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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a July 6 letter for his leadership and efforts to address violence affecting Christian communities, marking a shift from Trump's late 2025 threats to cut aid and take military action against Nigeria.

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a July 6 letter for his leadership and efforts to address violence affecting Christian communities, marking a shift from Trump's late 2025 threats to cut aid and take military action against Nigeria.

Armed bandits killed between 21 and 24 people in the Sauna district of Zamfara state's Talata Mafara local government area on Tuesday, with attackers riding motorcycles and traveling nearly 50 km along a key trade route before reaching the area without encountering security forces.

Armed bandits killed between 21 and 24 people in the Sauna district of Zamfara state's Talata Mafara local government area on Tuesday, with attackers riding motorcycles and traveling nearly 50 km along a key trade route before reaching the area without encountering security forces.

The U.S. House passed legislation on July 15 that would withhold 100 percent of American assistance to Nigeria until the secretary of state certifies Nigeria is taking effective action to protect Christians. The United States provided approximately $929 million in foreign assistance to Nigeria in 2024.

The U.S. House passed legislation on July 15 that would withhold 100 percent of American assistance to Nigeria until the secretary of state certifies Nigeria is taking effective action to protect Christians. The United States provided approximately $929 million in foreign assistance to Nigeria in 2024.

Nigeria and the United States established a joint security working group to coordinate intelligence sharing, training and operations against militant groups. A May 16 joint operation in the Lake Chad region killed Islamic State commander Abubakar Al-Minoki and several of his lieutenants.

Nigeria and the United States established a joint security working group to coordinate intelligence sharing, training and operations against militant groups. A May 16 joint operation in the Lake Chad region killed Islamic State commander Abubakar Al-Minoki and several of his lieutenants.

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of bandit gangs in a two-day operation in Zamfara state's Gummi district. Separately, AFRICOM head Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson said the U.S. had withdrawn most troops deployed to Nigeria while maintaining intelligence sharing with Abuja.

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of bandit gangs in a two-day operation in Zamfara state's Gummi district. Separately, AFRICOM head Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson said the U.S. had withdrawn most troops deployed to Nigeria while maintaining intelligence sharing with Abuja.

Amnesty International estimated more than 1,100 people were kidnapped in Nigeria between January and April 2026, while UNHCR reported over 3.7 million Nigerians were internally displaced as of early 2026. Attackers earned more than $1.6 million in ransom payments in 2024, according to SBM Intelligence.

Amnesty International estimated more than 1,100 people were kidnapped in Nigeria between January and April 2026, while UNHCR reported over 3.7 million Nigerians were internally displaced as of early 2026. Attackers earned more than $1.6 million in ransom payments in 2024, according to SBM Intelligence.

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a July 6 letter for his leadership and efforts to address violence affecting Christian communities, marking a shift from Trump's late 2025 threats to cut aid and consider military action against Nigeria.

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a July 6 letter for his leadership and efforts to address violence affecting Christian communities, marking a shift from Trump's late 2025 threats to cut aid and consider military action against Nigeria.

Nigeria and the United States established a joint security working group to coordinate intelligence sharing, training and operations against militant groups. A coordinated operation on May 16 targeting Islamic State hideouts in the Lake Chad region killed senior commander Abubakar Al-Minoki.

Nigeria and the United States established a joint security working group to coordinate intelligence sharing, training and operations against militant groups. A coordinated operation on May 16 targeting Islamic State hideouts in the Lake Chad region killed senior commander Abubakar Al-Minoki.

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of bandit gangs in a two-day operation in Zamfara state's Gummi district. Separately, Samuel Memeh, chairman of Nigeria's opposition Democratic Leadership Alliance, said the U.S. military deployment "has not yielded significant improvements" in the country's security.

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of bandit gangs in a two-day operation in Zamfara state's Gummi district. Separately, Samuel Memeh, chairman of Nigeria's opposition Democratic Leadership Alliance, said the U.S. military deployment "has not yielded significant improvements" in the country's security.

Amnesty International estimated more than 1,100 people were kidnapped in Nigeria between January and April 2026, while UNHCR reported over 3.7 million Nigerians were internally displaced as of early 2026. In 2024, kidnappers earned more than $1.6 million in ransom payments, according to SBM Intelligence.

Amnesty International estimated more than 1,100 people were kidnapped in Nigeria between January and April 2026, while UNHCR reported over 3.7 million Nigerians were internally displaced as of early 2026. In 2024, kidnappers earned more than $1.6 million in ransom payments, according to SBM Intelligence.

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