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Omoyele Sowore Condemns US Military Strikes In Nigeria, Urges Strong Local Leadership

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Activist and political commentator Omoyele Sowore has criticized the recent U.S. military strikes in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security can only be guaranteed by capable Nigerian leadership, not foreign powers Sowore shared his reaction on X following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorized attacks on suspected terrorist groups in Nigeria on Christmas Day. “Although the Nigerian government claims it was aware and describes the operation as a joint effort with vague ‘international partners,’ it is clear that the strikes occurred without the genuine authority or informed consent of the weak individuals masquerading as government under President Bola Tinubu,” he said. He also criticized the U.S., noting that the strikes, reportedly targeting a village in Sokoto, reflect a lack of understanding and concern for Nigeria and its citizens. “It is deeply troubling that Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, lacks competent and sovereign leadership to protect its people and territory,” Sowore added, warning that the country has effectively become a bystander while its sovereignty is undermined. He stressed that only “true, tested, and informed leadership” within Nigeria can adequately safeguard its citizens, cautioning against dependence on foreign powers or “imperiled, jaundiced neoconservatives operating from Washington, D.C.” Sowore’s comments have reignited debates over foreign military involvement in Nigeria and the nation’s ability to independently tackle its security challenges.

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Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun Gifts 2025 SUVs To 20 Local Government Chairmen

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday presented brand-new 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SUVs to the chairmen of the state’s 20 local government areas, adding a festive highlight to the Christmas season. The presentation took place in Abeokuta, with the chairmen expressing gratitude for the governor’s gesture. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Governor Abiodun said the vehicles were provided to improve efficiency and strengthen governance at the grassroots level. He praised the chairmen for their partnership in delivering the dividends of democracy and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting local governments in driving socio-economic development. “Our administration understands the challenges faced at the grassroots and the obstacles in delivering essential services,” the governor said. “These vehicles are meant to facilitate swift and effective outreach, ensuring that rural communities experience good governance without impediments.” Folashade Adeyemo, Ogun State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and Chairperson of Odeda Local Government, spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, describing the gift as a timely boost to the Yuletide celebrations. She commended Governor Abiodun for his achievements in education, housing, healthcare, and road infrastructure, saying his ISEYA mantra has raised the state’s development profile. “This gesture makes Christmas even more memorable,” Adeyemo said. “It will enhance efficiency, allowing local governments to reach remote communities, monitor projects, and engage more effectively with the people.” Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, also lauded the governor for the SUVs, emphasizing that the gesture would further strengthen grassroots governance. He urged chairmen to match the state government’s support with dedicated service to their communities. The initiative comes amid ongoing challenges facing local governments in Nigeria, particularly regarding autonomy and financial independence. Despite a Supreme Court ruling last October directing state governments to grant local governments greater autonomy, many remain dependent on state governments, limiting effective grassroots service delivery and development.

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Odumeje Says He Celebrates ‘Chrismarity’ Not Christmas

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Controversial cleric Odumeje has clarified that he does not take part in traditional Christmas celebrations. Speaking to his congregation while dressed in a Christmas-themed outfit, Odumeje said he observes what he calls “Chrismarity” rather than Christmas. He explained that the term Christmas, in his view, resembles performing a mass, whereas “Chrismarity” reflects a more Christlike celebration. “I am not celebrating Christmas, but I am celebrating Chrismarity. That is Christly. That is enjoyment. Christmas is like just doing mass. But Chrismarity is everything. It is Christlike. Merry Christmas!” he stated.   View this post on Instagram  

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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Urges FG To Suspend US Military Cooperation Over Airstrikes

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Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military collaboration with the United States following reports of US airstrikes in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday, Gumi warned that American involvement could exacerbate the country’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty. He stressed that while Islam permits fighting terrorism, such operations should be carried out by parties with “clean hands,” arguing that the US lacks the moral authority due to its global military record. Gumi criticised Nigeria for allowing foreign powers to participate in its counterterrorism efforts, saying such interventions often lead to civilian casualties and serve hidden political agendas. “Terrorists do not truly fight terrorists; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’,” he said. The cleric further cautioned that permitting Nigeria to become a battleground could draw anti-US forces into the country, worsening instability. He also warned that framing US actions as protecting Christians could heighten religious tensions. Gumi emphasised that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism and called for robust, well-coordinated ground operations, which he said Nigeria has sufficient personnel to conduct. He suggested that if Nigeria seeks foreign military assistance, countries like China, Turkey, and Pakistan would be more suitable partners.

