Trump Says US, Nigerian Forces ‘Eliminate’ Senior IS Leader
US President Trump said that American and Nigerian military forces have killed a senior Islamic State group leader.
Nigerian Airstrikes Kill 13 Civilians, Military Disputes Deaths
Airstrikes in central Nigeria at the weekend killed 13 civilians, in an attack the military said killed 70 "bandit" gang members.
Scores Killed in Airstrikes in NE Nigeria: Locals Amnesty
Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, Amnesty International said Sunday.
Over 20 Villagers Killed by ‘Bandits’ in Nigeria
Twenty-one people were killed in clashes with "bandits" in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state after villagers refused to pay them money.
Jihadists Kill Top Nigerian General in Attack on Base
Jihadists killed an army general and several troops in an attack on a military base in northeast Nigeria, government sources said.
Nigeria Moves Toward Regional Leadership in Military Industry With New Deal
State-owned Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with EIB Group to expand the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities.
Nigeria Village Attack Death Toll Rises to 50: Humanitarian Sources
Armed men killed 50 people in a village in Niger state in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week, humanitarian sources.
Nigerian Military Rescues 31 Worshippers Kidnapped During Easter Church Masses
The Nigerian military rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in the Kaduna state, though at least five others were killed.
Jihadists Raid Nigeria Police Station, Kill 4 Officers
Militants raided a police station in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, killing four policemen, and also targeted a camp for displaced persons, the force said, as the country experiences a surge in jihadist violence.
Dozens Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Attacks: Residents, Militias
At least 38 people were killed this week in suspected extremist attacks on loggers and a village in northeast Nigeria, anti-jihadist militia and residents told AFP on Friday.
US Troops in Nigeria Using Reaper Drones for Recon: Nigerian Military
US military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military said.
Nigeria Seeks to Boost Security Through Local Technology Development
Nigeria aims to strengthen security capabilities by closer coordination between its defense sector and technology institutions.
Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Manufacturing Push
Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for up to $200 million to build defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.
Nigerian Troops Kill 80 Jihadists in Northeast: Military
Nigerian soldiers killed 80 jihadists who planned to attack a military position in conflict-battered Borno state, two days after multiple suicide bomber attacks in the state capital, the military said.
Nigeria Suicide Attacks Kill 23, Wound More Than 100
Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others.
‘Bandit’ Attack in Central Nigeria Kills 20
Gunmen killed 20 people and stole cattle from a village in central Nigeria in a "bandit" attack, a local development organization said.
Troops Kill ‘Over 20’ Jihadists in Northeast Nigeria: Military
Nigerian soldiers killed 20 jihadists in the country's northeastern Yobe state, following a raft of "coordinated attacks" on military bases.
Nigerian Jihadists Kill at Least 10 Troops in ‘Coordinated’ Raids
A string of jihadist attacks in Nigeria killed at least 14 people, including 10 soldiers, according to local civilian and military sources.
Jihadists Kill at Least 30 in Northern Nigeria
At least 30 people were killed in three separate jihadist attacks in northern Nigeria, where escalating violence has choked the region in recent months.
Terra Industries Bags $34M in Rapid Funding Boost for African Security Tech
Nigeria-based Terra Industries has raised $34 million in funding to expand manufacturing capacity of its autonomous systems.
Nigeria Announces Arrival of 100 US Soldiers
Some 100 US soldiers are being deployed to Nigeria as part of increased military cooperation to fight insecurity in the West African country.
Dozens Killed in Fresh Nigeria Attacks
Motorcycle-riding gunmen swept into three villages in a central region of Nigeria, shooting dead or cutting the throats of at least 46 people, a humanitarian source told AFP on Saturday.
30 Christians Kidnapped in Northwest Nigeria: Clerics
Gunmen kidnapped around 30 people from two Christian communities in northwestern Nigeria, the latest in a recent spate of abductions, two clerics said Thursday.
US Deploys 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military
The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.
