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Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Tuggar Delivers President Tinubu’s Message of Solidarity to Burkina Faso’s Traoré Amid Diplomatic Resolution

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December 18, 2025

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In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday to deliver a personal message of solidarity and fraternity from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The meeting, held in the Burkinabè capital, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing shared regional challenges, particularly in security and counter-terrorism efforts.

Sources confirm that the visit paved the way for the swift release of 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel and their aircraft, which had been detained following an emergency landing earlier this month.

Tuggar emphasized the longstanding historical bonds between the two nations, stating after the audience: “We exchanged views on cooperation in several sectors, including the fight against terrorism. Nigeria remains committed to sustained dialogue and enhanced regional solidarity to tackle common threats.

“A key point of discussion was the recent incident involving a Nigerian C-130 aircraft that made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso due to technical issues.

Tuggar acknowledged procedural irregularities in the airspace authorization process, expressing Nigeria’s regret and reaffirming respect for Burkina Faso’s sovereignty and international aviation norms.

The minister also distanced the Nigerian government from controversial remarks by a domestic political figure alleging mistreatment of the detained personnel, declaring: “We clearly dissociate ourselves from those comments and express our sincere regrets to the government of Burkina Faso.

“Tuggar praised President Traoré’s administration for the “spirit of fraternity” shown toward the Nigerian crew during their stay, noting Burkina Faso’s recent successes in counter-terrorism operations.

The resolution underscores Nigeria’s preference for diplomacy in resolving regional misunderstandings, with officials highlighting ongoing collaboration despite broader sub-regional tensions.

The released personnel are expected to return home shortly, marking a positive step in Nigeria-Burkina Faso relations.

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Trump says he thinks Putin is helping Iran

“I think he might be helping them a bit, yeah.”“I guess, and he probably thinks we’re helping Ukraine, right?”

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March 13, 2026

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President Donald Trump on Friday said he believed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is helping Iran in its war against the United States and Israel.

According to CNBC, Trump’s comment came in a radio interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, and a week after the president lashed out at Fox News reporter Peter Doocy for asking him at the White House about reports that Russia was aiding Iran.

Kilmeade asked Trump on Friday: “You think Putin is helping them?”

Trump replied, “I think he might be helping them a bit, yeah.”“I guess, and he probably thinks we’re helping Ukraine, right?” Trump continued.

“Yeah, we’re helping them also,” Trump said, referring to Ukraine, which has been at war against Russia since being invaded in early 2022.

“So he [Putin] says that, and China would say the same thing, you know,” Trump told Kilmeade.

“It’s like, ‘Hey, they do it, and we do it, in all fairness,’ ” Trump said. “They do it, and we do it.”

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IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruptions

The IEA did not set out a timeline for when the stocks would hit the market

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March 11, 2026

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Merchant ship on fire hits by Iran in Strait of Hormuz.

The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to address the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war, the largest such action in the organization’s history.

The IEA did not set out a timeline for when the stocks would hit the market.

It said that the reserves would be released over a time frame that is appropriate to the circumstances of each of its 32 member countries.

IEA members are primarily advanced economies in Europe, North America and northeast Asia. The organization is tasked with maintaining global energy security.

It was founded in 1974 in response to the oil embargo imposed by Arab producers over U.S. support for Israel during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.

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Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships

The war unleashed with joint U.S. and Israeli air strikes nearly two weeks ago has so far killed around 2,000 people, mostly Iranians and Lebanese, as it has spread into ‌Lebanon and thrown global energy markets and transport into chaos.

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March 11, 2026

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(REUTERS): Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s.

Despite what the Pentagon has described as the most intense airstrikes since the start of the war, Iran also fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, demonstrating it can still fight back.

On Wednesday, three vessels were reported to have been hit in Gulf waters as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said their forces had fired on ships in the Gulf that had disobeyed their orders.

While Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation “will continue without any time limit, as long as required, until we achieve all objectives and win the campaign,” Trump suggested the campaign would not last much longer.