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BREAKING: 38 Abducted Worshippers Of Kwara Church Regain Freedom

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The freed abductees regained their freedom on Sunday, November 23, following several days of coordinated efforts by security forces and government representatives. ArticlesRead More

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Nigeria, US Move to Deepen Security Cooperation After High-Level Meetings in Washington

A series of high-level engagements between a Nigerian government delegation and senior United States officials has set the stage for expanded security cooperation aimed at protecting civilians and countering extremist violence across Nigeria, officials from both countries confirmed this week.
The Nigerian delegation, led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, held meetings in Washington, D.C., with members of the U.S. Congress, the White House Faith Office, the State Department, the National Security Council, and the Department of War. According to a State House statement, signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Nigerian President, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral security ties and correcting what the Nigerian side described as misconceptions about the drivers of violence in the country.

During the discussions, Nigerian officials “strongly rejected” allegations of genocide, insisting that violent attacks have affected communities across religious and ethnic lines. The delegation argued that mischaracterizing the crisis risks deepening societal divisions and obscuring the complex dynamics behind ongoing unrest, particularly in the Middle Belt.

Following the engagements, U.S. officials affirmed readiness to broaden security support to Nigeria. According to the Nigerian government, this includes stepped-up intelligence cooperation, faster processing of defence equipment requests, and possible access to excess U.S. defence articles—subject to availability—to bolster counterterrorism operations.

Washington also signalled willingness to provide humanitarian assistance for affected communities and expand technical support for early-warning and conflict-prevention mechanisms.

Both countries agreed to implement immediately a non-binding cooperation framework and establish a Joint Working Group to coordinate agreed areas of collaboration. Nigeria, in turn, reaffirmed its commitment to improving civilian protection measures across conflict-affected regions.

A separate readout from the U.S. Department of War highlighted a meeting on November 20 between Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and NSA Ribadu at the Pentagon. The readout provided by Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell, said the discussion centered on curbing attacks on Christian communities and intensifying efforts against jihadist terrorist groups operating in West Africa. Secretary Hegseth underscored the need for “urgent and enduring action” by Nigeria while reiterating the Department’s commitment to work “by, with, and through” Nigerian security forces.

Officials on both sides described the week’s engagements as constructive and focused on practical steps to strengthen mutual trust and coordinate responses to threats facing Nigeria. The Federal Government urged Nigerians to remain assured that “firm, urgent, and coordinated” measures are being taken to improve security nationwide.

The Nigerian delegation also included Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi; Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun; Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa; Chief of Defence Intelligence Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Parker Undiandeye; Special Adviser to the NSA Idayat Hassan; and Ambassador Ibrahim Babani, Director of Foreign Relations at the Office of the National Security Adviser.

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Act Now to Ensure Nigerians’ Safety, APC Chieftain Tells Security Chiefs

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the Service Chiefs to act swiftly to protect Nigerians amid rising security challenges ravaging the country.

Oyintiloye said that the recent killings and abductions of innocent Nigerians by terrorists in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger States, and other parts of the country are becoming unbearable.

The APC chieftain said this while speaking with journalists yesterday on the recent wave of insecurity in the country in Osogbo.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that the recent killings and abductions of worshippers and students had thrown many families into distress and made the country appear largely unsafe.

“I want to passionately appeal to the Service Chiefs to do everything within their power to rescue the abducted children and also stop the senseless killings by the terrorists across the country.”

“Many communities have been made desolate due to the mass displacement of people and killings.

“Parents, families, and relatives are currently in a state of devastation due to violence, mass abductions, especially of school children, and killings by the terrorists.

“If it means the Service Chiefs changing their operational tactics to get things right, they should do so without hesitation because Nigeria is bleeding and time is running out,” he said.

Oyintiloye also said that there was no doubt that the security agencies were working hard to keep Nigeria safe.

He, however, said that the spate of killings and abductions of school children in the past few days called for serious concern and a change in security operational strategies.

The APC chieftain also called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discreetly identify those who might be sabotaging the efforts of the military in the fight against terrorism and prosecute such persons.

He added: “The president and the NSA should discreetly identify those sabotaging the efforts of the military in protecting Nigerians for prosecution.

“Those saboteurs within the system must be identified and flushed out before they do more damage.

“Distressing reports are suggesting internal sabotage and external collaboration. That must be decisively dealt with.

“The way and manner in which the efforts of the military are being thwarted calls for serious concern and should be investigated.”

Oyintiloye, who commended the president for his efforts to protect the country, said that Nigeria has the capacity to win the war against terrorism with the support of all stakeholders.

He appealed to Nigerians not to give up, adding that the country will overcome its current challenges with their cooperation.

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the Service Chiefs to act swiftly to protect Nigerians amid