sokoto airstrikes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...