Author: Vincent Osuwo

Gunmen on Christmas Day shot an assistant parish priest of Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku, in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The priest, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed at the time of filing this report, was reportedly shot at about 8am on Christmas Day while approaching the church gate for morning Mass. A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the priest was hit in the right hand, adding that the assailant was not seen at the scene. According to the source, the gunmen appeared to have fired from a concealed…

US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed recent airstrikes in Northwest Nigeria as a decisive move to protect Christian communities and tackle the ongoing security crisis in the country. In a statement on Friday via his X handle, Moore said the strikes, conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government, marked “just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians.” “President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end. “As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump’s resolve in this matter,” the congressman added. The statements…

Former Senator Shehu Sani has welcomed the reported military airstrikes on terrorist targets in Northwest Nigeria as “conscionable action,” emphasizing that Nigeria must eventually accept responsibility for its own security. Sani responded in a statement posted on his verified X on Friday, following remarks made by US President Donald Trump on Thursday claiming US forces had carried out lethal attacks against Islamic State militants in Northwestern Nigeria. “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…

The Nigerian Armed Forces has stated that the recent airstrikes by the US in the North West illustrate the Federal Government’s ongoing will to combat terrorism, which were carried out in coordination with the United States. Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, stated this in a statement made on Friday in Abuja, stating that the action was based on credible intelligence and was targeted at reducing the terrorists’ operational capabilities while minimizing collateral damage. According to him, the strikes were carried out with the agreement of the competent authorities as part of ongoing efforts to clear the country of…

The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation between Nigeria and the US following airstrikes that hit ISIS terrorist targets in Nigeria. “This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the Northwest.” In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, stated that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in “structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America,” to address terrorism and violent extremism in the country. The ministry stated that the collaboration, which led to precision airstrikes on terrorist targets, involves…

Residents of Jabo village in Sokoto State’s Tambuwal Local Government Area panicked on Thursday night, Christmas Day, after hearing a huge explosion presumed to be triggered by an explosive device. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred unexpectedly, with a suspected explosive purportedly falling in the village. Fortunately, no one was injured because the explosion apparently did not happen in a crowd. According to a local resident who confirmed the story, the object fell suddenly, causing locals to get concerned after mistaking the sound for an attack. “It happened suddenly in the night. The explosion caused fear, but thank God it…

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in Northwestern Nigeria and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. Trump stated this on his Truth Social platform, adding that the Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes. He wrote, “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…

The US on Thursday, 25th December 2025, carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The airstrike was carried out at the direction of the President of the United States and the Secretary of War, and in coordination with Nigerian authorities, U.S. Africa Command conducted the strikes against ISIS terrorists. The command’s initial assessment is that multiple ISIS terrorists were killed in the ISIS camps. “U.S. Africa Command is working with Nigerian and regional partners to increase counterterrorism cooperation efforts related to ongoing violence and threats against innocent lives,” said Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa…

Worshippers clothed in white gathered in a small candlelight room in western Kenya on Christmas to commemorate the birth of the “Black Messiah.” They prayed in front of a photo of Mama Maria, an African woman who co-founded their religious sect, Legion Maria. Hours before, AFP reporters encountered Stephen Benson Nundu, a guy who claimed to be a prophet. Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior—the so-called “Black Messiah”—with his hands clasped and a big medallion around his neck. Legion Maria—or Legio Maria in the language of the Luo, an ethnic group to which many of its members…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of additional tactical teams to the area attacked by terrorists in Maiduguri to track down and apprehend those responsible. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, condemned the bomb explosion that claimed five lives and left several others injured at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, on Wednesday. Shettima described the attack as “a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation.” He stated that Tinubu has ordered an immediate intensification of security operations in Borno, following the incident. The former Borno governor added that the…