US Military Increases Materiel Deliveries & Intelligence With Nigeria, Push Against ISIS Terrorists

The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.

The Pentagon has also maintained open lines of communication with militaries in junta-led Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, Lieutenant General John Brennan said.

Kaduna Abduction!! The Military Refutes Claims Of Delayed Response And Reaffirms Its Dedication To Rescuing Victims.

The Nigerian military has denied claims that its response to the attack in Kurmin Wali community, Kaduna State, where over 100 worshippers were abducted last Sunday, has been slow or lacking proactivity in efforts to rescue the victims.

Some members of the community, located in Kajuru Local Government Area, had reportedly accused the military of a sluggish response, alleging that security forces failed to prevent or swiftly rescue the abducted worshippers.

BREAKING NEWS: Troops Neutralise Two Boko Haram Commanders, 10 Others In Sambisa, Mandara Mountains

In what is described as a renewed fight under Desert Sanity V, the troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai said they have neutralised two high-profile Boko Haram commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida, as well as eight other fighters along the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains.

JUST IN: Seven Killed In Plateau Mining Site Attack

The attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m on Thursday when suspected armed bandits stormed the site with the intention of carting away illegally mined minerals.

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), were alerted to the incident at about 8:40 a.m. by a local resident and immediately mobilised to the area to restore normalcy.

JUST IN: 6 killed as IED explodes in Imo market

6 killed as IED explodes in Imo market

Six persons have been killed by an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted at Eke Ubaheze market, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

11 States Embrace FG Ranching Plan as Killings Surge

Wassap9ja News Report 11 States Embrace FG Ranching Plan as Killings Surge

Eleven states are taking steps to commence ranching as a way to address the age-long violent clashes between herders and farmers, which have claimed several lives.

While some states have allocated lands for ranching, many others have pledged lands, and a few are developing policies that will guide the initiative as a viable business venture.

Benue bloodbath: Military, IG Launch Cross-Border Manhunt For Killers

• Military and the police have launched a joint manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers.
• Musa urging the youths to support the military, he sought support from every Nigerian too.

The military and the police have launched a joint, cross-border manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of Friday, June 13, 2025.

Benue Attack: UN Condemns Benue Killings, Calls for Justice

• UN Secretary-General condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue.
• According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept.
• Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said, “We’re monitoring the situation.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed.

President Tinubu rescheduled His Kaduna trip, to visit Benue People

• Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday.
• Special Adviser to the President stated this in a statement he signed Monday.
• The official visit will now occur on Thursday, June 19, 2025 and also meeting with all stakeholders in the state.

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.

BREAKING: IG of police arrived in Benue, ordered the deployment of additional tactical teams

• The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode, arrives Benue, deploys more officers to stop killings
• IG of police arrived in Benue, ordered the deployment of additional tactical teams.
• According to Punch Newspaper, calls from social media Government to declare a state of emergency in Benue.
• At least 45 people were confirmed dead in Guma LGA and also confirmed families burned alive.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State and ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to the region following a wave of deadly attacks that have left scores dead.

SHOCKING! SEE What Soyinka Tells FG Declare Herdsmen...

Professor Wole Soyinka has asked the Federal Government to declare as terrorists, herdsmen responsible for attacks in states across the country.

We have S*x with Soldiers, CJTF in Exchange for Food – Wives of Boko haram Suspects

About 1300 displaced Borno women have, in a letter to Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, accused the Nigerian military of ‘wrongly’ arresting their husbands and

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 16th December

Troops captured 220 Boko Haram insurgents in North-East

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The Nigerian Army on Friday said its troops had captured 220 Boko Haram insurgents in various clearance operations in the northeast region.

NAF bombs Boko Haram hideouts in Sambisa, kills more insurgents

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The Nigerian Air Force ( NAF ) said on Friday it has carried out more air strikes against the Boko Haram terrorists in the Sambisa general area in Borno State, killing scores of insurgents and destroying their hideouts in the process.

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 15th December

Army General leading attack against Boko Haram had been relieved off his duty

Army General leading attack against Boko Haram had been relieved off his duty

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Attahiru Ibrahim, has been relieved from his duties, his redeployment was confirmed three days after Boko Haram insurgents carried out one of the deadliest attacks on Biu town in Borno where at least 18 people were killed and 52 others seriously injured.