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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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Starmer Retreats on Welfare Cuts Amid Mounting Labour Dissent

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has scaled back controversial welfare reform plans following a significant backlash from within his own Labour Party. The proposed changes, which aimed to tighten eligibility for key disability benefits and reduce support for low-income individuals with health conditions, were expected to save the government £5 billion annually.

However, more than 100 Labour MPs publicly opposed the reforms, warning they would disproportionately harm vulnerable citizens. Facing a potential defeat in Parliament just a year after his landslide election victory, Starmer’s government announced that existing recipients of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) would no longer be affected. The revised plan will now apply only to new claimants.

Work and Pensions Minister Liz Kendall emphasized that the government remains committed to reforming the welfare system to ensure sustainability while protecting those most in need. The move was welcomed by some Labour figures as a “workable compromise,” though critics labeled it another in a series of government U-turns.

The revised bill is set to be voted on in Parliament on July 1.

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