Thursday, June 18, 2026

Multinational Joint Task Force

May 6, 2026

Defence minister reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional security cooperation

Defence minister Christopher Gwabin Musa has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and security to combat terrorism and stabilise the Lake Chad Basin.

meeting of Ministers of Defence of Troop Contributing Countries of the Multinational Joint Task Force under the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
January 20, 2026

Lake Chad: Boko Haram terrorists soon to be eliminated, MNJTF promises Borno governor

The Borno governor congratulated the MNJTF commander on his appointment and reaffirmed the state government’s continued support for the task force in the discharge of its mandate.

Babagana Zulum and Saidu Audu
December 18, 2025

Nigeria, EU to deepen defence ties to tackle security challenges

Nigeria and the European Union have agreed to deepen defence collaboration to address Nigeria’s complex security challenges.

chief of defence staff, Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede and EU ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot
September 25, 2025

Tinubu demands permanent seat at UN Security Council for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the call for a proper representation of Nigeria on the United Nations Security Council.

President Bola Tinubu
August 12, 2025

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with Chad

Foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Chad to promote bilateral growth.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar
January 9, 2025

MNJTF says over 300 terrorists killed in Lake Chad region

The Multinational Joint Task Force says it has killed 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in the Lake Chad region.

Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
November 20, 2024

Nowhere to hide, acting army chief tells terrorists

Mr Oluyede said for the Nigerian Army to succeed, it needs the infantry.

Nigerian Army logo
September 28, 2024

Boko Haram terrorist surrenders to troops

Mr Osaba stated that the suspect was currently providing valuable intelligence to the authorities.

Boko Haram terrorist
May 11, 2023

ECOWAS calls for investment in conflict prevention

ECOWAS has called for investment in conflict prevention in member states, putting its estimated cost at over $2.6 billion.

REBELS FIGHTING IN CAMEROON
January 17, 2023

Scores of terrorists killed, kidnapped victims rescued, says MNJTF

The troops seized one AK-47 rifle and two magazines after a gunfight with the terrorists, “regrettably, a soldier paid the supreme sacrifice.”

BOKO HARAM, MNJTF