# Nigeria
Latest news and articles about Nigeria
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Massacre in Central Nigeria Kills Over 100, Draws UN Rebuke and Greater U.S. Involvement
Armed attackers slaughtered more than 100 people in two villages in central Nigeria in early February, prompting President Bola Tinubu to deploy troops and the UN Security Council to condemn the violence. The assault underscores persistent weaknesses in Nigeria’s counter‑insurgency efforts and has coincided with a modest increase in U.S. military involvement aimed at training and supporting Nigerian forces.
Massacre in Central Nigeria Kills Over 160 — UN Condemns Attack as U.S. Troops Move In
Armed attackers struck two villages in central Nigeria on February 3, killing more than 160 people. The UN Security Council condemned the massacre and urged international cooperation, while Nigeria deployed troops and confirmed US personnel are on the ground to assist in countering IS-linked militancy.
U.S. Set to Send About 200 Troops to Nigeria to Train Forces Against ISIS Affiliates
The U.S. plans to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train local forces against Islamic State-affiliated militants, reinforcing a small existing U.S. presence. The move follows U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria in December 2025 and reflects Washington’s shift toward limited advisory deployments to counter transnational extremist threats in West Africa.