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NAF Sustains Offensive In Northwest, Strikes Terrorists’ Strongholds

Global UpfrontJun 20, 2026June 20, 20260

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets has sustained relentless air operations against terrorists and armed bandits across the North West, delivering precision strikes on identified criminal

Terrorism, Banditry, Clashes Driving Poverty Across Northern Nigeria – Report

Global UpfrontJun 19, 2026June 19, 20260

A new report has revealed that violent conflict across the northern part of the country is deepening poverty and weakening the ability of households to

Terrorism And Tinubu’s Yoruba Test

Global UpfrontMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

By Farooq Kperogi, May 23, 2026 For more than a year, a conscientious, cosmopolitan retired senior military officer from the North has told me that

Northwest, Central Nigeria Emerge As Hub for Sahelian Terrorists

Global UpfrontApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Lakurawa terrorists' location after a bombing attack

U.S., Nigeria Conduct Joint “Precision Strikes Against Foreign ISIS Elements In North West Nigeria” – DHQ

Global UpfrontDec 26, 2025December 26, 20250

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in conjunction with the United States of America (USA), has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements

U.S. Provides $5 Million To UNICEF For Lifesaving Nutrition Support in Northwest Nigeria

Global UpfrontDec 4, 2025December 4, 20251

The U.S. State Department on Thursday announced the provision of $5 million to UNICEF to deliver lifesaving nutrition support to at least 70,000 children with

Nigeria! Going, Going…U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group To The Rescue?

Global UpfrontDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

EXPRESSO_PresidencyWatch>>By Steve Osuji As non-state actors encircle Nigeria like vultures and inflict maximum punishment, threatening to overrun her, President Bola Tinubu hurriedly proclaimed emergency. If

CAS Visits Northwest Operations, Says “We’ll Hunt Them (Terrorists) Down And Protect Our People”

Global UpfrontNov 14, 2025November 14, 20250

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Friday reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) unwavering commitment to defending the nation

Insecurity: Over 180 Schools Shut in Northern Nigeria

Global UpfrontOct 3, 2025October 3, 20251

At least 188 public schools have been shut down due to insecurity in Northern Nigeria. A search carried out by our reporters showed that many

AES Intelligence Agencies Trail Funds Linking Nigerian Bandit Kingpins, Politicians to Border Arms Procurement

Global UpfrontSep 25, 2025September 25, 20251

By Zagazola Makama Intelligence agencies from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are investigating notorious bandit kingpins from Northwestern Nigeria