The Senate has announced plans to hold an executive briefing over the December 25 United States air strikes on suspected terrorist targets in Sokoto State, following concerns about the National Assembly’s alleged exclusion. Senator Abdul Ningi questioned the operation, arguing that the strikes amounted to a violation of Nigeria’s territorial integrity and should not have been carried out without legislative oversight or prior engagement with the National Assembly. The issue has sparked debate within the Senate, with lawmakers seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding the operation and the level of involvement of Nigerian authorities. #Nigeria #NationalAssembly #USAirstrikes #Security

JOHESU Asks Nigerians To Blame FG Over Healthcare Disruption The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the hardship being experienced across the country’s healthcare system following its ongoing strike. According to the union, the strike became inevitable after the government failed to address longstanding demands despite several engagements. JOHESU recalled that President Bola Tinubu had, in 2023, assured the union that he would mandate the appropriate ministry, department, or agency to resolve the issues raised. However, the union lamented that no concrete action has been taken since then, leaving health workers with no option but to withdraw their services. JOHESU maintained that the suffering of patients and other Nigerians in need of medical attention could have been avoided if the Federal Government had honoured its commitments, stressing that responsibility for the disruption lies squarely with the authorities. #JOHESU #NigeriaHealthcare #FGResponsibility #HealthSectorCrisis

NLC Shuts Down Abuja, Backs Indefinite FCTA Workers’ Strike…… Abuja was largely paralysed as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) backed the indefinite strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers, accusing the administration of withholding wages, pension and housing funds and intimidating staff. The NLC ordered a citywide shutdown and mass mobilisation ahead of a court hearing amid rising tensions. 

BREAKING: Boko Haram Strikes Adamawa Governor Fintiri’s Hometown, Kills 2 Forest Guards, Abducts Another Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly midnight raid on Kirchinga, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Two newly established Forest Guards, Njidda Maradi and Yuguda Abasaryu, were killed, and a third was abducted. Witnesses reported that the attackers had camped near a local burial ground before the assault. Security forces were alerted, but the assailants escaped, highlighting ongoing gaps in protection across conflict-hit Northeast Nigeria. #BokoHaramAttack #AdamawaSecurity #ForestGuards

FCTA Workers Shut Down Abuja Government Offices, Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wages, Welfare Disputes Government offices across Abuja were deserted on Monday as workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced an indefinite strike, demanding resolution of long-standing labour and welfare issues. Declared by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), the strike follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum to FCTA management. Key grievances include unpaid wage awards, promotion arrears, delayed promotions, retention of retired officials, unpaid pension contributions, and worsening working conditions. JUAC has vowed to maintain the strike until all demands are met, warning of continued paralysis of administrative activities across the territory. #fcta #Abuja

Airstrikes Kill Over 40 Terrorists In Borno — NAF The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says more than 40 terrorists were killed in coordinated airstrikes carried out in Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, successfully foiling planned attacks on nearby civilian communities. In a statement on Sunday, NAF Spokesman, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the precision strikes were conducted on January 15 and 16 by NAF aircraft operating under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on terrorist movements and imminent threats. Ejodame added that further aerial scans revealed terrorist elements attempting to regroup under nearby tree cover, prompting successive precision strikes that neutralised several of them. #NAF #BornoState #OperationHadinKai #SecurityUpdate

How Unverified Onitsha Claims Fueled Trump’s “Christian Genocide” Narrative and US Airstrikes in Nigeria This report exposes how unverified data from Emeka Umeagbalasi, an Onitsha-based screwdriver seller and activist, influenced powerful US politicians and former President Donald Trump’s claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. Despite relying largely on secondary sources, assumptions, and Google searches, his figures were cited by US lawmakers and echoed in rhetoric that helped justify US airstrikes in Nigeria. Investigations by The New York Times and experts reveal major flaws, confirmation bias, and exaggerated statistics, noting that Nigeria’s insecurity affects both Christians and Muslims. Critics warn that such misinformation fuels ethnic tension, global misunderstanding, and dangerous foreign policy decisions. #NigeriaSecurity #Misinformation #ChristianGenocideDebate

