Nigerian Senate debates troops deployment to Gambia
Some lawmakers chastised President Buhari for not consulting the Senate before the deployment.
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Senegal moves troops near Gambia as Jammeh remains defiant
Yahya Jammeh insists he will not quit as Gambia's President.
Hundreds of U.S. Marines land in Norway, irking Russia
Officials played down any link between the operation and NATO concerns over Russia.
Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram attack in Borno, kill 10
The Nigeria military had in December 2016 announced the fall of Sambisa forest.
Documents counter Nigerian Army denial of planned deployment of troops in Gambia
ECOWAS had on December 23 put standby military forces on alert after President Jammeh indicated he would not step down.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria raises troops for Gambia, ready to remove Yahya Jammeh
Mr. Jammeh lost the December 1 2016 presidential election to opposition candidate, Adama Barrow.
Nigeria 14th largest UN troops contributing nation – Report
Nigeria ranks eighth in Africa.
Troops intercept female suicide bomber in Borno
The girl was held before detonating her explosive.
Many feared killed, several injured as Nigerian soldiers, Boko Haram battle in Borno
It is the sixth time the battalion would be so attacked in recent times, military insiders told PREMIUM TIMES.
‘Troops rescue 85, uncover IEDs factory’ in Borno
The operation was led by the General Officer Commanding of the 7 Division, Victor Ezugwu.
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One injured as troops disperse protesting ex-Niger Delta militants
The former militants protested the non-payment of their stipends.
Boko Haram attacks commercial vehicles escorted by troops, kill 6
The army explains the latest attack near Chibok.
Why we’re deploying more troops, arms to Niger Delta despite dialogue – Military
The military began Operation Crocodile Smile there in August, saying it would make troops combat-ready.
Despite Avengers’ ceasefire, Nigerian Air Force to deploy more troops to Niger Delta
"The planned deployment is aimed at strengthening the existing NAF manpower disposition, especially in Bayelsa..."
Troops repel Boko Haram, kill 2 senior commanders – Nigerian Army
Boko Haram terrorists had held over 800 terrorists captives.
Troops clash with villagers in Minna; soldiers, civilians killed
The Nigerian Army said troops were searching for weapons when they came under attack.
Why we deployed troops, equipment in Bayelsa — Nigerian Military
The army says it will not intimidate or harrass law-abiding citizens.
Troops gun down 12 Boko Haram insurgents, rescue 22 captives — Military
Four soldiers were injured at the end of the face-off.
Soldiers kill dozens as Boko Haram attacks troops base in Borno
Kangarwa was until recently the strongest stronghold of the Boko Haram terrorists after their dislodgment from Sambisa and Alagarno.
Nigerian troops ‘rescue 157 captives as 77 Boko Haram members surrender’
Troops have conducted multiple operations against Boko Haram.
Nigerian Army says 35 insurgents killed, 198 civilians rescued by troops
The operation followed multiple tip-offs.
70 Al-Shabaab militants killed in North Somalia – official
Minister says more than 500 militants stormed Suuj Valley in Nugal region, Northern Somalia.
Agatu Massacre: Nigeria deploys troops; to ban cattle from villages, cities
The government says the killing of farmers by herdsmen is no longer acceptable.
Ijaw Youth Council faults deployment of more troops to Niger Delta
The council calls for dialogue and closer engagement.
Troops arrest Boko Haram’s chief cameraman, other terrorists – Nigerian Army
The troops also arrested two other suspected Boko Haram terrorists
