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US boosts Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with new military supplies

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The United States government has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of the country’s ongoing security operations.

This was disclosed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, noting that the supplies were handed over to Nigerian authorities in Abuja.

According to the command, the delivery underscores the United States’ continued commitment to strengthening its security partnership with Nigeria.

“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasises our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM said, tagging the United States Mission in Nigeria, @USinNigeria.

The latest support comes amid sustained efforts by Nigeria and its international partners to enhance capacity in addressing security challenges across the country.

In November 2025, the Bola Tinubu-led presidency had appealed to the United States to deploy its military to help Nigeria fight terrorism in some states of the federation.

The spokesperson to the President, Bayo Onanuga, made this appeal while commenting on the decision of the United States to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.”

Following the request on December 25, 2025, an airstrike was conducted in collaboration with Nigerian authorities.

The Federal Government confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following the operation, which targeted terrorist positions in the country’s North West.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in “structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America,” to address terrorism and violent extremism.

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The collaboration involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and other forms of support in line with international law, respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, and shared security commitments.

US Congressman Riley Moore hailed the airstrikes as “a decisive move to protect Christian communities and tackle the ongoing security crisis in the country.”

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FG defends Tinubu’s UK visit, highlights strategic Nigeria‑UK ties

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The Federal Government has addressed criticisms surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom, describing some of the commentary as either misinformed or deliberately mischievous.

According to Channels TV on Sunday, the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaking to international media in the UK, said the visit reflects the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

“We know that Nigeria has had its own fair share of criticism about some of those policies that were instituted back home, some of them arising from a lack of adequate knowledge and some out of sheer mischief,” Idris said.

He added that the visit is strategically important, highlighting the “historic and strategic relationship Nigeria and the United Kingdom… a relationship that is built on deep diplomatic, economic, cultural, and democratic ties.”

According to the minister, “For decades, our two countries have maintained a partnership that spans trade, education, security cooperation, cultural exchange, and shared democratic values.

“President Tinubu’s visit provides an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration across critical areas, including trade and investment, security cooperation, climate action, education, and technological innovation.

“It also reflects Nigeria’s growing importance as a key democratic and economic partner in Africa, and a responsible participant in global affairs.”

Idris explained that the engagement with the media was intended to provide clarity on Nigeria’s policies over the past three years.

“So, as communicators, we thought that it is important, regardless of whatever position anyone may have taken, to go through some of these programmes and policies…and then interact with you.

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“Where you have questions, we take them; where you seek clarifications, we provide. Where we need to take some advice from you, we’ll also take and get back home,” he said.

President Tinubu is expected to arrive in the UK on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for the state visit, which formally begins on Thursday, March 19. He and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking the first time a Nigerian leader will receive such a state honour at Windsor rather than Buckingham Palace.

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said the visit will “showcase the enduring relationship between Nigeria and the UK and further deepen cooperation between both countries.”

Tinubu will become the fifth Nigerian leader to be honoured with a UK state visit, following Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Yakubu Gowon, Shehu Shagari, and Ibrahim Babangida.

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Netanyahu’s Office Reacts To Rumours Of His Death

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The office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected online claims that he was killed.

It was reports that the office described the reports as false.

The controversy began after Netanyahu posted a video on his X account showing him at a press conference discussing the ongoing tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.

Viewers quickly noticed what appeared to be an unusual detail on his hand, prompting claims that the footage had been manipulated with artificial intelligence.

The video showed Netanyahu briefly raising his right hand, and some social media users said they saw what looked like a sixth finger.

This led to a surge of online discussions questioning the authenticity of the footage, with some linking the anomaly to AI errors.

The rumours escalated further when public figures and online commentators questioned the Prime Minister’s whereabouts and suggested his office was involved in posting or removing doctored videos.

Others pointed to minor inconsistencies in the background, such as still Israeli flags and moving curtains, as signs of possible video editing.

Responding to the claims, Netanyahu’s office told Anadolu Agency that the Prime Minister is unharmed and the reports are baseless.

Officials stressed that the video is genuine and that Netanyahu continues his work amid the rising tensions in the region.

“These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine”, the office said.

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US court slams $300,000 fine on Ashekun for defaming Mountain of Fire Ministries

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The Baltimore County Court, Maryland, United States of America, has slammed $300,000 damages on Olufunke Ashekun for defaming the Mountain of Fire and Miracles, MFM, ministries USA Incorporated and its founder, Dr Daniel Olukoya.

Recall that Ashekun and MFM have been in a legal battle following her posts and campaigns on social media, which the church considered defamatory and offensive.

A statement by the church on Sunday said the jury having found Ashekun guilty of “defamation and false light”, it was ruled that she pays the church compensatory damages in the sum of $250,000 and punitive damages in the sum of $50,000 to serve as a deterrent for unfounded allegations.

The court noted that the plaintiff proved its case beyond every reasonable doubt even as it regretted what it described as “weak, inadmissible evidence and witnesses” of the defendant.

It further noted that Ashekun’s campaign negatively affected the professional integrity of Mountain of Fire and the church’s reputation.

Parts of the statement read, “In a judgment handed down by the Circuit Court of Baltimore County Maryland on the 13” of March 2026 in the matter of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA, INC v Olufunke Ashekun, the plaintiff successfully prosecuted its claims of Defamation and False Light resulting in a binding Court order against Olufunke Ashekun for compensatory damages in the sum of $250,000 and punitive damages in the sum of $50,000.

“In granting the judgment and damages, the Court recognized the prolonged intense and malicious campaign conducted by Olufunke Ashekun against Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA, INC. who was seriously concerned by the reach and extent of her destructive rhetoric.”

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The statement also disclosed that a day to the ruling by the jury, Funke Ashekun slumped when she realized that the case was already overwhelmingly against her and was taken out from the court by an emergency 911 Ambulance.

It noted that the following day, her husband suffered the same fate of slumping in court when the jury made its pronouncement.

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