Offa Panic as Suspected Airstrike Hits Kwara Hotel, Family Source Confirms Buildings Damaged and Couple Injured

Residents of Offa in Kwara State were thrown into panic after a suspected airstrike struck Solidworth Hotel in the Lamodi area, causing significant structural damage to the building and nearby properties. A family source of the hotel’s owner confirmed that at least four buildings were affected, while five people, including a couple and their young daughter, sustained injuries. Although no deaths were recorded, the explosions intensified fear in the town, coming hours after the United States announced airstrikes against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, an operation later confirmed by the Nigerian government as a joint effort.

Lawyer Demands Probe After Actor Don Pedro Obaseki Is Stripped, Assaulted, Dragged to Benin Palace Over ‘Disrespect’ Allegations

An entertainment lawyer, Rockson A. Igelige, has called for an urgent investigation after Nigerian actor Dr Don Pedro Obaseki was allegedly ambushed, kidnapped, stripped to his boxers, assaulted, and forcibly dragged to the Oba of Benin’s palace in Benin City. The incident, reportedly carried out by youths claiming to act on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council, followed accusations that the actor disrespected the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. Igelige described the act as criminal, barbaric, and a gross violation of Obaseki’s fundamental human rights, urging the Edo State Government and security agencies to ensure all perpetrators are held accountable, regardless of status or affiliation.

Tinubu’s Government Explains Roles of 7,000 Newly Recruited Forest Guards Deployed to Tackle Banditry

The federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clarified the job description of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards deployed across seven frontline states to combat banditry and insecurity. The guards, trained for three months under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, are tasked with protecting Nigeria’s forests, gathering intelligence, supporting security agencies, and reclaiming territories overtaken by criminal elements. According to the Office of the National Security Adviser, the initiative marks a decisive step toward restoring state authority, with plans to recruit up to 180,000 forest guards nationwide to curb terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes operating from forest reserves.

BREAKING: Living Faith (Winners Chapel) Pastor Kidnapped by Bandits While Going to Farm in Kogi State

A pastor of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, has been kidnapped by armed bandits in Okoro Gbedde, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred on Saturday as the pastor was riding a motorcycle to his farm along the Okeoffin–Okoro Gbedde axis with a commercial rider. Eyewitnesses said the rider escaped, but the pastor was abducted and taken to an unknown location. As of the time of reporting, the kidnappers had not contacted the family or church, raising fresh fears amid growing insecurity in Kogi, where dozens of worshippers were recently abducted during coordinated church attacks.

B+mb Scare in Jabo, Sokoto as Villagers Discover Suspected Undetonated Explosive Device

Tension gripped Jabo community in Sokoto State on Saturday after villagers discovered what appeared to be an explosive device, prompting the intervention of security agencies.

An Arise News reporter at the scene said eyewitnesses revealed that a local farmer found the object in the afternoon, close to early evening. The farmer reportedly alerted other residents, who gathered at the spot and attempted to dig out the device.

According to the reporter, the situation nearly turned d%sastrous when the villagers, unable to remove the object, tied a rope to it and attempted to pull it out using a camel. He noted that the action could have resulted in a devastating explosion if the device had detonated.

“This was clearly a calamity averted, because if that device had gone off, it wouldn’t have been a funny scenario,” the reporter said. Security operatives, including an ordnance disposal team and police personnel, have since cordoned off the area.

Restrictions were placed around the site as experts worked to assess and secure the device. Although some villagers remained nearby, security officials were seen cautioning them and stressing that the situation was still active.

The reporter added that authorities suspect there could be more unexploded devices in the area. Residents are being sensitised to immediately report any suspicious objects to security agencies to allow trained experts handle them safely, as investigations and safety operations continue in the community.

Air Peace Chairman Defends Christmas Airfares, Says Nigerian Airlines Unfairly Demonised Over Southeast Flight Costs

The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has rejected claims that Nigerian airlines exploited passengers with high airfares during the Christmas season, insisting that entry fares still start from ₦150,000. Speaking amid public outrage and regulatory scrutiny, Onyema said airlines are being unfairly accused of price fixing, especially on Southeast routes where return flights are often nearly empty. He explained that high operational costs, wet-lease charges, taxes, and demand-driven pricing account for fare differences, stressing that most of the ticket revenue does not go directly to airlines. Onyema urged government agencies and the public to stop scapegoating airlines, describing the criticism as unfair and damaging to the aviation sector.

Breaking: President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break and in preparation for his official trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The presidency confirmed that Tinubu was invited by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit scheduled for early January. The weeklong global summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss sustainable development, innovation, and finance, after which the president is expected to return to Nigeria.

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Bandits Kill Pregnant Woman and Brother, Abduct Two Siblings in Night Attack on Gombe Community

Bandits attacked a private residence in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, late Saturday night, killing a pregnant woman and her brother while abducting two other siblings. Residents said the gunmen stormed the house under cover of darkness, shooting indiscriminately before fleeing with their victims. The brutal incident has thrown the community into mourning and renewed fears over persistent insecurity in the state. Police confirmed the attack and said tactical units, hunters, and vigilante groups have been mobilised to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators, while Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya condemned the killings as barbaric and unacceptable.

Nigerian Soldier Shares Plan Against ISIS in Sokoto Following US Airstrikes, Flaunts Military Gear

Following US President Donald Trump’s missile strikes on ISIS camps in Sokoto State, a Nigerian soldier inspired by the operation has vowed to support local communities and back Nigerian troops. The soldier displayed his military kits in a viral social media post, emphasizing his commitment to protect civilians, combat terrorism, and ensure that extremists have no hiding place. His message resonated online, drawing cheers and reactions from followers who praised his readiness to restore peace in Nigeria’s northwest.

