U.S. hails Tinubu’s counterterrorism efforts, confirms joint anti-ISIS operation with Nigeria
The U.S. has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network. U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio disclosed this while speaking about U.S. foreign policy and international security cooperation.
Mr Rubio stated that American and Nigerian security agencies recently collaborated in an operation that eliminated a senior global ISIS leader operating from within Nigeria. According to him, concerns previously expressed by some groups regarding violence affecting Christian communities in Nigeria have strengthened security engagement between both countries.
“On Nigeria, where many were very concerned about violence against Christians, we are now actively in counterterrorism cooperation with the Nigerian government and Nigerian security forces,” Mr Rubio said.
He also mentioned that the partnership had already produced tangible results in the fight against terrorism. He explained that the partnership included “a joint operation a couple of weeks ago that took out the number two leader of global ISIS, operating from inside of the country, and that continues”.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
IMF advises countries to replace fuel subsidies with targeted support for poor people
The International Monetary Fund has urged countries to replace blanket fuel subsidies with targeted support for vulnerable households.
Politics
ECOWAS electoral bodies adopt AI guidelines to boost election integrity
ECONEC, an umbrella body for election management bodies in West Africa, has adopted a regional guideline on using artificial intelligence in electoral processes.
Africa
Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal offers lessons for African countries: Oyedele
Mr Oyedele said the reforms showed the importance of introducing economic policies in the right order, explaining government decisions clearly and gaining public trust.
Abuja
Nigeria’s foreign reserves highest in 18 years, hitting $59 billion
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $58.81 billion by October 12, 2026, the highest level recorded since November 19, 2008, when reserves were $58.91 billion.
Education
YABATECH rector urges recognition of administrative staff
YABATECH rector described the registry as the institution’s administrative backbone, urging sustained investment in staff capacity development.
Economy
Edo assembly considers N77 billion supplementary appropriation bill
The bill scaled second reading during plenary on Tuesday, following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s request for legislative consideration of the proposed supplementary budget.
