Category: Diplomacy and International Relations

Insecurity: United States Now Flies Daily Surveillance Missions Over Nigeria

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Insecurity: United States Now Flies Daily Surveillance Missions Over Nigeria

The United States has begun conducting aerial surveillance flights over Nigeria as part of renewed security cooperation aimed at tackling the country’s worsening insecurity, according to multiple international reports and flight-tracking data. The intelligence-gathering missions, which reportedly started in late November 2025, involve U.S.-linked contractor aircraft flying repeatedly across Nigerian airspace. Data from flight trackers…

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Diplomacy and International Relations, National Security and Military

FG Intervenes as Burkina Faso Holds Onto Seized NAF C‑130 Plane, 11 Soldiers

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FG Intervenes as Burkina Faso Holds Onto Seized NAF C‑130 Plane, 11 Soldiers

The Federal Government of Nigeria has intervened in a tense diplomatic standoff after Burkina Faso continued to hold a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C‑130 military transport aircraft along with 11 Nigerian military personnel. The development comes after the aircraft made an unscheduled landing in Bobo‑Dioulasso earlier this week, reportedly due to a technical issue detected…

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Diplomacy and International Relations, Regional Integration

ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Across West Africa

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ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Across West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the West African sub-region, responding to a rising wave of coups, attempted coups and mutinies that have unsettled political stability in recent months. The announcement was made during the 55th session of the bloc’s Mediation and Security Council held in…

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Regional Integration

NAF Dismisses Airspace Breach Claim, Says Burkina Faso Landing Was a Safety Emergency

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NAF Dismisses Airspace Breach Claim, Says Burkina Faso Landing Was a Safety Emergency

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has debunked claims that one of its C-130 military transport aircraft violated the airspace of Burkina Faso, stating that the aircraft’s diversion and landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on December 8 was a precautionary action prompted by a technical fault. According to NAF authorities, the priority at the time was the safety…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

FG Unveils Full List of 68 Ambassadorial Nominees Sent For Senate Screening

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FG Unveils Full List of 68 Ambassadorial Nominees Sent For Senate Screening

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially submitted 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation, marking one of the administration’s largest diplomatic reshuffles since taking office. The nomination list, presented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary, includes 34 career diplomats, 31 non-career nominees, and three candidates earlier vetted by the Senate Committee…

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Appointments and Jobs, Diplomacy and International Relations, Embassy and Consulates

“Disarm the Militias, Bring Them to Justice”, U.S. Lawmakers Warn Nigerian Government

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“Disarm the Militias, Bring Them to Justice”, U.S. Lawmakers Warn Nigerian Government

A growing chorus of U.S. lawmakers has issued a stark ultimatum to the government of Federal Republic of Nigeria: disarm militias and armed groups, prosecute those responsible for religious-based attacks, and immediately strengthen protections for vulnerable communities, particularly Christians. During a joint briefing convened by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee,…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit in U.S., Citing Protocol Breach and Human Rights Allegations

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Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit in U.S., Citing Protocol Breach and Human Rights Allegations

The diplomatic tension between Washington and Pretoria escalated sharply on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 Summit, which the United States is scheduled to host in Miami, Florida. The announcement sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles, marking one of the most consequential…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

US, Nigeria Seal New Security Cooperation Deal on Intelligence, Military Logistics and Humanitarian Support

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US, Nigeria Seal New Security Cooperation Deal on Intelligence, Military Logistics and Humanitarian Support

In a major stride toward strengthening Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism, the United States and Nigeria have concluded a new security cooperation agreement that places heavy emphasis on enhanced intelligence sharing, streamlined military logistics, and expanded humanitarian assistance. The development marks one of the most significant security alignments between both nations in recent…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

US Lawmaker Faults Tuggar’s Claim of 177 Christian Deaths in Five Years

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US Lawmaker Faults Tuggar’s Claim of 177 Christian Deaths in Five Years

A United States lawmaker, Congressman Riley Moore, has openly criticized Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, over his recent remark that only 177 Christians were killed in Nigeria in the last five years. The minister made the claim during a televised appearance on Piers Morgan’s show, where he sought to counter allegations of widespread…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

U.S. House Urges Targeted Sanctions on Nigerian Groups Amid Genocide Crisis

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U.S. House Urges Targeted Sanctions on Nigerian Groups Amid Genocide Crisis

The United States House of Representatives has called on the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and organisations, including the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH), over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The resolution, introduced in early November 2025, reflects…

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