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Nigeria Balances Security Needs with Sovereignty in Response to U.S. Offer

Nigeria has stated that while it is open to receiving assistance from the United States in combating Islamist insurgents, such support must fully respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The announcement came after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential “fast” military action in Nigeria over what he described as the persecution of Christians in the country. Daniel Bwala, an adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, emphasized that Nigeria welcomes international cooperation in its fight against terrorism but will not compromise its independence. “We welcome U.S. assistance as long as it recognises our territorial integrity,” Bwala said, adding that dialogue between the two nations could lead to stronger joint efforts against extremist groups. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with over 200 million people, has faced years of violence from Islamist insurgents, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). These groups have carried out dea...
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Senate Narrowly Advances Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill in High-Stakes Weekend Vote

 

In a rare and dramatic Saturday session, U.S. Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” setting the stage for a high-stakes legislative showdown ahead of the July 4th deadline.

The 940-page bill, which includes approximately $3.8 trillion in tax cuts, passed a key procedural vote 51-49, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to break a potential tie. Two Republican senators—Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky—joined all Democrats in opposition, citing deep concerns over proposed Medicaid cuts.

The legislation proposes making Trump-era tax breaks permanent, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay, and introducing new deductions for seniors and families. However, it also includes controversial provisions such as stricter work requirements for Medicaid recipients and significant reductions in food assistance programs.

Tensions ran high in the chamber, with negotiations dragging for hours and several GOP senators flipping their votes after last-minute concessions. President Trump, who spent the day at his Virginia golf course, reportedly worked the phones late into the night to rally support.

The bill now heads into a marathon amendment process, with Senate leaders hoping to finalize it in time for Independence Day. If passed, it would return to the House for a final vote before reaching the president’s desk.


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