Strategic Target in Nigeria’s North-West — Expert Analyzes U.S. Drone Strike Rationale in Sokoto.

The recent U.S. counterterrorism drone strike in Nigeria’s North-West, which marked America’s first publicly acknowledged military action in the region, has raised significant questions about Washington’s strategic calculus. While insecurity plagues many parts of Nigeria, the strike specifically targeted a terrorist enclave in Sokoto State, a move experts say points to a highly selective and…

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US Airstrikes in Nigeria Disrupt Terrorist Groups, Spark Regional Displacement.

Recent missile strikes by the United States military on terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria have reportedly forced extremist elements to relocate, raising concerns of a regional displacement and new security challenges.   The strikes, authorized by President Donald Trump on Christmas Day and coordinated with the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State-affiliated hideouts in Sokoto State….

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Tinubu Confirms U.S. Attack Helicopters Inbound to Bolster War on Insecurity.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced today that a fleet of four advanced attack helicopters procured from the United States is set to arrive in Nigeria “soon,” marking a significant escalation in the federal government’s efforts to combat the nation’s pervasive security crisis.   The President made the disclosure during a high-level meeting with leaders of…

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Nigeria, U.S. Conduct Joint Military Strike In Northwest, Signal More Operations to Come

The Nigerian government confirmed Friday that it carried out a “joint” precision military operation with United States forces on Christmas Day, targeting ISIS-affiliated militants in the northwestern state of Sokoto. The action signals a potential escalation in coordinated counter-terrorism efforts amid complex regional security crises. In a televised interview, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Clash with Carthage Eagles in Fès Showdown

FÈS, MOROCCO – A classic African football rivalry will be renewed on Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles face off in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.   Set against the historic backdrop of Fès, the clash pits two sides brimming with confidence after winning their…

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Presidency Denies Reports of Gbajabiamila’s Removal as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Presidency has issued a strong denial following widespread reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, replacing him with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.   In a statement released on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…

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Supreme Court Dismisses INEC Appeal Over SDP Leadership, Awards N2 Million Costs.

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), declaring the case as lacking merit and “purely academic.”   In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court also awarded costs of N2…

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Gold Surges to Unprecedented Peak Amid Mounting Bets on Federal Reserve Rate Cuts

Gold prices soared to a historic high on Monday, driven by growing market confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will extend its rate-cutting cycle into the coming year. In early trading, the spot price of gold reached an all-time peak of  $4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing its previous record of $4,381.52 set in October.   The…

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Frenchwoman Jailed 10 Years for Terrorist Conspiracy.

A French court has sentenced Carole Sun, 30, to 10 years in prison for participating in a terrorist conspiracy linked to the Islamic State group.   Sun, who travelled to Syria in 2014, was repatriated to France in 2022 after years in detention camps.   The court found that she knowingly associated with high-profile IS…

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