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US Military Confirms Small Team Deployed to Nigeria

The United States military has confirmed the deployment of a small team to Nigeria, describing the move as part of ongoing security cooperation. While officials insist the personnel are not on combat operations, the disclosure has drawn attention to Nigeria’s evolving counterterrorism partnerships and the scope of foreign military involvement at a time of heightened insecurity.

US ISR Flights Over Nigeria Intensify as Silence From Abuja Fuels Security Speculation

IDNN10 months ago10 months ago0

Reports of US ISR flights over Nigeria have triggered intense speculation after a manned American surveillance aircraft allegedly flew repeated missions over ISWAP strongholds in Borno. With neither Abuja nor Washington confirming the operations, public anxiety is rising amid questions about covert counterterrorism agreements and foreign military presence in Nigerian airspace.

Tinubu, NSA and NIA Boss Join Aqaba Process in Rome as Nigeria Moves to Fortify Counterterror Network

IDNN11 months ago11 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a counterterrorism summit jointly hosted by Jordan and Italy. The talks, which draw leaders and intelligence chiefs from across Africa, will address terrorism in the Sahel, maritime insecurity, and digital radicalisation in West Africa.

Tinubu: NIN-SIM Linkage Reduces Fraud, Boosts Security

IDNNSep 17, 202517.09.20250

President Bola Tinubu says the linkage of National Identification Numbers with SIM cards has drastically reduced fraud and boosted national security. Speaking at Nigeria’s Identity Day, he described digital identity as the “foundation of citizenship” and pledged to enforce its mandatory use across sectors. Officials say 126m Nigerians are now enrolled in the NIN database.

DSS Accuses Nnamdi Kanu of Ordering Killings, Court Burnings Through Radio Broadcasts

IDNNMay 9, 20250

DSS tells court that Nnamdi Kanu ordered killings, court burnings, and police beheadings through Radio Biafra broadcasts.