Mali has announced a major change to its school curriculum: students will no longer study French history. Instead, lessons will focus on the history of Mali and the African continent.

Government officials state this move is designed to strengthen national identity and reduce the influence of colonial narratives.

By prioritizing local leaders, African heritage, and regional stories, Mali aims to give young people a clearer understanding of their own roots.

This shift marks a significant step in reclaiming the country's educational narrative for future generations.

NEW: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attempts to shift the blame from the Somali community in the state's widespread fraud scandal:

"It's not law abiding citizens. If that were the case, there's a lot of white men who should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes they have committed."

"Each community's got this in their own midst, but to blame them and say that they should have been responsible for stopping it — I think that's a pretty hard reach."

"I think we continue to educate folks about why they shouldn't commit crimes. You would hope that it's being taught both at home and at schools and in our society."

"But no, I think this idea that the Somali community is to blame for this because they didn't do more — I think that's how we got into this."

Police Escort Withdrawal: Pres. Tinubu Should Be Held Responsible If Anything Happens to A Lawmaker — Rep. Jimbo Says

House of Representatives member Clement Jimbo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police security from VIPs, warning it exposes lawmakers and politicians to greater d+nger.

Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, the Akwa Ibom lawmaker said the order puts legislators—especially those from the North—at heightened risk. “You are further exposing them to insecurity, and their lives could be in d+nger,” he said.

Jimbo, an APC member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, argued that the government’s primary duty is the security and welfare of citizens, citing Sections 12 and 14 of the Constitution. “If the federal government is failing in this constitutional provision and anything happens to a lawmaker as a result of this directive, Mr President should be held accountable,” he said.

He urged President Tinubu to reverse the order immediately and instead formalise the security arrangement to generate national revenue. Jimbo suggested recruiting at least 15,000 youths into the police or creating a private security unit dedicated to VIP protection. “Those of us that have this security personnel around us are not free. We pay for it,” he added, arguing that Nigeria could earn “a minimum of N20 trillion annually” from regulated VIP security services.

Jimbo also rejected the idea that only politicians are VIPs. “Every single Nigerian is a VIP,” he said, insisting that anyone who needs protection should have the right to hire security personnel. President Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police from VIPs on 23 November. The Special Protection Unit has begun implementation after an audit revealed 11,566 officers assigned to VIP duty.

Although the Senate has appealed for an exemption, Tinubu maintained that the redeployment is “not negotiable,” directing the NSA, Minister of Police Affairs, and IGP to enforce compliance. He stressed that police officers must serve the general public, particularly the most vulnerable—not a select group of VIPs.

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Niger has been holding agent Mohamed Bazoum for two and a half years. France, Nigeria, and ECOWAS have been able to do nothing.

Burkina held 4 French DGSE agents for a year. France was able to do nothing.

Mali held 49 Ivorian mercenary-soldiers for 6 months. Côte d’Ivoire was able to do nothing.

Mali has been holding a DGSE agent for 4 months. France can do nothing.

Let those who are getting worked up with their s0ft bra!ns about the retention of a Nigerian Army C-130 that v!olated AES airspace — and the detention of the 11 soldiers on board — go ask for advice from their buddies, and especially from the Nigerian authorities who, for their part, have understood very well that they need to keep a low profile if they want the situation to be resolved.

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ECOWAS Endorses Ghana’s President Mahama for African Union Chairmanship in 2027

ECOWAS has officially endorsed Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama as its sole candidate for the African Union Chairmanship in 2027. The decision was reached during the 95th ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting in Abuja, reflecting the bloc’s commitment to supporting member states in securing key continental positions. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the endorsement was unanimous and highlighted Mahama’s pan-African leadership. The final approval is expected from the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, which will formalize Ghana’s candidacy as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the region’s influence within AU and international institutions.


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Priest Testifies on 2022 Owo Church Terror Attack as Trial of Five Suspects Begins

A Catholic priest gave a harrowing account at the Federal High Court in Abuja of the 2022 Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left over 40 worshippers dead and more than 100 injured. Testifying behind a protective screen, the priest described how he sought to protect children and ferry victims to the hospital amid gunfire and explosions. The five accused—Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar—pleaded not guilty to a nine-count amended charge. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the trial to January 13 and 14, 2026.

Nigerians, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is about to hand our taxes and economic data to France.

Yesterday, December 10, the FIRS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with France’s tax authority at the French Embassy in Abuja.

France will provide AI audits, automated compliance, real-time analytics, and cybersecurity tools. In return, Nigeria will share insights from our digital economy and tax system, including international taxation issues like transfer pricing, profit shifting, and multinational compliance.

The government claims no raw taxpayer files will leave the country, but sensitive aggregated data will.

The truth is, this data can reveal key financial patterns and give France visibility into our economy. Once it leaves, we can’t get it back, putting our national economic sovereignty at risk.

France has been losing influence across West Africa, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger pushing back. Now, while those doors close, Nigeria appears ready to open a new one, putting our fiscal independence at risk.

This MoU could compromise our control over our revenue system, expose sensitive economic data, and weaken Nigeria’s fiscal independence. We are big enough to manage our own tax system and employ our own experts.

