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U.S. Airstrike Targets Militants in Nigeria on Christmas Day

1/14/2026

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The United States conducted an airstrike in Nigeria on Christmas Day targeting Islamist militants, per U.S. President Donald Trump.
The United States paid DCI Group $4.5 million for six months, plus a similar amount for six more months.
DCI Group described itself as experts in communication strategies.
Nigeria faces Islamist insurgency, kidnappings, and clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farmers.
U.S. Africa Command has supplied materials to support Nigeria's operations.

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The United States conducted an airstrike in Nigeria on Christmas Day targeting Islamist militants, per U.S. President Donald Trump.
The United States paid DCI Group $4.5 million for six months, plus a similar amount for six more months.
DCI Group described itself as experts in communication strategies.
Nigeria faces Islamist insurgency, kidnappings, and clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farmers.
U.S. Africa Command has supplied materials to support Nigeria's operations.