Boko Haram, ISIS, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Nuhu Ribadu Pere Collins May 9, 2026

Nigeria’s NSA Nuhu Ribadu Meets U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio Over Boko Haram, ISIS Threats

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has engaged in high level discussions with United States Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C., as both nations deepen security cooperation against terrorism in West Africa.

PulseNets learnt that the meeting was held at the residence of Vice President Vance, where both sides discussed enhanced collaboration in tackling regional security threats, including renewed attacks linked to Boko Haram and ISIS across parts of the Sahel and northern Nigeria.

According to a statement obtained by PulseNets from Secure Nigeria, a social media platform dedicated to security and intelligence matters, the engagement reaffirmed the strategic alliance between Nigeria and the United States in the ongoing counterterrorism campaign across West Africa.

The statement read, “This week, Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu (@NuhuRibadu), met with Vice President J.D. Vance (@JDVance) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (@SecRubio), reinforcing a decisive U.S.-Nigeria partnership to confront terrorism in West Africa.

“@officiaLABAT is grateful for @realDonaldTrump’s partnership and continued U.S. training and intelligence support as Nigerian forces intensify operations to dismantle terrorist networks, protect Nigerian Christians, and defend all vulnerable communities.

“Africa’s largest democracy isn’t wavering. Nigeria stands as a frontline U.S. partner against ISIS, Boko Haram, and rising terror threats across the Sahel.

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“This fight is winnable and together the U.S. and Nigeria intend to finish it,” it added.

The renewed diplomatic and security engagement comes amid growing concerns over insurgent activities in parts of West Africa, with Nigeria continuing to strengthen intelligence sharing, military coordination, and strategic partnerships with the United States to combat terrorism and stabilize the region.