VIDEO: Sokoto Men Play With Alleged U.S. Bomb Fragments From Christmas Day Airstrike, Mock American Military and Boast Nigerians Are Stronger as DHQ Issues Safety Warning

A viral video has emerged showing some men, suspected to be herdsmen, handling and playing with what they claim are fragments of a bomb dropped by the United States military during a Christmas Day airstrike in Jabo community, Sokoto State. In the footage obtained by SaharaReporters, the men are seen casually rolling and touching the metallic object while speaking in Hausa, openly mocking the U.S. military and boasting that Nigerians are stronger than any foreign or local armed force.

The men derided America as a “disgrace,” claimed that no U.S. missile or nuclear weapon could successfully strike Nigerian soil, and suggested that divine will alone determines outcomes. Despite the obvious danger, they laughed and encouraged one another to “show strength,” while praying that the fragment would not explode.

The video surfaced amid heightened security concerns following reports that explosive materials from the alleged U.S. airstrike site had been taken by unauthorised persons. Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed awareness of the situation and issued a strong warning to residents, urging anyone in possession of such materials to return them immediately.

Speaking in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, stressed that the items were highly dangerous and should only be handled by trained military personnel. He appealed to the public and the media to help ensure the safe return of the materials to nearby military bases or recognised security locations to prevent potential loss of lives and further harm.

Iran Threatens “Harsh” Retaliation After Trump Warns of Fresh Military Action Over Nuclear Program

Iran has warned of a severe response to any attack following US President Donald Trump’s threat of further military action amid tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that any aggression against Iran would be met with a “harsh and regrettable” response. The warning comes after Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities if Tehran continues weapon development. Iran maintains its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes, while experts suggest that hidden stockpiles could allow Iran to resume production quickly. The standoff, described by Iranian officials as more complex than the Iran-Iraq war, follows a June conflict that saw Israel strike Iranian installations and Iran retaliate with missile attacks on Israel.

Iran Launches New Satellites Ahead of Netanyahu–Trump Meeting

Iran has launched three locally developed satellites into space in a fresh show of defiance, coming just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and wider Middle East concerns.

The satellites — Paya, Zafar-2, and a second prototype of Kowsar — were successfully placed into Low Earth Orbit on Sunday using a Russian Soyuz rocket launched from a Russian space facility.

Before the June war, Tehran had carried out several satellite launches in recent years, some independently and others in partnership with Moscow. Iranian officials say the newly launched satellites include the country’s most advanced imaging technology, further highlighting Iran’s growing space and missile-linked capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

The timing of the launch is widely seen as symbolic, coinciding with high-level talks between Israel and the United States focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence.

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Nigerian Health Ministry Ex-Director Ofodire Alleges Sabotage, Persecution And Cover-Up Over Push For Nuclear Medicine Reforms

A former Assistant Director at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Ofodire Emeka, has accused senior ministry officials of systematic sabotage, persecution and suppression of reforms aimed at advancing nuclear medicine services in the country. Dr Emeka alleged that his advocacy for modernising Nigeria’s outdated nuclear medicine programme was treated as a threat rather than a contribution, leading to obstruction of official proposals, hostile work conditions, and punitive actions even after his resignation. He claimed that Nigeria’s failure to upgrade its nuclear medicine infrastructure has left the country far behind other African nations, warning that continued resistance to reform will further weaken the healthcare system. Dr Emeka has called for an independent investigation into what he described as abuse of power and victimisation of reform advocates within the health ministry.

An Iranian military spokesman says Israel would have collapsed if the recent 12-day war had continued for just two more weeks.
Speaking at a conference in Tehran, IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Ali Mohammad Naeini said Iran relied entirely on its own capabilities during the conflict and claimed this strategy enabled it to defeat its enemies.

