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US Airstrikes on ISIL in Nigeria: A Linguistic and Socio-political Exposition

Daily Dispatch December 28, 2025

By Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-DaviesProfessor of Applied Linguistics On December 25–26, 2025, the United States carried out what its leaders described as “powerful and deadly strikes” against groups it claims are affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) in northwestern

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Fidelis Guyama, notorious terror suspect, nabbed in Taraba State

Daily Dispatch December 27, 2025

Fedelis Guyama, a dreaded and known mastermind of kidnappings, armed robbery and keeeelings across Taraba, Benue and the neighbouring plateau state under the guide of Fulani Herdsmen has been arrested. Troops of Forward Operating Base Wukari in Taraba state under the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 , Operation Whirl Stroke, arrested the notorious bandits […]

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How U.S. drones, launched from Ghana, hit Sokoto terrorist enclaves after Nigeria-AFRICOM intel deal – Report

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

Long-distance combat drones launched from a United States military facility in Ghana neutralised a major terrorist build-up in Sokoto State following an intelligence-driven security collaboration between the Nigerian government and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), according to a report by PRNigeria. The report quoted multiple security sources to have confirmed that the

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US airstrikes will turn Nigeria into a war zone — Sheikh Gumi warns

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reacted strongly to recent United States airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North West, cautioning that the move could have dangerous consequences for the country. In a Facebook post shared on Friday, December 26, 2025, Gumi warned that direct involvement of the US military would draw global anti-American forces into […]

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Nigeria- US conduct precision strikes against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria –Defence spokesperson

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United States, has carried out precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed with the approval of the Federal Government, aims to degrade the capability of the targeted elements while minimising collateral damage. The

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Nigeria Confirms US Security Cooperation After Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets in North West

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following recent precision airstrikes on terrorist positions in the North West region of the country. In a press release issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerian authorities remain actively engaged in