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  • Terrorism: ECOWAS Approves $2.85m for Nigeria, Four Member States

    Terrorism: ECOWAS Approves $2.85m for Nigeria, Four Member States0

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    • December 16, 2025

    The heads of state and government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have directed the commission to quickly allocate $2,850,000 to each of the five member countries to support counterterrorism initiatives. The beneficiary countries are Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo, all of which are facing varying security challenges. The decision

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  • Instability in West Africa: Nigeria’s Intervention Halts Military Takeover in Benin Republic

    Instability in West Africa: Nigeria’s Intervention Halts Military Takeover in Benin Republic0

    An attempted coup against President Patrice Talon in Benin on December 7, 2025, was thwarted through prompt intervention by Nigeria’s military. Had the attempt succeeded, it would likely have increased instability and posed a significant threat to democratic governance within the West African sub-region. A group of soldiers known as the Committee for Refoundation (CMR)

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  • U.S., France Strengthen Security Ties with Nigeria Amid Insecurity

    U.S., France Strengthen Security Ties with Nigeria Amid Insecurity0

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    • December 8, 2025

    The United States and French governments have pledged stronger security support for Nigeria as the country faces violent extremism and renewed attacks across the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, hosted a U.S. Congressional delegation in Abuja over the weekend as part of a follow-up to high-level security discussions previously held in

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  • General Chris Musa Assumes Role as Defence Minister, Offering Reassuring Promises

    General Chris Musa Assumes Role as Defence Minister, Offering Reassuring Promises0

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    • December 4, 2025

    After being sworn in as Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa promised Nigerians that the nation’s security situation would soon see significant improvements. General Musa was officially sworn in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, subsequent to his Senate screening and confirmation on Wednesday after a five-hour session of questioning. He was appointed as

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