Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.
Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State.
Early assessments confirm the elimination of the wanted IS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin
Nigeria appreciates this partnership with the United States in advancing our shared security objectives. I extend my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort.
I commend the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, and I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Aso Villa
Abuja
May 16, 2026
Angelic Interractions and The believer
A pastor told a true story some years ago. He said, โTwo angels came to me. One was big, tall, a huge fellow. He said, โCome, I want to show you how to heal the sick.โ I didnโt know who he was. I knew it was an angel, just didnโt know which one. That angel is the one who goes with me in healing the sick. I followed him through the aisle of a building that looked like a church. He was showing me how to heal the sick. There was another angel behind him who wasnโt saying anything, just carrying out his ministry.
We have to understand there is a realm of the Spirit. It exists, and it is here now. We are part of it because weโre born into it. Every one of you has an angelโat least one. Many of them go with me now. Some are just stationed in certain places. Thatโs a fact. Very important fact. They bless people.
Kenneth Hagin told a story: Jesus appeared to him one time, and while Jesus was talking, demon spirits came and stood between him and Jesus. Jesus kept talking, but the demons made noiseโyak, yak, yak. He wondered, โDoesnโt Jesus know I canโt hear Him anymore? Isnโt He going to do something?โ But Jesus kept talking.
Finally, he got aggravated and rebuked the devil, saying, โGet out in Jesusโ name.โ The demon fell down, ran off like a little monkey with its tail between its legs. Then Jesus said, โIf you hadnโt done something about it, I couldnโt have done anything.โ
Jesus explained, โWhen I came out of the grave and received all authority in heaven and earth, I gave the authority to the church. The authority over demons is with you. If you hadnโt done anything, I couldnโt have done anything about the situation.โ
Oral Roberts tells a story of being in the hospital. While there, Jesus appeared and talked to him. A huge, tall angel stood by. Jesus said, โThatโs your angel.โ After Jesus left, the angel was waiting. The angel said, โDispatch me.โ Roberts asked in the name of Jesus, โI dispatch you,โ and the angel went.
I remember the first time I saw an angel in 2005. I was in my second year at Bowen University. I had applied to the chaplaincy to be chosen as a Campus Fellowship Executive Member, even though I was in my second year. Applications were accepted from only third-year students at the time. I was, however, a Student Fellowship leader since my first year, and the fellowship I led was the biggest on campus.
On the day the executive members were to be inaugurated, an angel suddenly appeared to me in the library. I wanted to scream, but no sound came from my mouth; I was just still. This angel stood by my side until a Christian brother walked in and held me by the hand. He led me to the courtyard and began to pray for me. I personally didnโt really fancy this Christian brother that much because of how he conducts himself, and he didnโt really fancy me either.
Yet, the Spirit of God led him straight to me, and the power of God came over me like wildfire that day.
Since then, I have seen angels and had interactions with them so many times. Sometimes, the angel of a believer will have discussions with me about that believer, and the believer himself or herself would have never had any form of interaction with his or an angel before.
This is quite fascinating.
You donโt have to wait to see an angel first; the Bible says they are already there.
The key to living the supernatural life is to believe God wholeheartedly and obey his words. Jesus said blessed are those who believe without demanding proof, like Thomas.
Did God say it? I believe it. I speak it. I act upon it. I tailor my life to walk in it. I do not say I believe and then act contrary to it because of my flesh or senses. I may not see it, but I know it is there, and I believe it is there because God said it is there. I trust and obey the Lord always.
Look at Elisha in 2 Kings. Elijah prayed, โLord, open his eyes that he may see.โ The Lord opened the young manโs eyes, and he saw the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha. Elisha was no more protected than we are. Fear deactivates the army of God. When you become afraid, angels do nothing because they wait for your word.
Hebrews chapter 1 shows us angels are ministering spirits sent forth **to minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation**. Not โto them,โ but โfor themโโthey wait for instructions. There are angels all around us, of different kinds and levels. Some minister to God, some minister for God, and some are with us. Jesus said, โDonโt underestimate any of these little ones; their angels see the face of My Father regularly.โ
As you grow and obey God, your angel grows with you. More angels may be sent under them. Your angels have been there all along, waiting for you to speak. Sometimes we cry in their presence but donโt act. Peter stepped out of the boat to walk to Jesus. When he looked at the waves, fear gripped him, and he began to sinkโeven in the presence of Jesus. But Jesus quickly reached him, saying, โWhy did you doubt?โ
Itโs the same today.
There is a real realm of the Spirit, and we are born into it. Every one of us has at least one angel. Some are with us all the time, some are stationed in places. Angels minister, bless, and obey the instructions of God, waiting for us to step into faith and action. This is a place of revelation where the Word of God comes alive, and the reality of the Spirit is unveiled. Our desire is to equip you with faith, wisdom, and understanding so you can walk in the fullness of Godโs plan for your life.
-GSW-
๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ
I formally assumed office yesterday as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following a handover from my predecessor, Mr. Wale Edun. I sincerely appreciate him for his service to our country and the foundation he has laid.
Nigeria is at a critical juncture. Having taken important steps to stabilise the economy, our immediate task is to consolidate these gains, deepen ongoing reforms, and ensure they translate into tangible benefits for all Nigerians.
Our strategic priorities include:
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ & ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก - creating a predictable and investor-friendly environment anchored on policy coherence, consistency, and clarity.
๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ - ensuring transparent and prudent management of public resources.
๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - harmonising revenue administration, broadening the tax base, reducing the burden on vulnerable population, and supporting economic growth.
๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - aligning efforts across all tiers and institutions to maximise policy impact.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ (๐๐๐๐) - deepening collaboration with the private sector and other key stakeholders for data-driven policy design, co-implementation, and feedback for continuous improvement.
Good policy design alone is not enough, success will be defined by execution. We are committed to disciplined implementation, accountability, and measurable results.
I look forward to working with colleagues across government, the private sector, and all Nigerians as we move from reform to result, accelerate growth and build a more stable, inclusive, and prosperous economy.
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