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US Claims Biggest Terrorist Equipment Haul in Nigeria Since the 9/11 Attacks

Security & Conflict Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
The US-Nigeria counterterrorism operation has produced what American officials describe as the largest terrorist equipment haul in Nigeria since the 9/11 attacks, while eliminating senior ISIS and ISWAP commanders and dismantling militant infrastructure.

Nigeria Strikes Against ISIS Intensify as Over 40 Oyo Schoolchildren Remain Missing

Security & Conflict Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Fresh AFRICOM-backed strikes hit ISIS targets in northeast Nigeria after the killing of ISIS deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, as mass school abductions deepen the country’s security crisis.

Lake Chad Boko Haram Attack Kills 2 Generals After Deadly Chad Army Raid

Security & Conflict Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
A major Lake Chad Boko Haram attack killed 24 Chadian soldiers on Barka Tolorom island before another ambush claimed two generals, raising fears of a renewed insurgent surge across the Lake Chad Basin.

U.S. Surveillance Drones Enter Nigeria’s Northeast as Military Looks to Regain Edge

Security & Conflict Bamidele Tolani Bamidele Tolani -
U.S. military trainers are supporting Nigerian forces with surveillance drones in the northeast, as renewed insurgent activity in Borno highlights ongoing security challenges and the growing role of intelligence-led operations.

Northeast Nigeria Security Crisis Deepens as Insurgent Attacks Intensify

Security & Conflict Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Northeast Nigeria Security Crisis (March 2026): Over 300 abducted in Ngoshe as Islamist militants escalate to coordinated raids. Discover how weaponized drones and "Motorbike Blitz" tactics are shifting the insurgency landscape in the Lake Chad Basin.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

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Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

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A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

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The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.

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