JUST IN: Notorious criminal named Fidelis Guyama, known for organizing kidnappings and armed robberies across Taraba, Benue, and Plateau States, has been arrested. He was captured by troops from Operation Whirl Stroke (6 Brigade, Nigerian Army) during an intelligence-led operation on December 21, 2025, in Vaase community, Ukum LGA, Benue State. He is believed to be a key leader behind several criminal activities in the region.

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US Resumes Surveillance Flights Over North-East Nigeria After Sokoto Airstrikes

The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east, focusing on militant activity in the Sambisa Forest, days after airstrikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State.

The development was disclosed on Saturday by Sahel-focused t+rrorism tracker Brant Philip, who shared flight-tracking data showing a US aircraft operating over Borno State. According to the data, the aircraft was a Gulfstream V — a long-range jet often modified for ISR missions.

“The United States resumed ISR operations today on ISWAP in the Sambisa forest, Borno State in northeast Nigeria, after a pause of one day following the strikes in Sokoto State,” Philip wrote on X. He explained that Saturday’s operation targeted the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the ISIS affiliate active mainly in Nigeria’s north-east and the Lake Chad basin.

Flight-tracking records reviewed by open-source analysts show that the US began its current ISR missions over Nigeria on November 24, with aircraft taking off from Ghana, a key logistics hub for the American military in West Africa.

The same aircraft, linked to Tenax Aerospace, a US special mission aircraft provider, has reportedly flown over Nigeria almost daily since then. Sources familiar with the operation said the flights are aimed at monitoring militant groups and tracking an American pilot k+dnapped in neighbouring Niger Republic.

The renewed US activity comes weeks after Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington amid tensions over President Donald Trump’s threats of military intervention.

Following the meeting, Hegseth said the US would work “aggressively” with Nigeria to end what he described as the “persecution of Christians by jihadist t+rrorists.”

Thursday night’s airstrikes in North-West Nigeria, reportedly targeting ISIS-linked militants, were described by Trump as the “first fulfillment” of that pledge. “More str+kes would follow,” the US President warned.

US and Nigeria Carry Out Joint Missile Strikes on Islamist Militants in Sokoto State on Christmas Day

On December 25, 2025, the United States and Nigeria conducted precision missile strikes targeting Islamist militants in Sokoto State. Ordered by US President Donald Trump and approved by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the operation focused on ISIS-linked positions, aiming to degrade the group’s operational capabilities. The attacks underscore the complex terrorism landscape in north-west Nigeria, where fragmented militant groups, including Lakurawa fighters with shifting jihadi allegiances, have threatened civilians for years. Initially invited by local communities to combat banditry, groups like Lakurawa later turned violent, imposing radical practices and attacking both civilians and security forces. The strikes prompted suspected terrorists to relocate, though insecurity continues to affect Sokoto residents of all faiths.

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President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday for a European trip, the destination of which has been officially withheld. According to his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the trip continues the President’s end-of-year break and precedes his official visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tinubu has been invited by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan to attend the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, scheduled for early January. The summit aims to bring together leaders from government, business, and society to promote sustainable development under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go.” Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after the weeklong event.

Galatasaray Congratulates Victor Osimhen After First AFCON 2025 Goal Against Tunisia

Victor Osimhen opened his goal account at AFCON 2025, scoring a brilliant header and providing an assist in Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Tunisia, helping the Super Eagles secure a spot in the Round of 16. His club, Galatasaray, praised his performance on social media, highlighting his decisive contributions. Osimhen had previously faced frustration with two goals ruled out for offside, making this breakthrough a significant moment. CAF also recognized his goal as the best of match-day six. Nigeria now prepares to face Uganda in their final group game on December 30, with Osimhen in fine form.

Deji Adeyanju Identifies Four Groups Unhappy About US Bombing Terrorists in Nigeria

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has identified four categories of people reportedly unhappy about the US airstrikes on ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto, Nigeria. In a Facebook post on December 28, 2025, Adeyanju listed the groups as: members of the Nigerian Army allegedly benefiting from insecurity, terrorists themselves, terrorist sympathizers, and politicians exploiting opposition politics. The US military action, carried out at Nigeria’s request, has sparked varied reactions across the country, with some praising the intervention while others express concern over its implications.

Allwell Ademola: Details Emerge on Actress’ Sudden Death – Possible High Blood Pressure Speculated

The Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has mourned the death of actress Allwell Ademola, who passed away on December 27, 2025, at age 43. Reports indicate that she suffered a cardiac arrest while being rushed to Ancilla Catholic Hospital in Agege after experiencing difficulty breathing. Despite being placed on oxygen, medical efforts could not revive her. Fans speculated that high blood pressure may have contributed to her sudden demise, while her final video, in which she expressed hope for 2025, resurfaced online, leaving many shocked at the abrupt deterioration of her health. Allwell Ademola’s death adds to the string of Nollywood losses in 2025, including actors Odira Nwobu, Monalisa Stephen, and Pat Ugwu.

Sokoto Bombing: Senator Ali Ndume Urges FG to Extend US Missile Strikes to Boko Haram, ISWAP Strongholds in North-East

Borno South Senator and former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on the Nigerian government to expand its ongoing joint military operations with the United States beyond Sokoto to the North-East region. Ndume made the call while reacting to the recent US airstrike in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State, which targeted ISIS-linked militants. According to him, extending the collaboration to areas such as Lake Chad, the Sambisa Forest, and the Mandara Mountains would significantly weaken Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. He also advocated deeper intelligence sharing, logistical support, and deployment of attack helicopters to assist Nigerian troops. Ndume commended President Bola Tinubu for increased defence spending in the 2026 budget, while urging transparency in its execution, and expressed condolences to victims of the recent mosque bombing in Maiduguri.