It remains unclear who or what was actually hit as both countries tell slightly different stories. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

It remains unclear who or what was actually hit as both countries tell slightly different stories. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

U.S. and Nigeria offer conflicting accounts of recent strikes on militants, raising concerns over clarity and sovereignty.

Critics have argued that the attack was bigger on symbolism than substance.

The ISIS militants were in Nigeria to work with the Lakurawa and “bandit” gangs, says spokesman. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said: "It must be made clear that it is a joint operation, and it is not targeting any religion nor simply in the name of one religion or the other."

The U.S. airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with the Islamic State group in Nigeria escalate a yearslong offensive.