This deal should be paused or renegotiated to protect Nigerian taxpayers and safeguard the sovereignty of our economy.

Lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor Condemns Deadly Attack on Anambra Church, Demands Justice for Victims

Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has strongly condemned the deadly attack on St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lilu, Anambra State, describing it as a sacrilegious assault on faith and humanity. Two worshippers, including a cleric’s wife, were killed when armed men invaded the church during early Sunday worship preparations. Ejiofor demanded swift justice, criticised the slow pace of investigations, and urged security agencies and the Anambra government to ensure the perpetrators are tracked down and prosecuted. He consoled affected families and warned against normalising violence in sacred places of worship.

Peter Obi Laments Rising Violence, Says Nigeria Now “A Nation of Unending Tragedy”

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, describing the country as “a nation of unending tragedy” following renewed killings in Adamawa, Anambra, and Sokoto states. In a statement shared on X, Obi mourned the deaths of worshippers, seven women protesters in Adamawa, and victims of fresh bandit attacks in Sokoto. He warned that no country seeking development can normalise such persistent violence, stressing that insecurity undermines education, agriculture, business, and public trust. Obi called for leadership that values human life, strengthens justice, and tackles root causes such as poverty, unemployment, and weak institutions. He urged Nigerians to demand accountability and work toward a safer and more united nation while offering condolences to the bereaved families.

Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Officers After ‘Unauthorized’ Air Force Landing Sparks Diplomatic Tension

Burkina Faso has freed 11 Nigerian military officers detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what the junta described as an “unauthorised” landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. While Nigeria maintained that the stop was a technical emergency en route to Portugal, Burkina Faso insisted the aircraft violated its airspace without clearance, prompting a rapid security response. The Alliance of Sahel States—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—condemned the incident as an “unfriendly act” and placed their air forces on maximum alert. Despite the fiery rhetoric, Burkinabè officials later questioned and cleared the officers, who have since returned home. The episode adds to rising tensions between Nigeria and the Sahel juntas amid widening regional security and political rifts.

Alliance of Sahel States Condemns Nigerian Aircraft’s Emergency Landing in Burkina Faso

The military governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have criticised the emergency landing of a Nigerian military aircraft in Burkina Faso on Monday, warning against any breach of their airspace.
In a joint statement, the Alliance of Sahel States said the aircraft, which was carrying 11 military personnel, entered Burkinabe airspace without authorization.

Sahel Alliance Confirms Detention of Nigerian Military Aircraft in Burkina Faso

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso after entering the country’s airspace without authorisation.

In a joint statement issued on Monday, the three military-led nations said the aircraft, carrying 11 Nigerian military personnel, was intercepted and diverted to Bobo-Dioulasso airport following what was described as an “in-flight emergency” while operating in Burkinabe airspace without prior clearance.

The AES emphasised that the Nigerian aircraft had not obtained the required overflight permission, constituting a violation of Burkina Faso’s sovereignty.

The statement did not disclose the current status or location of the 11 crew members and passengers on board.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Nigerian Air Force nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official response to the incident.

New ISIS leader Abdul Qadir Mumin ran terror operations from a cave in Somalia after preaching in UK mosques for years.

Mumin, an orange-bearded and elusive terrorist, now commands ISIS forces from Puntland as the operational head of ISIS' General Directorate of the Provinces (GDP), which coordinates the activities of ISIS branches across the world.

Born in Somalia in the 1950s, he fled the civil war, living in a Somali area in Gothenburg, Sweden, before moving to the UK around 2000.

There, he preached at Quba Mosque in Leicester and Greenwich Mosque in London, recruiting young Britons to join Islamist terrorist groups in Somalia.

He crossed paths with notorious terrorists, including infamous Jihadi John and Lee Rigby's murderer Michael Adebolajo. Mumin left the UK in 2010, abandoning his wife and three children, who remain in Slough with no contact.

"We have not seen or heard from him in more than 10 years. We have nothing to do with him. The kids know who he is, but they don't have any contact with him either."

After returning to Somalia, he pledged allegiance to al-Shabaab, then defected to ISIS in 2015, growing its Somalian cell from 30 to around 1,200 fighters by 2024.

Somali and US forces have hunted Mumin since early 2025. Airstrikes on Puntland caves several weeks ago killed several, but Mumin remains at large.

Mumin's new position has drawn criticism from other jihadists, who claim that only an Arab descendent of Prophet Muhammed from the Quraysh tribe, can take the role as leader. They argue that Mumin's African roots disqualify him from being the leader of ISIS.

Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Officers, Impounds Air Force Aircraft Over Unauthorized Entry

Burkina Faso’s military government has confirmed the detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel and the seizure of a Nigerian Air Force cargo aircraft after it entered the country’s airspace without approval and made an emergency landing.

In a statement issued late Monday, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) said the C-130 aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force was forced to land on December 8, 2025, in Bobo Dioulasso due to an in-flight emergency while flying over Burkinabe territory without clearance. The AES comprises Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, all currently under military rule. Authorities disclosed that the aircraft was carrying two crew members and nine passengers, all of whom were later identified as Nigerian military officers.