U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on Americans in Syria U.S. forces have killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a senior Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, in a strike in northwest Syria, CENTCOM confirmed. Al-Jasim was tied to an ISIS ambush in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter. The January 16 strike, part of “Hawkeye Strike” operations, targeted over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites with 200 precision munitions. CENTCOM emphasized the operation underscores the U.S. resolve to eliminate threats to its personnel and regional security, following a year of capturing over 300 ISIS operatives and neutralizing more than 20 others. #SyriaStrike #USMilitary #AlQaeda #ISIS #CENTCOM #PalmyraAttack

Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela, Mourns Cuban Losses, Demands Release of Maduro The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and national sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers and civilians killed in the strikes, calling their deaths a painful reminder of the human cost of foreign intervention. VSCN also decried the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, urging African nations and the global community to demand an immediate end to the aggression, respect for sovereignty, and the release of Venezuela’s leaders. #VenezuelaCrisis #USMilitaryStrike #InternationalLaw

🇳🇬🤝🇻🇪 Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers, and civilians killed in the strike, describing their deaths as sacrifices in defence of Venezuelan territory. VSCN demanded an immediate end to military actions and called for the release of President Nicolás Maduro, urging respect for Venezuela’s right to self-determination. #Venezuela #Nigeria #VSCN #USStrike #InternationalLaw #Solidarity #Maduro

Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes A senior Iranian military official has warned that any U.S. strike on Iran would trigger retaliation against American forces and bases across the Middle East, issuing a direct threat toward President Donald Trump. The warning comes amid rising tensions, as reports indicate at least one U.S. aircraft carrier is being repositioned to the region, signaling potential military escalation. #IranUS #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalSecurity #BreakingNews

Katsina Residents Under Fire: Bandits Attack Tuge Town Amid ‘Peace Agreements’ Two people were killed and several injured after bandits stormed Tuge town, Musawa LGA, Katsina State, around 7am, firing sporadically and forcing residents to flee. The attack exposes the fragility of peace deals previously brokered between local leaders and bandit groups. Security analysts warn that while agreements are useful, stronger protective measures are needed to shield vulnerable rural communities, as bandits still strike with impunity. #KatsinaInsecurity #NigeriaNews #BanditAttack #MusawaLGA #PeaceDealFail #RuralSafety

Kogi Police Repel Midnight Bandit Attack, Neutralize Several Criminals in Forest Operations A joint security team led by the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a network of bandits and kidnappers in Kogi State following a fierce midnight attack. Officers of the Force Intelligence Bureau–Intelligence Response Team (FIB/IRT), supported by sister agencies, engaged heavily armed criminals during a clearance patrol. Videos show explosions and gunfire as the police repelled the attackers, forcing them to retreat with casualties. The operation, led by CP Muhammad Sanusi Ahmed, included airstrikes and ground offensives, signaling renewed momentum to reclaim forests terrorized by bandits, with authorities commending the professionalism and commitment of the security forces.

US military strikes on Iran appeared imminent after President Donald Trump held a late-night Situation Room meeting with top aides. Sources said Trump was shaken by videos of past executions and briefed on the planned execution of 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani. Though no decision was made, Trump urged Iranians to protest, saying “help is on its way,” raising expectations of a limited strike. A day later, he said sources claimed the killing had stopped, easing tensions. US intelligence had not confirmed this, even as evacuations began at a major US airbase. Officials say options remain on the table. #USIran #Trump #MiddleEast #GlobalPolitics

Nigeria’s health system is not just underperforming — in many cases, it is dangerously broken. As I mourned my mother, I read about the tragic death of Nkanu, one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s twins. That news reopened wounds that were still raw. My late mother was also a twin, and the loss struck painfully close to home. This is no longer just grief. It is anger — and a demand to speak out. Over the years, my family and I have narrowly escaped medical disasters: • A wrong diagnosis that almost led to my young child undergoing an unnecessary, life-altering surgery. • My father’s near-death experience caused by poor coordination, faulty equipment, and a collapsed public hospital system. • My own escape from a dangerous misdiagnosis that could have placed me on insulin for life. • And finally, my mother’s last battle with cancer — marked not only by illness, but by avoidable pain, procedural neglect, and indignity. These experiences are not shared to attack individual hospitals or doctors, but to expose a systemic failure that continues to cost Nigerians their lives quietly and without accountability. Broken equipment, obsolete diagnostics, strikes, underpaid health workers, and weak regulation have turned hospitals into places of fear rather than healing. Meanwhile, our best doctors flee abroad, and ordinary Nigerians are left to gamble with their lives. Healthcare must be treated as critical national infrastructure — not a budgetary afterthought. Until government acts decisively and accountability is enforced, more families will continue to suffer in silence. Silence is no longer an option. #NigeriaHealthCrisis #Opinion #HealthcareInNigeria #MedicalNegligence #PatientSafety #HealthReform #NigeriaNews

