Usa Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/usa/ Reporting Nigeria security Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:24:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Usa Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/usa/ 32 32 Sustained US- Nigeria Offensive Tightens Noose on ISWAP as Leadership, Logistics Networks Come Under Pressure https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/04/sustained-us-nigeria-offensive-tightens-noose-on-iswap-as-leadership-logistics-networks-come-under-pressure/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:24:43 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23377 Sustained US- Nigeria Offensive Tightens Noose on ISWAP as Leadership, Logistics Networks Come Under Pressure By: Zagazola Makama Sustained military operations by US AFRICOM- Nigerian forces are placing increasing pressure on the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), with recent intelligence assessments indicating significant disruptions to the group’s leadership structure, foreign and logistics networks and […]

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]]> Another Joint Nigeria-US Airstrike Neutralises 21 Additional ISWAP terrorists in Borno https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/01/another-joint-nigeria-us-airstrike-neutralises-21-additional-iswap-terrorists-in-borno/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:01:01 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23318 Another Joint Nigeria-US Airstrike Neutralises 21 Additional ISWAP terrorists in Borno By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Military under HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), have carried out another successful precision airstrike on a terrorist enclave at Arege in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, neutralising 21 insurgents. Sources […]

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]]> Battle Damage Assessment: How US-Nigerian Airstrikes Killed Scores of ISWAP, Dismantling Logistics Networks in Lake Chad https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/01/battle-damage-assessment-how-us-nigerian-airstrikes-killed-scores-of-iswap-dismantling-logistics-networks-in-lake-chad/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:52:39 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23316 Battle Damage Assessment: How US-Nigerian Airstrikes Killed Scores of ISWAP, Dismantling Logistics Networks in Lake Chad By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Military under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) partners, has sustained multiple intelligence-driven airstrikes on ISWAP terrorist enclaves in the Lake Chad region, resulting in significant battlefield […]

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]]> U.S Urges Stronger Protection for Christians as Nigeria–U.S Security Partnership Deepens https://securitydigestng.com/2026/01/22/u-s-urges-stronger-protection-for-christians-as-nigeria-u-s-security-partnership-deepens/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:44:20 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21791 U.S Urges Stronger Protection for Christians as Nigeria–U.S Security Partnership Deepens The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening security cooperation with Nigeria while urging stronger, sustained action to protect Christian communities and curb terrorism, following what it described as “tremendous strides” made by both countries in recent months. Speaking at a high-level engagement […]

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]]> How propaganda and exaggerated genocide narratives triggered punitive international actions against Nigeria https://securitydigestng.com/2025/12/17/how-propaganda-and-exaggerated-genocide-narratives-triggered-punitive-international-actions-against-nigeria/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:50:27 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21565 How propaganda and exaggerated genocide narratives triggered punitive international actions against Nigeria By: Zagazola Makama Recent United States visa restrictions and mass deportation measures affecting Nigerian nationals have reopened debate on how sustained propaganda, misinformation and alarmist narratives about insecurity in Nigeria shaped international perceptions and policy responses against the country. While Nigeria continues to […]

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]]> Social media reckless leaks of U.S ISR flights over Lake Chad force ISWAP fighters to relocate https://securitydigestng.com/2025/12/01/social-media-reckless-leaks-of-u-s-isr-flights-over-lake-chad-force-iswap-fighters-to-relocate/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:11:53 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21461 Social media reckless leaks of U.S ISR flights over Lake Chad force ISWAP fighters to relocate By: Zagazola Makama Reckless disclosure of sensitive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations by social media users has compromised ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the Lake Chad region, forcing Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to relocate from monitored […]

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]]> U.S. Military Intervention in Nigeria: A Road to Nowhere https://securitydigestng.com/2025/11/06/u-s-military-intervention-in-nigeria-a-road-to-nowhere/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:13:41 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21309 U.S. Military Intervention in Nigeria: A Road to Nowhere By Capt. Bishop C. Johnson, U.S. Army (Rtd) In the wake of recent reports that the United States military, acting on President Donald Trump’s directive, is drawing up plans for possible intervention in Nigeria to “protect Christians” from Islamist militants, a deeper strategic analysis reveals that […]

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]]> Chad closes border with Nigeria amid U.S. invasion rumours https://securitydigestng.com/2025/11/03/chad-closes-border-with-nigeria-amid-u-s-invasion-rumours/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:25:26 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21276 Chad closes border with Nigeria amid U.S. invasion rumours By: Zagazola Makama The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans in West Africa. Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a complete […]

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]]> CISA Warns Against Western Propaganda Framing Nigeria’s Security Crisis as Religious War https://securitydigestng.com/2025/10/08/cisa-warns-against-western-propaganda-framing-nigerias-security-crisis-as-religious-war/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:27:46 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21163 CISA Warns Against Western Propaganda Framing Nigeria’s Security Crisis as Religious War The Citizens Initiative for Safety Awareness (CISA) has strongly condemned what it described as a “deliberate and dangerous attempt” by some Western interests, particularly sections of the United States Congress and media, to misrepresent Nigeria’s security challenges as targeted attacks on Christians. In […]

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]]> Nigeria, US Deepen Military Partnership on Precision Firepower and Civilian Protection https://securitydigestng.com/2025/09/09/nigeria-us-deepen-military-partnership-on-precision-firepower-and-civilian-protection/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:47:55 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20959 Nigeria, US Deepen Military Partnership on Precision Firepower and Civilian Protection The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the United States Government have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to strengthen precision firepower delivery while enhancing civilian protection in conflict zones. The renewed commitment came during a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air […]

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