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Nigerian soldiers run while singing during training in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Photo by JORIS BOLOMEY/AFP via Getty Images)

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US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military

The United States is planning to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the African nation's military to fight Islamist militants, a US official has said

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10 February, 2026

Protest In Lagos Over Insecurity In Nigeria

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Gunmen kill at least 162 in new Nigeria attack

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

04 February, 2026

Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) stand guard in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Photo by JORIS BOLOMEY/AFP via Getty Images)

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Nigerian army said it killed a Boko Haram commander and 10 militants

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01 February, 2026

Algeria's goalkeeper #23 Luca Zidane reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026.

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Algeria's Luca Zidane still World Cup eligible despite 2-game ban

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22 January, 2026

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Nigeria pips Egypt to AFCON third place after penalty shoot-out

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 January, 2026

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri scores from the penalty spot to secure the victory during the Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown

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15 January, 2026

Nigeria v Algeria in Africa Cup of Nations at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco, on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Abu Adem Muhammed/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 January, 2026

Mohamed Salah helped Egypt win 3-2 against Ivory Coast [Getty]

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AFCON: Egypt knock out Ivory Coast as Nigeria to face Morocco

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 January, 2026

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria survive late Tunisia goals to reach last-16

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 December, 2025

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US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 December, 2025

Nigerian police officers stop cars at a security checkpoint in Awka, Nigeria,

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Gunmen kidnap 28 people on Muslim religious trip in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 December, 2025

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Nigeria dispatches jets, troops to quash Benin coup bid

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 December, 2025

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Nigeria rescues 100 children abducted from Catholic school

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 December, 2025

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Pupils, teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

21 November, 2025

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Nigeria urges Trump meeting after military action threat

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 November, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One

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Trump vows military action in Nigeria over killing of Christians

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 November, 2025

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Trump claims Christians in Nigeria face 'existential threat'

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31 October, 2025

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Nigerian NGO slams Turkish decision to keep rescued baby gorilla

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25 October, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: Lewandowski rejects €100m Saudi offer

The New Arab Staff

05 September, 2025

Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force drive around in pick-ups during training at the MNJTF military base, Sector 3 Headquarters, in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025. (Photo by JORIS BOLOMEY/AFP via Getty Images)

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Nigerian military says its airstrikes killed 35 militants

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 August, 2025

Nigeria's midfielder #13 Deborah Abiodun and Morocco's forward #18 Sanaa Mssoudy vie for the ball during the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Morocco and Nigeria

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Sub sinks Morocco as Nigeria are crowned African football queens

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

27 July, 2025