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US Congress panels decry Nigeria IDP crisis, demand stronger action

The United States House Appropriations Committee has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to tackling religious persecution worldwide, placing fresh emphasis on Nigeria’s worsening internal displacement crisis. In a post on its official X handle, the committee said America “will not look away as innocent lives are stolen,” noting that an on the ground mission to Nigeria was ordered by President Donald Trump to inform a report on Christian persecution and guide policy recommendations.​ The visit was led by Congressman Riley Moore as head of a US lawmakers’ delegation, a trip confirmed by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to both sides, the mission aimed to deepen counter terrorism cooperation, support regional stability and strengthen the strategic security partnership between Nigeria and the United States.​ During the trip, Moore travelled to Benue State, where he met Tiv and Catholic leaders and visited […]

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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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Ribadu warns terror sponsors of decisive action

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has warned that any individuals or groups attempting to spread terror or destabilise Nigeria will face swift and decisive action from the security forces.​ Ribadu gave the warning while addressing stakeholders at a security forum in Abuja, where he emphasised that the government would not tolerate efforts to incite violence, promote extremism or undermine national stability.​ He said the security architecture was being strengthened to track and dismantle networks behind terrorism, banditry and communal violence, including those who fund, shelter or provide logistical support to armed groups.​ The NSA urged community, religious and political leaders to resist being used to spread hate or division, calling instead for cooperation with security agencies through timely sharing of information and support for law enforcement operations.​ Ribadu also assured Nigerians that the government is committed to protecting lives and […]

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NSA, Service Chiefs Meet Over Planned U.S. Military Action Against Nigeria

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday held a high-level meeting with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies in Abuja following U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of possible military action against Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians. According to sources, the emergency meeting — which took place at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) — was convened to coordinate a national security response and assess the implications of the U.S. president’s statement. The outcome of the deliberation, sources said, would be communicated through official channels from the NSA’s office. Trump, speaking late Sunday aboard Air Force One, warned that ground operations and air strikes could form part of a potential U.S. attack on Nigeria if the country failed to curb “mass killings of Christians.” “They’re killing the Christians and killing them in very large […]

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FG to arraign two captured Ansaru commanders in Abuja court

The Federal Government will on Thursday arraign two top commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda-linked network, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suspects are Mahmud Muhammed Usman (aka Abu Bara’a/Abbas Mukhtar) and his deputy Abubakar Abba (aka Isah Adam/Mahmud Al-Nigeri), popularly known as Mallam Mamuda. They will face 32 counts of terrorism before Justice Emeka Nwite in case number FHC/ABJ/CR/464/2025. The charge sheet, dated September 4, was filed by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions, on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Allegations in the charges Between 2013 and 2015, the defendants allegedly aided, abetted, and conspired to form and lead Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena Fii Bilaadis Sudan (JAMBS/Ansaru), a proscribed terrorist organisation. They reportedly received training in weapons handling and in the fabrication of IEDs at terrorist camps. They are accused of undergoing training on war […]

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