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Israeli and U.S. officials are closely monitoring reports of unusual military activity inside Iran, raising concerns that recent missile drills may be a cover for potential preparations against Israel. According to a report by Iran International, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir raised the issue directly with the commander of U.S. Central Command, General Brad Cooper. Zamir warned that recent movements of missile, drone, and air-defense units by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which deviate from established patterns, could mask plans for a surprise operation. The report states that while Western intelligence agencies believe the activity could be linked to routine exercises, its scale and coordination have prompted increased scrutiny. An Israeli official was quoted saying that while the chances of an imminent Iranian attack are less than 50%, "nobody is willing to take the risk" to dismiss it as merely a drill. A ...

In a video that has ignited alarm across Nigeria, several young men, their faces a mix of anger and despair, issue a chilling ultimatum to the state that rejected them. Identified as recently disqualified military recruits, they openly vow to channel their frustration into the nation's most destructive forces: Boko Haram terrorism and armed banditry.  "Since the army doesn't want us," one declares to the camera, "Boko Haram will welcome us." This stark threat, captured in a now-viral social media clip, has forced a harsh national conversation about the dangerous intersection of youth disillusionment and national security. The Roots of Resentment While official statements from military authorities are pending, the young men in the video frame their disqualification as a final, humiliating betrayal. They describe a grueling recruitment process that ended not with purpose, but with public rejection and a return to the same economic hopel...

Controversial social media critic Verydarkman has issued a public threat to release alleged evidence against two prominent pastors, demanding the release of actress Doris Ogala from police custody. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Sunday, the influencer set a deadline of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, for Ogala's release. He warned that failure to do so would result in him publicly sharing what he described as criminal evidence involving Pastor Chris Okafor of Grace Nation Bible Ministry and Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. Verydarkman claimed to have received all relevant evidence from Ogala before her arrest and stated that copies had been securely distributed to other individuals. "If by Tuesday I don’t see that lady, hell will be let loose," he declared, addressing the pastors directly. He argued that Ogala was an "accomplice" who had been manipulated by the clergymen. The actress was arrested on Saturday, December 2...

A Nigerian military aircraft and its 11 crew members, detained in Burkina Faso for 12 days, have been released following diplomatic efforts and were received in Ghana on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The C-130 transport aircraft and personnel were received at an airbase in Accra by Ghana's Presidential Special Envoy, Larry Gbevlo-Lartey. In a statement, the Ghanaian government commended both Nigeria and Burkina Faso for resolving the dispute through dialogue, highlighting strong fraternal ties in West Africa. The aircraft had been detained on December 8, 2025, after making what Nigeria described as a precautionary emergency landing at Bobo-Dioulasso airfield due to a technical issue shortly after departing Lagos. Burkina Faso, part of the Alliance of Sahel States, stated the landing was an unfriendly act that violated its sovereignty. The release was secured after Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, delivered an official apology ...

In a recent trip to Israel, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stark warning, stating that Iran's accelerating ballistic missile program now poses a threat to Israel as serious as its nuclear ambitions. During interviews in Tel Aviv on December 21, 2025, the Senator expressed deep concern that Iran is rapidly rebuilding and expanding its missile stockpile. The core fear, according to Graham, is that Iran's strategy involves producing missiles in such large numbers that they could potentially saturate and "overwhelm" Israel's Iron Dome air defense system. He argued that this threat must now be treated with the same urgency as the nuclear issue in Washington. Graham also addressed the broader regional security landscape, stating that Iran's proxies, including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, are actively rearming and rebuilding their capabilities following recent conflicts. He emphasized that these militant groups wou...

The final group of 115 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Niger State has been released, concluding a month-long hostage crisis. Officials confirmed the rescue on Saturday. This final release brings the total number of rescued children to approximately 265. The mass kidnapping occurred on November 21, 2025, when armed gunmen attacked the boarding school in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area, seizing 303 students and 12 teachers. Earlier in the ordeal, 50 students managed to escape shortly after the abduction, while another 100 were released on December 8 following security operations. The safe return of the remaining students marks a significant relief for their families and represents a crucial victory for the security forces involved in the rescue efforts.

Russia has issued a stark warning to Israel, cautioning that any further military action against Iran could escalate into a global conflict. The message, shared by a geopolitical monitor on social media, highlights rising tensions over Iran's ballistic missile program. The warning comes as reports suggest Israeli officials are preparing to discuss potential plans for another strike on Iran during talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Israel views Iran's advancing missile capabilities as a direct national security threat and has consistently stated that all options, including military action, remain open. Russia, a key ally of Iran, has strongly opposed unilateral strikes against Tehran. Moscow argues that further military escalation would not only destabilize the region but could also draw in multiple global powers, potentially triggering a worldwide confrontation. Russian officials have consistently advocated for diplomatic solution...