World Feb 16 U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria to help train soldiers, country's military says By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
World Feb 14 At least 32 dead in Nigeria after gunmen attack 3 communities The dawn raid were targeted on the communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa, in the Borgu area of Niger state. By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
World Dec 26 Watch 10:25 Breaking down U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria and the complicated conflict there President Trump said that he delayed U.S. military strikes in Nigeria until Christmas Day to deliver a message to groups he alleges are targeting Christians. The Nigerian government praised the attacks and said it provided the U.S. with the necessary… By Nick Schifrin
World Dec 26 Nigerian residents of Jabo are rattled after close U.S. airstrikes made their homes shake and the sky glow red Villagers, who had never experienced a terror attack, were confused and scared. By Ope Adetayo, Tunde Omolehin, Associated Press
World Dec 26 What to know about the Islamic State militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria Although officials did not say which group was targeted, security analysts said the target is most likely the Lakurawa group, an IS-affiliated jihadi group. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
Dec 25 U.S. launches strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, Trump says By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the targeting of Christians. Continue reading
Dec 23 Nigerians welcome release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school By Associated Press Some of the children appeared to be malnourished or in shock on Monday as they arrived at a government ceremony. Police said they were freed Sunday, a month after gunmen stormed their Catholic school. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 6:40 News Wrap: Paramount Skydance starts bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery In our news wrap Monday, Paramount Skydance launched a hostile all-cash offer directly to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders just days after a deal was formed with Netflix, President Trump's former personal lawyer resigned as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey,… Continue watching
Dec 03 Trump administration restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family members involved in mass killings and violence against Christians in the West African country, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 25 All 24 schoolgirls abducted from school Nigeria have been rescued, president says By Associated Press Nigeria's president has announced that all 24 schoolgirls who were abducted by armed assailants from a school last week in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued. Continue reading