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Explainer: Is Kainji Air Force Base A U.S. Military Base?

Global UpfrontFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

By Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu Garba (rtd) A story is circulating that Kainji Air Force Base is a United States military base. That claim is

Senator Ndume Demands U.S.-Led Military Strikes In North-East On Boko Haram, ISWAP Strongholds

Global UpfrontDec 27, 2025December 27, 20250

A former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to expand its newly intensified joint military cooperation

Why US–Nigeria Counter-terrorism Cooperation Remains Critical To Defeating Insurgency

Global UpfrontDec 27, 2025December 27, 20251

By Zagazola Makama The ongoing United States–Nigeria counter-terrorism operations are critical not only to degrading terrorist networks, but also to helping the international community, particularly

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU To Strengthen Defence Cooperation

Global UpfrontDec 9, 2025December 9, 20251

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between

China’s Support For Mali’s Military Carries Risks: Researcher Outlines What They Are

Global UpfrontJun 18, 2025June 18, 20250

By Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah Mali, a landlocked Sahelian nation of 25 million people, has faced significant instability since 2012, marked by terrorism, state neglect

Sino/South African Military Cooperation To Expand

Global UpfrontJun 17, 2025June 17, 20250

defenceWeb, June 17, 2025 Ahead of being part of the government contingent welcoming home SA soldiers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South

Fight Against Terrorism: Nigeria, Russia To Deepen Military, Technical Cooperation

Global UpfrontMay 12, 2025May 12, 20250

The Russian Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence and military-technical cooperation with Nigeria as part of efforts to promote peace, sovereignty and stability

Nigeria, Israel To Strengthen Military Cooperation As Ambassador Visits Defence Ministry

Global UpfrontApr 24, 2025April 25, 20250

The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, on Thursday visited Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja with the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, reaffirming

Nigeria To Deepen Security Partnership With China, To Collaborate On Local Arms Production, Military Training

Global UpfrontJan 10, 2025January 10, 20250

Nigeria on Thursday said it is deepening its security partnership with the People’s Republic of China especially in collaborating on local arms production and military

Lessons From Ejection Of France

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2024December 10, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Tuesday December 10, 2024 Fuelled by a mix of historical grievances, contemporary dissatisfaction, nationalistic sentiments and new geopolitical politics and players,