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Mexico: US agents lacked approval for operation

The Mexico has said that two US agents who died in a car crash last weekend were not authorised to carry out operations on its territory. According to officials, the agents—reported to be linked to the CIA—had taken part in a raid targeting suspected drug laboratories in the northern state of Chihuahua. Their vehicle later veered off a mountain road and exploded. Following an investigation ordered by President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s security ministry stated that neither agent had formal accreditation to participate in operational activities. It also confirmed that federal authorities had not been informed of their presence. Immigration records showed that one of the agents entered the country as a visitor, while the other travelled on a diplomatic passport. Mexican law prohibits foreign agents from engaging in operations without prior government approval. The crash, which occurred on 19 April, […]

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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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US Nigeria Near Security Deal After Christian Genocide Row

The Federal Government and a visiting United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore are close to finalising a new strategic framework to address insecurity across Nigeria. The talks follow months of tension over claims by some US lawmakers and lobby groups that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide, an allegation Abuja strongly rejects.​ Moore, who has been one of the most vocal critics of Nigeria’s handling of attacks on Christian communities, said the latest meetings in Abuja with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and other officials were “productive and positive”. He disclosed that both sides discussed concrete actions which, if fully carried out, could significantly enhance security nationwide.​ According to Moore, the emerging framework focuses on strengthening intelligence sharing, improving early warning systems, supporting communities vulnerable to terrorism and farmer herder violence, and tightening accountability for security abuses. […]

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Cross-border security cooperation ‘stopped Benin coup’

Nigerian ministers have credited fast cross-border coordination with helping Benin Republic crush a recent coup attempt and restore order within hours.​ Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, explained in Abuja that Benin requested urgent military support after rogue soldiers tried to seize power in Cotonou. They said Nigeria worked closely with Benin and other ECOWAS states, including Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Sierra Leone, to respond before the mutiny could spread or cause mass casualties.​ According to the ministers, Beninese forces remained in charge of operations on the ground, but regional backing was crucial in securing key locations and denying the plotters access to strategic sites such as the airport and national television. Nigeria’s support reportedly included the deployment of Air Force fighter jets to help secure Benin’s airspace and dislodge mutineers from a military […]

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US lawmakers meet on rising violence in Nigeria

United States lawmakers have held a bipartisan meeting to discuss the escalating violence in Nigeria and explore possible policy responses to rising insecurity in the country.​ Members of Congress reviewed recent attacks, including killings, kidnappings, and assaults on religious and ethnic communities, expressing concern over the growing humanitarian impact and regional instability.​ The discussions covered how the US could support Nigeria through security cooperation, humanitarian aid, and stronger advocacy for human rights, accountability, and protection of vulnerable groups.​ Some lawmakers pushed for closer scrutiny of how security assistance is used, calling for safeguards to ensure that military and police forces respect human rights and are held responsible for abuses.​ They also highlighted the need to address root causes of violence, such as poverty, weak governance, corruption, and climate-related pressures that fuel conflicts between farmers and herders.​ The meeting ended with […]

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