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Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist - Reuters
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist Reuters
August 4, 2026Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
July 24, 2026US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
July 3, 2026Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
June 13, 2026Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The new army divisions will lead to better co-ordination and faster response times, the government says Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times - an
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the operation had "significantly degraded" IS leadership in Nigeria The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight