President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.

On 25 December 2025, the United States in coordination with the Nigerian government conducted strikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. [3][4][5] On 15 May 2026, the United …

Nov 10, 2025 · President Trump's threat to intervene in Nigeria over Christian killings receives praise from some Nigerians facing attacks from Islamic militants.

Dec 25, 2025 · The United States launched a number of strikes against the Islamic State in northwestern Nigeria, President Trump announced on Thursday, the latest American military campaign against a …

Feb 1, 2026 · Top advisers from the Trump Administration sat at the head of a giant wooden table in an office near the White House in late October listening as religious activists described attacks on...

Dec 26, 2025 · President Donald Trump said he ordered military strikes against "ISIS terrorist scum" in Nigeria on Christmas Day.

Nov 3, 2025 · As Trump’s war threats echo among Nigerians, his assertion that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria” has provoked strong reactions from many within the country.

May 16, 2026 · Nigeria and the US have increased military co-operation as the country ramps up efforts to fight the extremist insurgency that has plagued Nigeria for more than a decade.

Nov 3, 2025 · US President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for action in Nigeria to tackle Islamist militant groups, accusing the government of failing to protect Christians.

Dec 27, 2025 · Why has Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria and what has it got to do with the persecution of Christians? After spending weeks accusing Nigeria’s government of failing to tackle the persecution...