The Digest:
The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of ongoing counter-terrorism operations. The aid, handed over in Abuja, signals deepening security cooperation between the two nations
Key Points (7 bullets):
- The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) delivered military supplies to Nigerian authorities in Abuja.
- The aid is part of sustained US-Nigeria security partnership efforts.
- In November 2025, President Tinubu’s administration requested US military support against terrorism.
- A US airstrike was conducted in collaboration with Nigeria on December 25, 2025.
- The strike targeted terrorist positions in Nigeria’s Northwest region.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed ongoing intelligence sharing and strategic coordination with the US.
- US Congressman Riley Moore praised the airstrikes as protection for Christian communities.
When local battles draw global allies, the fight against terror transforms into a shared struggle. This delivery is more than hardware; it is a statement of partnership, a calibrated storm of support in a conflict where sovereignty and survival intertwine.
Sources: AFRICOM/ X