The United States is reportedly redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the South China Sea, moving at high speed toward the Middle East amid rising regional tensions and growing speculation over potential U.S. military action involving Iran. #USMilitary #MiddleEastTensions #Iran #Geopolitics #USNavy #AircraftCarrier #GlobalSecurity #BreakingNews

Nigeria Approves $9m US Lobbying Deal To Ease Tensions With Trump Administration Over Christian Killings, Insecurity, and Travel Restrictions The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved a controversial $9 million lobbying contract with Washington-based DCI Group to persuade the Trump administration and key U.S. lawmakers that Nigeria is taking concrete action against insecurity, including the killings of Christians in northern Nigeria. U.S. Justice Department filings show an initial $4.5 million payment was made in December 2025, with another $4.5 million due by July 2026. The deal follows Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” a partial U.S. travel ban, and a U.S. military airstrike in Sokoto targeting insurgent hideouts. The lobbying effort, facilitated by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu through Aster Legal, aims to maintain U.S. support against jihadist groups and improve strained diplomatic relations. Additional outreach included a letter from Senate President Godswill Akpabio inviting U.S. lawmakers to visit Abuja. Analysts say the contract signals urgency by Tinubu’s government to reset ties with Washington.

Trump Threatens Iran Over Deaths of Protesters, Keeps Military Options Open US President Donald Trump has strongly condemned the killing of thousands of protesters in Iran and warned that all options, including military action, remain on the table. In a statement posted by the US Department of State, Trump said that while protests are acceptable, the mass killings and executions reported in Iran are unacceptable. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration is prioritising diplomacy but is also prepared to consider air strikes or other strong measures if the situation escalates. She noted that Iran’s private communications with US envoy Steve Witkoff show a different tone from their public statements, highlighting ongoing behind-the-scenes diplomatic contacts. Rights groups report that the death toll continues to rise, with access to information in Iran limited due to an internet shutdown. Trump indicated that Iran’s leaders requested a meeting, but action may be taken before any formal talks if the killings continue. The situation underscores rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the US emphasizing both human rights concerns and strategic readiness.

Police Confirm Knowledge Of US Airstrikes In Sokoto, Refuse To Reveal Details. The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed it has information regarding the US airstrikes carried out against terrorist targets in Sokoto on December 25, 2025, but says it will not disclose details to the public. Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin stated that while there was cooperation and intelligence involvement, the operation remains a defence matter best addressed by the military. The United States Department of Defense said the strikes, conducted at Nigeria’s request, killed multiple ISIS terrorists. Former US President Donald Trump announced the operation on his Truth Social platform, describing the strikes as successful and warning against continued terrorist attacks. #NigeriaSecurity #USAirstrikes #Sokoto #CounterTerrorism

Workers Wahala Don Set! Federal Workers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Doctors’ Strike, Unpaid Salaries, Tinubu Wage Crisis Serious tension don grip the country as the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has threatened nationwide protests and solidarity strikes if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of striking health workers and clear unpaid arrears within seven days. In a statement signed by its leaders, the group said federal workers are “paralysed” by poor wages, unpaid entitlements and harsh policies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The forum revealed that some workers have not been paid since December 2025, while others are still owed wage award arrears promised since 2023. It slammed the “no work, no pay” stance as anti-worker and accused government of ignoring the health sector strike while Nigerians suffer without access to care. FWF also rejected the new tax regime, saying it only worsens hardship. The group warned that if government fails to act by January 19, workers will occupy federal secretariats nationwide. According to them, “Tinubu don fail federal workers,” and unless urgent action is taken, nationwide protest wahala go burst.