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Ooni Of Ife Pays Christmas Day Visit To President Tinubu In Lagos

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Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the President’s residence in Lagos on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The visit took place on Christmas Day and was described as cordial, reflecting the close ties between the traditional ruler and the First Family. While details of their discussion were not disclosed, the meeting was seen as part of ongoing engagements between traditional institutions and the nation’s political leadership. The visit highlighted the importance of collaboration and mutual respect between cultural authorities and the federal government, particularly on issues related to unity, heritage, and national progress.

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Presidency Denies Reports Of Gbajabiamila’s Removal As Chief Of Staff

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The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff and appointed his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, as a replacement. The rebuttal followed the spread of several social media posts alleging a shake-up within the President’s inner circle, with some of the claims attributed to unnamed “insider” sources. In a statement released on Thursday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the reports as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to ignore them. “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. There is absolutely no truth to this story. We advise Nigerians to disregard it entirely. “The Chief of Staff remains in his position. The Principal Private Secretary likewise remains in his role. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff.” According to the Presidency, the story was deliberately fabricated by individuals peddling fake news to stir confusion and sow discord within the administration. Onanuga further warned media organisations and social media users against spreading unverified information, stressing the need for proper fact-checking and responsible reporting before publishing or sharing claims.

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Morocco 2025: Nigeria, Tunisia Battle for Three Points in Top-of-the-table Clash

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One of Africa’s most storied and remarkable football rivalries makes another stop on Saturday, this time in the Moroccan city of Fès, as Nigeria and Tunisia clash in a top-of-the-table encounter of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, at the 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès. With three points taken by each team from their opening games, the stage is set for fiery exchanges as Coaches Eric Chelle and Sami Trabelsi, themselves former players, will be determined to push their teams to achieve victory and book an early spot in the tournament’s Round of 16. There have been a total of 21 matches between both teams, dating back 64 years, with each having won six times, and the remaining nine matches drawn (though some eventually went into penalty shootouts). Of the three that stretched to penalty shootouts, Nigeria won two, including a memorable 1982 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture and an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final duel that flowed back and forth in the Egyptian city of Port Said 19 years ago. Tunisia won the lottery in the 2004 AFCON that they hosted, edging the Eagles to set up a Final clash with Morocco’s Atlas Lions. Both teams have staged walkouts against each other, with Nigeria leaving the pitch in an AFCON qualifying match in Tunis in December 1961, after a controversial goal, and Tunisia opting to do the same when Nigeria scored an equalizing goal through Baba Otu Mohammed in an AFCON bronze-medal match in Kumasi in March 1978. When the Carthage Eagles pipped the Super Eagles 1-0 in the Round of 16 at the AFCON in Cameroon four years ago, it was their first victory over Nigeria in a competitive match since 1985, when they won a 1986 World Cup qualifying match 2-0 in Tunis. There have been high drama, muscle-flexing, and boardroom blowouts, and Saturday’s encounter will be another game of intensity and power-play as Nigeria seek to establish themselves as one of the favourites for the trophy and Tunisia, who will be going to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals, determined to fight for a second continental title. Trabelsi, who was in the squad that Khaled Badra led to win Tunisia’s only AFCON title, at home in 2004, has the likes of Captain Ferjani Sassi, Ali Maãloul, Hannibal Mejbri, Dylan Bronn, Ben Ali, Ali Ben Romdhane and Yan Valery who can turn a game on its head within a split second. They showed their deadliness in sweeping aside Uganda in Rabat on Tuesday evening. For Eric Chelle, the triumvirate of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze at the fore, and the duo of Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi at the rear provide some assurance. With Osimhen still looking for his first goal of the tournament, the Carthage Eagles could be under tremendous pressure from Nigeria’s ace forward who boasts 31 goals in 47 matches. Midfield lubricator Alexander Iwobi, likely to win his 93rd cap, will be expected to play a key role in Nigeria’s challenge for the three points. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will surely be called upon several times to break up the play of the fast-paced Tunisians. SUPER EAGLES, CARTHAGE EAGLES IN HISTORY 25 Nov 1961: Nigeria 2-1 Tunisia (AFCONq: Lagos) 10 Dec 1961: Tunisia 2-2 Nigeria (AFCONq: Tunis): Match inconclusive as Nigeria walked off the pitch 25 Sep 1977: Tunisia 0-0 Nigeria (WCq: Tunis) 12 Nov 1977: Nigeria 0-1 Tunisia (WCq: Lagos) 16 Mar 1978: Tunisia 0-2 Nigeria (AFCON: Kumasi): Match at 1-1 when Tunisia walked off the pitch 29 Jun 1980: Tunisia 2-0 Nigeria (WCq: Tunis) 12 Jul 1980: Nigeria 2-0 Tunisia (WCq: Lagos): Nigeria win 4-3 on penalties 29 Sep 1984: Tunisia 5-0 Nigeria (Friendly: Tunis) 06 Jul 1985: Nigeria 1-0 Tunisia (WCq: Lagos) 20 Jul 1985: Tunisia 2-0 Nigeria (WCq: Tunis) 22 Feb 1992: Tunisia 1-1 Nigeria (SCSA: Tunis) 09 Aug 1997: Tunisia 2-0 Nigeria (LG Cup: Tunis) 23 Jan 2000: Nigeria 4-2 Tunisia (AFCON: Lagos) 11 Feb 2004: Tunisia 1-1 Nigeria (AFCON: Rades): Tunisia win 4-3 on penalties 04 Feb 2006: Tunisia 1-1 Nigeria (AFCON: Port Said): Nigeria win 6-5 on penalties 20 Jun 2009: Tunisia 0-0 Nigeria (WCq: Rades) 06 Sep 2009: Nigeria 2-2 Tunisia (WCq: Abuja) 22 Jan 2016: Tunisia 1-1 Nigeria (CHAN: Kigali) 17 Jul 2019: Nigeria 1-0 Tunisia (AFCON: Cairo) 13 Oct 2020: Tunisia 1-1 Nigeria (Friendly: St. Veit, Austria) 23 Jan 2022: Tunisia 1-0 Nigeria (AFCON: Garoua)

