations in Sokoto State on Thursday night. Officials from both countries confirmed that the operation is part of ongoing actions against ISIS linked elements in the region.​ A US military official quoted by The New York Times said about a dozen Tomahawk missiles were deployed near the Niger Republic border, targeting Islamic State Sahel fighters accused of attacking security forces and civilians. Information Minister Mohammed Idris later clarified that 16 missiles were fired during the operation.​ Idris explained that debris from the missiles caused explosions reported in Offa, Kwara State, and Jabo in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, triggering panic among residents. He stressed that the blasts came from falling missile fragments, not from direct bomb […]

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Defence HQ says US strike in North West had federal approval

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has confirmed that the recent United States airstrike on terrorist targets in North West Nigeria was carried out with the approval of the Federal Government. The military described the operation as a joint effort between Nigerian forces and the US aimed at neutralising foreign ISIS linked elements in the region.​ Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the strike followed credible intelligence and careful planning. He explained that the goal was to degrade the capability of the targeted terrorists while reducing the risk of civilian casualties.​ According to the statement, the attacks form part of ongoing coordinated efforts to clear terrorists and other criminal groups threatening Nigeria’s security. Defence Headquarters stressed that Nigeria is working with strategic international partners to tackle transnational terrorism and stop foreign fighters from creating safe havens within the country’s borders.​ […]

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US war secretary thanks Nigerian government for airstrike cooperation

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian government for its cooperation during recent coordinated airstrikes on Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. The operations targeted ISIS linked terrorist camps as part of ongoing security collaboration between both countries.​ In a message shared on social media, Hegseth said he was grateful for the support and cooperation of the Nigerian authorities. He recalled that President Donald Trump had earlier warned that the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria and elsewhere must end, adding that the US Department of War was always ready to act against ISIS.​ The Federal Government had already confirmed that Nigeria remains engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this partnership includes intelligence sharing and coordinated actions against terrorist targets, carried […]

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Gumi asks FG to halt military cooperation with US over ISIS bombing

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend all military cooperation with the United States following US airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria. He warned that continued American involvement could worsen insecurity and undermine Nigeria’s national sovereignty.​ Gumi made his position known in a statement shared on his Facebook page. He argued that while Islam allows the fight against terrorism, such operations must be carried out by what he described as clean hands, insisting that the US lacks the moral authority to lead counterterrorism efforts because of its global military record.​ According to him, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a direct role in its security operations. He said foreign military interventions often come with hidden political interests and can lead to civilian casualties.​ Gumi also cautioned that […]

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Trump warns of more US strikes if ISIS keeps killing Christians in Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has warned that more American military attacks will follow if Islamic State terrorists continue killing Christians in Nigeria. He said the United States will keep targeting ISIS militants if they do not stop the violence.​ Trump issued the warning in a post on his Truth Social account after confirming that US forces had already carried out deadly airstrikes on ISIS positions in northwest Nigeria. He said the militants had been targeting and brutally killing mainly innocent Christians at levels he described as not seen for many years or even centuries.​​ The president explained that he had previously cautioned the terrorists that there would be severe consequences if they continued the killings. He added that the recent US strikes were those consequences and stressed that more attacks would come if the murders of Christians persist.​ Trump […]

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Trump says US carried out deadly strikes on IS in Nigeria

President Donald Trump has announced that United States forces carried out deadly strikes against Islamic State fighters in northwestern Nigeria. He said the operation targeted militants he accused of attacking and killing Christians in the region.​ Trump made the statement in a post on his Truth Social platform on Christmas night. He described the militants as “terrorists” and “ISIS scum” and said they had been warned to stop the killing of Christians.​ He wrote that the United States had launched “numerous” or “powerful and deadly” strikes on Islamic State positions in northwest Nigeria. Trump also praised US forces and referred to the strikes as “perfect,” saying there would be more attacks if the killings continued.​ US Africa Command later confirmed that American forces conducted airstrikes in northwest Nigeria. It said the operation was carried out at the request of Nigerian […]

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US strikes major ISIL targets in Syria

President Donald Trump says the United States has launched large-scale strikes on ISIL targets in Syria, one week after an attack in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter. He said he ordered the operation to punish those responsible and described it as a precise and very successful mission.​ Trump explained in a speech in North Carolina and in posts on Truth Social that the aim was to send a clear message that attacks on US personnel would bring strong retaliation. He said US forces hit every intended location and claimed the operation would help restore peace through strength.​ The strikes targeted ISIL fighters, facilities, and weapons depots across central and northeastern Syria under an operation called Hawkeye Strike. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the action was a declaration of vengeance rather than the start of a […]

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Australia says Bondi Beach mass shooting may have been ISIS inspired

Australian authorities say evidence suggests the mass shooting at Bondi Beach that left at least 15 people dead may have been inspired by the Islamic State group. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said investigators found items indicating links to ISIS, including Islamic State flags in a vehicle linked to the alleged attackers.​ The shooting happened on Sunday during a Hanukkah event, when two alleged gunmen, Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24 year old son, Naveed Akram, opened fire on crowds near the beach. Officials have described the attack as an anti semitic terrorist incident and are examining the suspects’ activities in the weeks and months leading up to the killings.​ Albanese told reporters that the discovery of ISIS flags formed part of the emerging evidence about the motive. He condemned what he called a “radical perversion of Islam,” saying extremist ideology […]

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US influencers falsely link New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani to ISIS

US right-wing influencers have falsely linked New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the Islamic State (ISIS), spreading a fabricated statement that has garnered millions of views across social media, researchers revealed on Thursday. Mamdani, the first Muslim and South Asian elected to lead America’s largest city, won decisively this week despite a wave of attacks on his policies and religious background. Anti-Mamdani accounts on X (formerly Twitter) circulated a fake statement supposedly from ISIS, titled “Operation Manhattan Project,” which threatened an attack in New York City on Election Day in retaliation for “American aggression.” Among those amplifying the false claim was conservative influencer Laura Loomer, who has close ties to former President Donald Trump.“The Muslims can’t think of a better way to celebrate the victory of a Muslim mayoral candidate today than by committing an ISIS attack in NYC,” Loomer […]

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