THE CIVIL WAR AND BOKO HARAM ARE NOT THE SAME . LET’S STOP PRETENDING. By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo⁷ The Nigerian–Biafra Civil War was a geopolitical conflict over crude oil and territorial control, backed by Britain, Egypt and others. Nigeria had international support, unified command, and a clear objective. Boko Haram is an ideological insurgency born from decades of political appeasement, extremist indoctrination, and state-sanctioned religious criminal jurisprudence. It is not a war

🇺🇸 US Conducts Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Northwest Nigeria 🇳🇬 The United States has launched military strikes targeting Islamic State affiliate groups in northwest Nigeria. The operation marks a continued effort to combat terrorist expansion in the Sahel region. This is based on official US military reports. How do international counterterrorism operations affect local and regional stability in conflict-prone regions like the Sahel? Security and Africa analysts, share you

Understanding the Recent U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria: What Happened and Why It Matters 🔍🇺🇸🌍 On December 25, 2025, U.S. forces conducted precision airstrikes in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto State, targeting camps linked to Islamic State militants (known locally as Lakurawa). The operation was coordinated with Nigerian authorities and aimed at disrupting groups involved in regional violence. Nigeria faces complex security challenges, including banditry, kidnappings, and extremist activity that af