Nigeria, April 13 -- The United States has praised the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its efforts to combat terrorism and strengthen the country's judicial system.

US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Fares Boulos, said in a statement on X that Nigeria's move to accelerate terrorism-related trials reflects a strong commitment to justice and accountability.

He specifically noted the recent conviction of 386 Islamist militants, describing it as a major step forward in addressing long-standing delays in terrorism cases and improving public confidence in the justice system.

According to him, timely and transparent legal proceedings are essential to countering extremism and reinforcing ...