He highlighted the Basij force as a key pillar of Iran’s national power, arguing that any government disconnected from its citizens is at risk of collapse. Naeini said the war tested Iran’s deterrence, strategy, and resilience, adding that decades of threats pushed Iran to build a self-reliant, asymmetric defense system after the Iran-Iraq war.

He noted that Iran has expanded its missile ranges and scientific capabilities, describing the country’s missile experts as young, committed specialists. According to him, Iran struck at least 45 Israeli strategic sites during the conflict, causing major damage and prompting calls to end the fighting.

Naeini insisted Iran needed no foreign assistance and aimed to counter narratives portraying it as weak. He also said neighboring countries quickly condemned Israel’s initial attack on Iran.

The conflict began on June 13 when Israel carried out an attack on Iran, followed by U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The fighting left more than 1,000 people dead in Iran. In response, Iran targeted sites across Israeli-controlled territories and struck the U.S. Al-Udeid air base in Qatar.
By June 24, Iran’s retaliatory operations forced an end to the hostilities.

We’re number one nuclear power in the world – Trump boasts amid tension in Nigeria.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday boasted that the United States has the best military equipment in the world.

Trump, who spoke at the American Business Forum, said he rebuilt the American military with the best missiles, rockets and other dangerous weapons.

According to Trump, the United States is the number one nuclear power followed by Russia and China.

He said, “I rebuilt the military, we have the best military in the world, we make the best equipment, the best missiles, rockets and the best everything.

“We’re the number one nuclear power, which I hate to admit because it’s so horrible. Russia is second. China is a distant third, but they will catch us within four or five years… And we’re maybe working on a plan to denuclearize the three of us.”

His remark is coming amid fear of possible US military action in Nigeria following alleged Christian genocide in the most populous black nation.

Trump, who designated Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns on Friday, had also threatened that the US military may strike in Nigeria to take out the perpetrators of alleged Christian persecution if the Nigerian government fails to stop the terrorists.

"Is the sudden interest in Christian attacks because Nigeria now has one of the world’s largest oil refineries?" — Pastor Wale Adefarasin questions Trump and others.

During a sermon at his church, Pastor Adefarasin raised concerns over what he described as the sudden international focus on the plight of Christians in Nigeria, emphasizing that insecurity in the country is neither new nor confined to a single region.

Recalling decades of violence, he highlighted the long history of killings in Southern Kaduna and the Plateau. He also referenced past international incidents, such as the defacing of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in France, which he said subsequently led to attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

“It’s nothing new. It doesn’t amount to genocide,” he said, noting that Western narratives often portray Nigerian Christians as being in constant mortal danger.”

PastorWale questioned the motivations behind global attention, suggesting that Nigeria’s growing economic and strategic significance could play a role.

“Is it because we now have one of the largest refineries in the world, or because of the 21st-century minerals in our land used for nuclear power and electric vehicles? Are these the reasons our friends are threatening to invade our country to defend Nigerian Christians?” he asked.

He concluded by urging caution and careful analysis of international interventions, stressing that insecurity affects all Nigerians regardless of faith. “Selam,” he added.

Trump Orders U.S. to Resume Nuclear Testing Amid China, Russia Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing, citing the need to match China and Russia’s programs. His announcement came shortly before a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Trump said the move was necessary because other global powers are advancing their nuclear capabilities, though he did not clarify whether the U.S. will test nuclear warheads — last conducted in 1992 — or delivery systems. The U.S. remains a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which prohibits atomic explosions.

He claimed the U.S. holds the largest nuclear arsenal and praised modernization efforts under his administration. China urged Washington to uphold its treaty commitments and support global disarmament.

The decision follows recent Russian weapons tests, including a nuclear-capable underwater drone. Trump said the U.S. is open to discussing denuclearization with Russia and China but insisted renewed testing is “appropriate” given current global developments.

Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years.

President Donald Trump called on US military leaders to resume testing US nuclear weapons in order to keep pace with other countries such as Russia and China.

"Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis," he wrote on social media just before meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

The US has more nuclear weapons than any other country, Trump said, with Russia second and China a "distant third". It has not conducted nuclear weapons testing since 1992.

It comes just days after Trump denounced Russia for testing a nuclear-powered missile, which reportedly has an unlimited range.

Trump's post on Wednesday night acknowledges the "tremendous destructive power" of nuclear weapons, but said he had "no choice" but to update and renovate the US arsenal during his first term in office.

He also said that China's nuclear programme "will be even within 5 years".

Trump's post did not include details of how the tests would occur, but wrote the "process will begin immediately".

It marks an apparent reversal of a long-standing US policy. The last US nuclear weapons test was in 1992, before former Republican President George HW Bush issued a moratorium as the Cold War ended.

ABU Debunks Viral Claim Linking It to Nuclear Weapons Development.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that the institution was secretly involved in developing nuclear weapons for Nigeria.

In a statement by the university’s Director of Public Affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar, ABU described the AI-generated video as false, misleading, and deliberately crafted to misinform the public about Nigeria’s peaceful nuclear energy program.

The video had claimed that Nigerian scientists in the 1980s enriched weapons grade uranium in Kaduna, with ABU researchers allegedly obtaining centrifuge equipment from Pakistan’s AQ Khan network.

Umar, however, debunked these allegations as baseless and unsubstantiated, clarifying that during the 1980s, most scientists at ABU’s Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT) were still undergoing training abroad and could not have been involved in any uranium enrichment activity.

He emphasized that all of Nigeria’s nuclear activities have been transparent and strictly for peaceful purposes, in line with the country’s commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Pelindaba Treaty, which ban nuclear weapons development.

According to Umar, the Centre for Energy Research and Training, founded in 1976, operates in partnership with the IAEA and other international collaborators from the U.S., Russia, and China and has never engaged in any secret weapons project.

“ABU has consistently focused on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology to promote national development,” he stated, adding that the university’s founder, Sir Ahmadu Bello, had shown early interest in peaceful atomic research after visiting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the U.S. in 1960.

He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to advancing science and technology for the benefit of humanity and to upholding Nigeria’s international obligations on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global elimination of Nuclear weapons.

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the global elimination of nuclear weapons, stressing that the world must act decisively to dismantle them.

Represented by Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, at the UN high-level meeting marking the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear We+pons in New York, Tinubu described nuclear weapons as a grave threat to peace, security, and human survival.

“We need to see action toward the dismantling of these weapons,” he said, adding that their elimination remains the only absolute guarantee against their use or threat of use.

He criticised the lack of political will by Nuclear-Weapon States, urging them to fully implement agreed disarmament measures under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

He also praised countries that have ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and called on others to do the same, noting Nigeria was among the first signatories.

Tinubu further urged nuclear powers to halt testing, development, and modernisation of their arsenals, while highlighting Africa’s Pelindaba Treaty, which declared the continent a nuclear-weapons-free zone. He encouraged other regions to follow suit.

According to him, the benefits of disarmament are enormous and cannot be underestimated. “While there are no easy solutions, we must remain resolutely focused on achieving a world free of nuclear weapons and be better assured of our survival as human race,” he said.

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Court orders two DNA tests on late Mohbad's son.

The Magistrate Court in Ikorodu has directed that two Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests be carried out on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga issued the order on Tuesday while ruling on an application filed by the singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, who sought a paternity test.

The late Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, was listed as the respondent in the application brought under the Family Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) 2012 and the Magistrate Courts (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009.

The application requested that samples be taken from the remains of the deceased at the Military Hospital in Yaba for use in conducting the tests, either within Lagos or in another recognised facility outside the state.

It further sought approval for a separate test to be conducted abroad at the applicant’s expense.

In court filings, Aloba argued that uncertainty about Liam’s paternity made it necessary to conclusively settle the matter, stressing its importance for maintenance obligations and the child’s welfare.

