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SEC Mandates Asset Freezes for Entities Linked to ISIS
Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze all assets and report any financial links related to an individual and three firms sanctioned for ISIS ties.
Military Captures Arab ISIS Suspect Following Repelled ISWAP Raid in Borno
Operation HADIN KAI troops captured a suspected Arab ISIS operative following a failed ISWAP attack on Cross Kauwa, Borno State.
Defence Headquarters Confirms 200 US Military Personnel Remain in Nigeria
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters clarifies that 200 US military personnel remain in the country for joint intelligence and training, distinguishing them from units recently withdrawn after completing a specific mission in the Lake Chad Basin.
US military reduces presence in Nigeria following successful counterterrorism mission
Most US military personnel have departed Nigeria following the completion of a targeted counterterrorism mission, though intelligence sharing and security cooperation between the two nations continue.
Unseen Interventions: A Commentary on US Military Operations in Nigeria by Ochereome Nnanna
Sebastian Lukacs Gorka recently disclosed that the U.S. military eliminated 199 jihadist fighters in Nigeria, fueling concerns over the effectiveness of the current administration's security strategy.
Nigeria’s Military Clarifies US Report on Neutralized Jihadists
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirms that the recent US disclosure of 199 neutralized jihadists refers to a joint counter-terrorism operation conducted in May 2026.
ISIS claims capture of military hardware in Niger base raid
A video attributed to ISIS displays military-grade weapons allegedly seized from a base in Inates, Niger, raising fears about extremist capabilities in the Sahel.
Residents Baffled by Terrorism Financing Allegations Against Quiet Lagos Businessman
Neighbours in Lagos are expressing disbelief after the U.S. government sanctioned local businessman Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad for alleged ties to ISIS financing, describing him instead as a quiet and deeply religious man.
Nigeria Prepares Prosecution Against BDC Operator Sanctioned by US for Terror Financing
The EFCC is preparing to prosecute a Lagos-based BDC operator and three firms after the US sanctioned them for allegedly funding ISIS operations.
US Imposes Sanctions on Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Operations
The U.S. has sanctioned a Lagos-based financier and three currency exchange firms for supporting ISIS, marking a continued effort to dismantle the terror group's international financial networks.