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The Digest:

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called for increased U.S. military action against terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria. In an interview with Fox News during her U.S. visit, she described the Christmas Day airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump as "quite a blessing" and expressed Nigeria's expectation for more collaboration. The remarks followed her attendance at the National Prayer Breakfast, where Trump praised her. The Christmas strikes marked the first direct U.S. military action in Nigeria, which Trump said targeted groups responsible for attacks on Christians.

Key Points:
  • The request signals a potential shift toward more direct foreign military intervention in domestic security.
  • This alignment could lead to significant military aid but may also affect Nigeria's sovereign policy autonomy.
  • The First Lady advocates for a robust external approach, while critics may view it as outsourcing national security.
  • The statement reinforces the administration's alignment with the U.S. under Trump on security and diplomacy.
  • The call comes months after high-profile lobbying efforts to mend U.S.-Nigeria relations following prior criticism.

The First Lady's public endorsement seeks to solidify a strategic security partnership, framing external military action as a crucial component of Nigeria's counter-terrorism strategy.

Sources: Punch, Vanguard

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