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BREAKING: US Confirms Airstrikes On ISIS Camps In Sokoto, Nigeria

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U.S. forces have carried out airstrikes on Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria following weeks of intelligence operations and at the request of Nigerian authorities, according to the U.S. military’s Africa Command. The strikes, conducted in Sokoto State, killed multiple ISIS militants operating from known camps. The operation followed intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria that began in late November, Reuters reported. Footage released by the Pentagon showed at least one projectile launched from a U.S. warship, while a U.S. defense official said several militants were struck during coordinated attacks. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the strikes were part of ongoing security cooperation with Washington, involving intelligence sharing and strategic coordination. “This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West,” the ministry said in a post on X. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also acknowledged the collaboration, thanking Nigeria for its support and adding: “More to come…” .@POTUS “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and… pic.twitter.com/ct7rUW128t — Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) December 26, 2025 Donald Trump announced the strikes on Christmas Day from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, saying on Truth Social: “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! “I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing.” Trump has repeatedly accused Islamist militants in Nigeria of targeting Christians and previously warned of possible U.S. military intervention if the violence continued. However, Nigeria’s government has rejected framing the country’s insecurity as religious persecution, insisting that armed groups attack both Muslims and Christians and that the crisis is driven by broader security challenges. Nigeria, which is nearly evenly split between Muslims and Christians, has faced years of insurgency, banditry, and communal violence across several regions. Analysts say the conflict is complex, fueled by criminal activity, territorial disputes, and longstanding economic pressures, alongside extremist violence. The airstrikes came amid renewed attacks elsewhere in the country. Police said a suspected suicide bomber killed at least five people and injured 35 others in Nigeria’s northeast, another area plagued by Islamist insurgents. Earlier on Christmas Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appealed for unity and peace in a message posted on X, calling for harmony “especially between individuals of differing religious beliefs.” He added: “I stand committed to doing everything within my power to enshrine religious freedom in Nigeria and to protect Christians, Muslims, and all Nigerians from violence.” The Nigeria operation follows recent U.S. strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria after a suspected ISIS attack on American personnel there. Despite campaigning as a leader opposed to “endless wars,” Trump’s return to office has been marked by a series of overseas military actions targeting extremist groups.

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