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Iran Dismisses U.S. 15-point Ceasefire Plan – Issues Own 5-point Demands On Leadership Deaths, Hormuz

Global UpfrontMar 25, 2026March 25, 20260

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries,

Why The U.S. Can Destroy Terrorist Camps In Nigeria, But Not Terrorism

Global UpfrontFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

By Obasesam Okoi US military airstrikes on Islamic State-linked militants in north-western Nigeria on Christmas Day 2025 attracted global attention. The focus was on the

U.S. Airstrikes Were A Constrained Choice For Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 9, 2026February 9, 20260

On Christmas night 2025, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched airstrikes in Sokoto State, northwest Nigeria, targeting what it described as Islamic State terrorists.

Airstrikes: NAF Orders Probe into Alleged Casualties in Kurigi, Niger State, Reaffirms Commitment To Civilian Protection

Global UpfrontJan 28, 2026January 28, 20260

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday announced a probe into alleged casualties arising from an air operation conducted in Kurigi Village, Kontokoro District, Mariga

The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria

Global UpfrontJan 20, 2026January 20, 20260

By Franc Utoo Esq The story told in that New York Times article is not just wrong; it is an injury added to an open

NAF Jets Neutralize 10 ISWAP Terrorists In “Devastating Airstrikes” In Timbuktu Triangle

Global UpfrontJan 14, 2026January 14, 20260

By Zagazola Makama The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), leveraging real-time intelligence and persistent aerial surveillance, has neutralised dozens of Islamic State West

Will U.S. Airstrikes In Nigeria Stop Terrorism? What They Can – And Cannot – Achieve

Global UpfrontJan 5, 2026January 5, 20260

Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) Recent United States airstrikes against suspected terrorist targets in Northern Nigeria have reignited a familiar and necessary debate: can

Insecurity: Extend U.S. Airstrikes To Benue State, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa Pleads

Global UpfrontJan 5, 2026January 5, 20260

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has called on the United States (U.S.) government to extend its airstrikes

Trump Announces “Powerful And Deadly Strike” On ISIS Terrorists’ Camps In Northwest Nigeria

Global UpfrontDec 26, 2025December 26, 20250

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “powerful and deadly strike” targeting the ISIS terrorist group in Northwest Nigeria on December 25, 25. Trump said on

NAF ‘Surgical’ Airstrikes Destroy Terrorist Stronghold in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara, Eliminates Several Fighters

Global UpfrontNov 15, 2025November 15, 20251

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday announced that one of its aircraft recorded a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State,