DHQ admits presence of US troops in Nigeria   The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria, clarifying that the troops are in the country under a bilateral security partnership and are not involved in combat operations. The confirmation followed public concerns after the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed that a small number of US troops had been deployed to Nigeria. In response, the DHQ said the deployment was carried out with the full knowledge and consent of the Nigerian government and strictly within...