Fresh Nigeria, US airstrikes hit ISIS enclave in Borno
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), working alongside Nigerian armed forces, has launched fresh airstrikes on ISIS/ISWAP hideouts in northeastern Nigeria following the killing of senior commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. According…
How Nigerian, US special forces eliminated ISIS deputy leader Al-Minuki in lake Chad assault
A high-risk joint counterterrorism operation conducted by Nigerian and United States special forces has resulted in the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the reported second-in-command of ISIS in Africa, following a…
Presidency dismisses doubts over killing of ISWAP commander
The Presidency on Saturday defended the reported killing of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting that the operation was based on months of coordinated intelligence…
Tinubu confirms killing of ISIS leader, his fighters in Lake Chad area
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior leader of the Islamic State (IS), during a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States…
ISIS deputy global leader killed in joint Nigerian-US operation — Trump
United States President Donald Trump has announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of ISIS, during a joint counterterrorism operation involving American and Nigerian forces. Trump…
Troops dismantle IPOB camp in Imo, recover suspected remains of slain soldiers
Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during an…
Military sets up ‘court-martial’ for 36 personnel over alleged coup plot
The Nigerian military has inaugurated a court-martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The panel, set up by…
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe, neutralise 24 fighters, recover arms
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully foiled a terrorist attack on Kukareta, Yobe state in the early hours of Thursday, inflicting heavy…
Troops uncover suspected terrorist drone launch site in Borno
Troops have discovered a suspected terrorist drone launch site during a fighting patrol in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused…
FG files 13-count charge against alleged coup plotters
The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has filed a 13-count charge at the Federal High Court, Abuja, against six individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the government and…