Christmas Strikes In Nigeria Targeted Militants Largely Active In Niger Republic - US Lieutenant General

Christmas Day strikes by the United States on northwest Nigeria targeted militants linked to an Islamic State wing largely active in neighboring Niger, a top US Africa Command lieutenant general told AFP.

“The targets were areas that all terrorist groups from the Sahel use as a staging area. The most recent information we received from the Nigerians was it was ISIS Sahel related,” John Brennan said in an interview on the sidelines of a US-Nigeria security meeting last week, referring to the Islamic State Sahel Province group.

US Military Increases Materiel Deliveries & Intelligence With Nigeria, Push Against ISIS Terrorists

The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.

The Pentagon has also maintained open lines of communication with militaries in junta-led Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, Lieutenant General John Brennan said.

Bournemouth Ends Liverpool's Unbeaten Streak, Increasing Pressure on Slot

Bournemouth concluded Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten streak as Amine Adli's strike in the 95th minute clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Cherries on Saturday.

Goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez placed the home team in a dominant position, yet Liverpool responded with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to equalize.

Betrayal of Trust,' NNPP Criticizes Governor Yusuf Regarding His Departure, Dismisses Allegations of Internal Conflict

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party, describing his decision as a betrayal of the mandate entrusted to him by the people.

In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party faulted the governor’s claim that the NNPP was engulfed in an unresolved internal crisis, insisting that such claims were unfounded and made after the fact.

Why I Don’t Collaborate With People Like Peller - Ishowspeed

Popular streamer iShowSpeed has cleared the air on why he is not collaborating with content creators on his Africa tour.

Speed explains that the purpose of the tour is not for streamer collaborations, but to showcase the culture of Africa’s countries,  highlighting everyday people who are rarely seen, street performers with real talent, and local communities. 

VP Shettima Has Returned To Abuja, Stating That Nigeria Is Firmly Positioned Back On Global Economic Frontline

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, declaring that Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy discussions.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Vice President arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday.

Kaduna Abduction!! The Military Refutes Claims Of Delayed Response And Reaffirms Its Dedication To Rescuing Victims.

The Nigerian military has denied claims that its response to the attack in Kurmin Wali community, Kaduna State, where over 100 worshippers were abducted last Sunday, has been slow or lacking proactivity in efforts to rescue the victims.

Some members of the community, located in Kajuru Local Government Area, had reportedly accused the military of a sluggish response, alleging that security forces failed to prevent or swiftly rescue the abducted worshippers.

JUST IN: Fire Outbreak Destroy buildings in Oyo State

A devastating fire has destroyed a six-room residential bungalow at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate, Amuloko area of Ibadan, Oyo State, causing losses worth millions of naira.

The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Maroof Akinwande, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday.

Insecurity: Fear As NYSC Camps Open In High-Risk States

Thousands of prospective corps members and their families are apprehensive as the 2026 Batch A (Stream 1) orientation exercise of the National Youth Service Corps commences across the country, particularly in states plagued by bandit attacks, kidnappings, and bomb scares.

From Zamfara to Kaduna, Borno, Yobe, Plateau and Katsina states, corps members embarking on the 21-day orientation face long and fearful journeys, even as officials insist that all measures are in place to ensure their safety.

JUST IN: Reason National Grid Collapsed On Friday — NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has said the national electricity grid collapsed on Friday due to the simultaneous tripping of multiple 330kV transmission lines and the disconnection of some power generation units.

According to PUNCH reports that the national electricity grid collapsed on Friday, with electricity generation plunging from above 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 MW by about 1:30 pm.

UK Prime Minister Slams Trump For Saying NATO Troops Avoided Afghanistan Front Line, Called it Insulting

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as “insulting” President Donald Trump’s claim that troops from NATO allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan, as anger grows at the US president’s remarks.

In an interview with Fox News aired on Thursday, Trump appeared unaware that 457 British soldiers were among NATO troops who died during the conflict in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.