U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills denies allegations that USAID funds Boko Haram in Nigeria, emphasizing strict oversight on U.S. aid. His statement follows claims by U.S. lawmaker Scott Perry, prompting Nigerian Senate investigations. Mills reaffirmed America’s commitment to counterterrorism...
Major General Adekunle Ariyibi of Nigeria's Defence Headquarters reveals Boko Haram and ISWAP’s continued foreign funding. He links their operations, including advanced weaponry and drones, to external backing. Following claims by US Congressman Scott Perry, Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator...
Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Nigerian government to investigate US Congressman Scott Perry’s claim that USAID inadvertently funded terrorist groups like Boko Haram. Ndume stressed the significance of the allegation and questioned the role of foreign NGOs in Nigeria's insurgency-stricken...
U.S. Congressman Scott Perry alleges that USAID has indirectly funded terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS. He claims millions were mismanaged on projects in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The accusations align with Trump and Musk’s push to shut down the agency, raising concerns about foreign...
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that 800 ex-Boko Haram militants are undergoing deradicalisation under Operation Safe Corridor. While 129,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered, only a fraction qualify for rehabilitation. The initiative has sparked mixed...
Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Malam-Fatori, Borno, killing a battalion commander and 19 soldiers. The assault follows similar attacks in Borno, including the killing of 20 fishermen in Bama. The ongoing insurgency demands urgent action from the Nigerian government and military...
Boko Haram terrorists ambushed Nigerian military troops in Baga, Borno State, while they were attempting to recover the bodies of 40 civilians killed by the insurgents. Several soldiers and civilians have gone missing, and casualties remain unconfirmed. The attack follows a deadly incident in...
The Nigerian military confirmed the death of six soldiers and the elimination of 34 terrorists in Borno State on January 4, 2025. The terrorists attacked a Forward Operating Base, retaliating for the killing of their commander. The military foiled the attack with timely reinforcements and air...
Seven NSCDC officers are missing after a Boko Haram ambush in Kaduna. The attack took place while the officers were on a mission to inspect the national grid installation. Despite neutralizing over 50 insurgents, seven officers remain unaccounted for, and an urgent search is ongoing.
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The Nigerian Army has declared 44 soldiers deployed to combat Boko Haram in Borno State wanted for desertion. Their bank accounts have been frozen as the military issues a call for their apprehension. This follows increasing discontent among troops, with some seeking voluntary retirement to join...
Thirteen former Boko Haram fighters have escaped from a rehabilitation camp in Borno State, taking rifles and motorcycles provided by the government. This incident raises concerns about the effectiveness of the state’s deradicalization program, which aims to reintegrate repentant militants into...
The Nigeria Police Force arrested Taimako Mato, a suspected Boko Haram weapons instructor, along with four associates linked to gunrunning activities. The operation, which took place in Bauchi and Plateau states, resulted in the seizure of illegal arms, including a PKT machine gun and multiple...
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents attacked Faudiya School in Geidam, Yobe State, early on August 30, 2024, killing three students. The incident occurred while the victims were asleep, raising concerns over safety in the region as the community mourns their loss.
In a tragic incident...
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