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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 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)
December 19, 2024

MNJTF troops repel terrorist attack, kill 10 in Darak, Cameroon

Mr Osoba reiterated the MNJTF’s commitment to defeating terrorist elements in the Lake Chad Basin and safeguarding regional security.

Multinational Joint Task Force
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 29, 2024

Troops foil ISWAP insurgents’ attack, recover weapons in Borno

Mr Osaba said the troops positioned themselves tactically along the terrorists’ path of movement and engaged them.

Troops
September 18, 2024

Chad, WHO move to eradicate Guinea worm

Mr Ghebreyesus said that eradicating Guinea worms required a multi-sectoral approach.

WHO/Guinea worm
July 19, 2024

263 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered: MNJTF

MNJTF fighting insurgency in the Lake Chad region says 263 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops.

Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
June 19, 2024

Explosions hit ammunition depot in Chad, causing casualties

“A fire in ammunition depot at the strategic reserve camp caused human and material damage,” Mr Itno.

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno
March 1, 2024

UN worried about gunfight in Chadian capital

The UN called on all actors to show calm and restraint, particularly when Chad is entering the final stages of its political transition.

Crisis in Chad (Credit: DW)
August 3, 2023

United Nigeria Airlines gets approval to fly Ghana route

Mr Okonkwo said the approval to fly into Ghana was communicated to the airline by the GCAA on July 13.

United Nigeria Aircraft [Credit; United Nigeria Airline]