At the hearing, Aloba was represented by Augustine Adegbemi from the chambers of Dr Wahab Shittu (SAN) & Co., while Kabir Akingbolu appeared for the respondent. The application was moved without opposition, leading the magistrate to grant the request.

The court directed that the tests be conducted in accredited hospitals in Nigeria and abroad, with both parties or their representatives present during sample collection.

The matter was adjourned to November 11, 2025, for further proceedings.

The Lagos State Police Command has announced that its Explosives Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit will carry out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) simulation exercise at Eko Atlantic City on August 28, 2025.

Police spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the drill is aimed at strengthening the force’s preparedness & response to b+mb-related emergencies. The exercise will feature controlled detonations handled by specialised officers.

“Members of the public are hereby notified that blast sounds will be heard during the exercise but there will be no shrapnel or associated danger,” Hundeyin explained. He urged residents, workers, & visitors around Eko Atlantic to stay calm & continue their activities without panic

The command assured that adequate safety measures are in place to protect lives and property. Commissioner of Police appealed for public cooperation & stressed the exercise reflects the police’s commitment to ensuring the safety & security of Lagosians

When It’s Everyone Else, Sanctions Come Fast — But Never Israel

From China to Iran, Venezuela to Turkey, Donald Trump’s presidency was marked by an aggressive use of sanctions and tariffs. He didn’t hesitate to punish countries for policies the U.S. deemed unacceptable — whether over trade practices, nuclear programs, or human rights violations.

Yet, when it came to Israel — even during periods when global outrage mounted over civilian deaths in Gaza, including children — there was silence. No sanctions. No punitive tariffs. No public threats of economic isolation.

The contrast raises a difficult question: Are human rights a principle applied equally, or a tool deployed selectively?

If Washington’s message is that killing innocents is unacceptable, then consistency matters — regardless of who is responsible. Anything less risks turning morality into a geopolitical bargaining chip.

Trump Distances Himself From Russia-Ukraine War, Blames Biden

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is “Biden’s war,” not his, as he seeks to distance his administration from the costly and deadly conflict.

In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump said he is focused solely on trying to end the war, calling it “unnecessary” and decrying the death toll. He claimed Russia lost 112,500 soldiers this year alone, with nearly 20,000 killed in July. Ukraine, he said, lost approximately 8,000 troops since January 1, not including the missing.

“This is a war that should have never happened — This is Biden’s War, not TRUMP’s,” he wrote, adding, “I’m just here to see if I can stop it!”

The remarks follow deadly missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities that left at least 31 civilians dead and 159 injured, intensifying regional tensions.

In a separate escalation, Trump ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be repositioned in response to provocative remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who mocked Trump’s criticism of Russia and defended Moscow’s military actions.

Trump described Medvedev’s statements as “highly provocative” and warned of the dangers of inflammatory rhetoric, stating, “Words can lead to unintended consequences.”

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Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines Amid Rising Tensions With Russia

August 1, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines amid an intensifying war of words with Russian official Dmitry Medvedev, escalating tensions over the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, saying the move was a response to Medvedev’s “provocative statements” and stressing that “words are very important and can lead to unintended consequences.”

He warned Russia to end the Ukraine war by next week or face fresh, unspecified sanctions.

The nuclear posturing comes amid a deadly surge in Russian drone and missile attacks. A recent strike on Kyiv killed 31 civilians, including five children, prompting a day of mourning in the Ukrainian capital.

Medvedev, Russia’s deputy security council chairman, had mocked Trump’s sanctions threat and referenced the “Dead Hand” — a Cold War-era Russian nuclear control system.

Trump fired back, calling Medvedev a “failed former president” and warned him to “watch his words.”

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin insists his conditions for ending the war — including Ukraine giving up territory and dropping NATO ambitions — remain unchanged.

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Donald Trump has ordered two US nuclear submarines to be moved after "provocative" comments from ex-Russian president.

Tehran on Monday accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme.