The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100 percent of certain U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government demonstrates concrete progress in tackling violence and protecting its citizens. The amendment, sponsored by Representative Gregory Steube of Florida's 17th Congressional District, was adopted by a voice vote on Wednesday, …
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has warned against involving the United States in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, saying such a move could expose the country to foreign terror groups and escalate violence. In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi described Nigeria’s sovereignty as “a red line,” insisting that the Nigerian military has the capacity to …
Nigeria is once again in the grip of grief and fear as fresh attacks in 2026 have left communities shattered and families buried in mourning, with no clear end in sight. The deadly Palm Sunday attack in Agwan Rukuba community in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has become the latest symbol …
Entering the year 2026, Nigerians have faced unprecedented terror violence just barely seven weeks into the new year. From the Northeast to the North Central states, attacks have escalated both in frequency and lethality, leaving communities traumatized and families shattered. On 3–4 February 2026, heavily armed gunmen swept through Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara …
The Presidency has responded to recent comments by United States President Donald Trump, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “well ahead” of what it described as an orchestrated political campaign unfolding in the U.S. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga made the remarks in a post on X on Sunday, following Trump’s …
The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to address renewed allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The statement comes after Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to stop attacks on Christians and hinted at possible military action to, in his …
By Esther Ososanya The United States has approved a $346 million sale of bombs, rockets, and precision-guided weapons to Nigeria. The move aims to strengthen the West African nation’s fight against rising terrorist violence. The U.S. State Department said in a statement on Wednesday that the deal would “support the foreign policy goals of …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has wiped out a major Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The air raids also destroyed a large ammunition depot used by the terror group. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai launched the strikes on …
