**Strait of Hormuz: European Leaders Shun Trump's Request for Help, While Nigeria Battles Boko Haram** In a different part of the world, the Gulf of Oman is witnessing a tense standoff. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, our security forces are grappling with a similar threat of terrorism. In this article, we take a look at the Strait of Hormuz and the Nigerian Army's concerns over Boko Haram's activities. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical waterway for international trade. However, the waterway has become a focal point of tension between the United States and Iran. Recently, US President Donald Trump asked European leaders to help him secure the strait, but they refused to get involved. Back home in Nigeria, the Nigerian Army is dealing with its own security challenges. In Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, a series of coordinated suicide attacks left 23 people dead and 108 others injured. The attacks, which occurred on Monday evening, targeted busy public locations and were described as "cowardly" by the North-East Joint Task Force. The Nigerian Army has raised an alert warning residents to stay away from crowded places amid heightened security threats. Preliminary intelligence suggests that multiple suicide bombers may have been deployed into Maiduguri to carry out coordinated attacks, raising fears of possible additional threats within the city. The Nigerian Army has intensified surveillance, patrols, and counter-IED measures across the metropolis to track down any remaining suspects and prevent further attacks. The army is working closely with emergency response teams to provide medical attention to the injured and to track down the perpetrators of the attacks. While European leaders shun Trump's request for help in the Strait of Hormuz, Nigeria remains on high alert as it battles Boko Haram's activities. As a nation, we must remain vigilant and support our security forces in their efforts to keep us safe.