By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

The United States has delivered new military supplies to Nigeria to support ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats.
The United States Africa Command confirmed the delivery in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, saying the supplies were handed over to Nigerian authorities in Abuja as part of sustained bilateral security cooperation.
“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja to support ongoing operations and strengthen our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM said.
The support comes amid increased collaboration between Nigeria and international partners to address terrorism and violent extremism. In November 2025, President Bola Tinubu’s administration formally requested military assistance from the United States to tackle rising insecurity, a move disclosed by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.
Following the request, a joint airstrike was conducted on December 25, 2025, targeting terrorist positions in the North West. The Federal Government later confirmed that the operation was part of ongoing intelligence and security cooperation with the United States.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country remains committed to structured security partnerships, including intelligence sharing and strategic coordination, in line with international law and national sovereignty.
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore described the airstrikes as a decisive step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

By Olokuta Rofiat

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, a major global forum on sustainable development, climate action and renewable energy.

The President arrived late Sunday night and was received by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan.

His visit follows an invitation from the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to participate in the week-long summit holding from January 12 to 18.

The summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” will bring together world leaders, policymakers and industry experts to advance sustainability goals and promote climate-resilient economic growth.

President Tinubu is attending with senior government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Nigeria’s participation is expected to focus on energy innovation, renewable financing and inclusive economic development.

The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the summit.

By Patrick Idowu

Burkina Faso on Monday forced a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel to land in Bobo Dioulasso for allegedly violating its airspace.

The state-run Agence d’Information du Burkina reported that the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), confirmed the interception, stating that the aircraft with two crew members and nine passengers made an in-flight emergency while operating in Burkinabe airspace.

According to the translated statement, Burkinabe authorities found that the aircraft had no authorisation to fly over the country.

The AES condemned the incident as a violation of the sovereignty of its member states, warning that its air and anti-aircraft defences had been placed on maximum alert to “neutralise any aircraft” that breaches its airspace.

The Nigerian Air Force and the Federal Government have yet to comment on the development.