The 11 individuals are presently being held by Burkinabe authorities. The regional bloc strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a violation of its airspace and national sovereignty. An investigation has been launched to determine the full circumstances surrounding the unauthorized entry. In response, the AES announced that the armed forces of its three member states have been placed on maximum alert.

The bloc further stated that air defense and anti-aircraft systems across the confederation have been authorized to neutralize any aircraft that violates its airspace. The alliance described the incident as an unfriendly act carried out in breach of international aviation laws and warned that strict measures are now in place to safeguard its territorial integrity and civilian population.

BREAKING NEWS: Sahel Alliance Makes Bold Move as Goita’s Warning Becomes Reality

The President of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — General Assimi Goïta — wasn’t joking when he declared to the world:

“The sky of the AES countries is no longer a market, much less a corridor where g0ats pass as before.”

Well… today, that statement came to life in full force as the Sahel coalition ( Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso) took decisive action to enforce total control over their airspace — sending a loud message that the era of foreign interference and unchecked military flights is officially over.

This move is already sparking reactions globally, with many calling it a new chapter in African sovereignty, while others warn it could escalate existing tensions in the region.

Whatever side you’re on… one thing is clear — the Sahel is rewriting the rules.

Do you think the Sahel Alliance is making the right move by shutting down unrestricted access to their airspace, or could this create more instability? Let's talk!

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Kcee Speaks on Beef With Flavour, Reveals Why He Declined to Sign Him Years Ago

Nigerian singer Kcee has finally addressed his long-rumoured feud with highlife star Flavour, explaining that the tension dates back to their earliest encounter. In an interview with Yanga FM, Kcee revealed that talent manager Soso Soberekon once brought Flavour to him for a potential record deal, but he declined because he didn’t see his potential at the time—not out of malice. He added that despite coming into the industry before Flavour, he has never held a grudge. Kcee noted that many colleagues underestimate him because of his humility, but insists that his consistent success continues to prove critics wrong. The singer also reflected on past doubts and shared that several industry figures who once dismissed him have since apologised. The interview has sparked lively reactions online.

VP Shettima Departs Abuja For Abidjan

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term in office as President of that country.

In a Statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha said Shettima is expected to join other leaders across Africa and beyond to witness activities lined up for the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to hold on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan.

Quatara was re-elected for a fourth term in office on October 25, 2025 as President of Côte d'Ivoire, a West African country that shares cordial diplomatic ties with Nigeria.

Both nations collaborate significantly within ECOWAS and the African Union on security, trade, and development, formalised by a Bi-National Commission and numerous agreements covering areas like anti-trafficking, agriculture, and digital economy, with strong informal trade and significant Nigerian diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire, fostering deep bilateral economic and social connections.

The Vice President is accompanied by HE Omar Aliyu Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission; Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Hon. Usman Zannah, member representing Kaga/Gubio/Magumeri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

The Vice President is expected back in Abuja at the end of the inauguration ceremony.

BREAKING: President Talon Safe as Benin Army Recaptures Key Sites After Attempted Coup

Benin Republic has confirmed that President Patrice Talon is safe after an attempted coup led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri and officers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation.” The coup plotters briefly seized the national television station and attacked Talon’s residence in Le Guézo, where Tigri declared himself leader.
According to the presidency, loyalist forces are now restoring control, dismissing the coup attempt as the action of a small faction with limited influence. The incident comes amid a surge of military takeovers across West Africa, including recent coups or attempts in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, highlighting deepening regional instability and democratic fragility.

BREAKING: Military Launches Coup in Benin Republic, Attacks President Talon’s Residence and Seizes National TV

A coup attempt is underway in Benin Republic as soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri attacked President Patrice Talon’s residence in Cotonou early Sunday morning. Tigri has appeared on national television—now reportedly under military control—declaring himself chairman of a “military re-establishment committee.”
The situation in the capital remains tense, with heavy troop movements reported at strategic locations. President Talon and his government have not yet issued any official statement.
This uprising adds to the growing wave of coups destabilizing West Africa, following similar military takeovers or attempts in Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in recent years, deepening concerns over democratic backsliding across the region.

Just In: Mali’s President Goïta Drops Bombshell — “We Either Fight for Our Freedom or Remain Slaves Forever”

In a powerful and emotional address, Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has sent a bold warning to his people and the world, insisting that Africa must choose between fighting for its freedom or remaining “slaves forever.”

According to Goïta, Mali and several African nations are being hunted, pressured, and manipulated by foreign powers using terror!sm as a tool of control.

“We either fight this w@r or remain slaves forever, because they are hunting us,” he declared.

Goïta accused powerful foreign interests of pretending to provide “help” while secretly working to dominate African countries politically and economically.

He alleged that these global actors are:

Influencing who becomes president, prime minister, mayor, and political leaders

Forcing African nations to give up shares in mining corporations

Trying to control national passports and security systems

Targeting ownership of Africa’s natural resources

His message to citizens was clear: wake up, recognize the thre@t, and defend national sovereignty before it’s too late.

This statement is already sparking debate across Africa — especially as more nations question the intentions of external powers on the continent.

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