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  1. New York Times Report Reveals How Unverified Data from Nigerian Activist Influenced US Airstrikes in Nigeria

    Nigeria New York Times Report Reveals How Unverified Data from Nigerian Activist Influenced US Airstrikes in Nigeria

    The Digest: A report by The New York Times reveals that information from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of a Nigerian civil liberties NGO, was used by U.S. lawmakers to support claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. According to the report, Umeagbalasi’s estimates...
  2. Minister Edun Assures US Airstrike Won’t Destabilise Nigerian Financial Markets

    Nigeria Minister Edun Assures US Airstrike Won’t Destabilise Nigerian Financial Markets

    The Digest: Finance Minister Wale Edun has assured investors that the recent U.S. airstrike on terrorist targets in Sokoto State will not destabilise Nigeria’s financial markets, framing the operation instead as a reinforcement of security and economic confidence. In a statement issued Sunday...
  3. Sokoto Issues Alert as Lakurawa Terrorists Flee After U.S. Airstrikes

    Nigeria Sokoto Issues Alert as Lakurawa Terrorists Flee After U.S. Airstrikes

    The Digest: Sokoto State has alerted neighboring regions that Lakurawa terrorists may be on the move after fleeing their camps in Tangaza, which were targeted in last week's U.S. airstrikes. Key Points: Multiple explosive devices have been discovered at the strike site in Jabo, Tambuwal...
  4. Senator Ndume Calls for US-Nigeria Joint Operations to Extend to North-East

    Nigeria Senator Ndume Calls for US-Nigeria Joint Operations to Extend to North-East

    The Digest: Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Federal Government to expand its ongoing military collaboration with the United States to Nigeria’s North-East, arguing it is crucial to dismantle the major strongholds of terrorist groups in the region. Key Points: Ndume commended the recent...
  5. Army Chief Meets Sultan of Sokoto to Reaffirm Stability Pledge After US Airstrikes

    Nigeria Army Chief Meets Sultan of Sokoto to Reaffirm Stability Pledge After US Airstrikes

    The Digest: Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, in a move to reinforce civil-military relations and promote national unity following recent US airstrikes in the state. Key Points: The visit occurred less than 24...
  6. US Resumes Surveillance Flights Over Sambisa Forest After Sokoto Airstrikes

    Nigeria US Resumes Surveillance Flights Over Sambisa Forest After Sokoto Airstrikes

    The Digest: The United States has resumed intelligence and reconnaissance operations over Nigeria’s Sambisa forest, signaling continued military engagement just days after conducting airstrikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto. Key Points: Surveillance flights resumed on Saturday following a...
  7. Who Are the Lakurawa? The Sokoto Terror Group Targeted by US Airstrike

    Nigeria Who Are the Lakurawa? The Sokoto Terror Group Targeted by US Airstrike

    The Digest: A recent US-Nigeria airstrike in Sokoto has highlighted the complex and debated presence of terrorist groups in Nigeria's North-West, distinct from the ISIS stronghold in the North-East. Key Points: The operation targeted ISIS-linked militants, but experts debate the group's...
  8. Tambuwal Calls for Expanded Anti-Terror Strikes Beyond Sokoto

    Nigeria Tambuwal Calls for Expanded Anti-Terror Strikes Beyond Sokoto

    The Digest: Senator Aminu Tambuwal has urged the Federal Government to broaden its collaborative security operations against terrorists beyond Sokoto State, advocating for a nationwide approach. Key Points: The Sokoto South Senator emphasized the need for expansive, not concentrated...
  9. PDP Slams FG Over Communication Failure on US Airstrikes

    Nigeria PDP Slams FG Over Communication Failure on US Airstrikes

    The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Federal Government for failing to inform Nigerians about recent U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto before former President Donald Trump announced them publicly. Who owns the narrative when sovereignty is shared? Key Points: PDP...
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