December 2025

Netanyahu Says Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria Must End

Netanyahu Says Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria Must End

December 26, 2025 12:15 am

Israeli leader issues Christmas appeal condemning violence against Christians in Nigeria, as U.S. President Donald Trump signals new pressure on Abuja.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling for an immediate end to religiously motivated violence in the country.

In a Christmas message released Thursday December 25, 2925, Netanyahu said attacks on Christians or adherents of any faith are unacceptable anywhere in the world. He urged Nigerian authorities to act decisively against militant violence and displacement affecting Christian communities.

“The persecution of Christians or members of any religion cannot

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Libya Army Chief Killed In Turkey Plane Crash With Aides Now

Libya Army Chief Killed In Turkey Plane Crash With Aides Now

December 26, 2025 12:01 am

Falcon 50 jet carrying top Libyan generals crashed after takeoff in Ankara, killing eight and prompting national mourning and an international probe.

Libya’s top military commander, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad, was killed on Tuesday December 24, 2025, when a business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board, Libyan and Turkish officials said.

The aircraft, a Falcon 50 jet, went down moments after departing Esenboga Airport on a flight bound for Tripoli. Turkish authorities said the crash is believed to have been caused by an electrical failure, though a full investigation is underway to determine …

Tinubu Christmas Message Calls For Unity, Religious Tolerance

Tinubu Christmas Message Calls For Unity, Religious Tolerance

December 25, 2025 12:49 pm

President Bola Tinubu used his Christmas Day message to call for peace, religious tolerance, and national unity, assuring Nigerians that no citizen should suffer discrimination or violence because of their faith as Christians across the country marked the birth of Jesus Christ.

The president’s address comes at a time of heightened debate over religious freedom and economic pressures, with labor unions simultaneously raising concerns over taxation policies they describe as unfair.

In his third Christmas message since taking office in May 2023, Tinubu emphasized that religious coexistence remains central to Nigeria’s identity despite its ethnic and cultural diversity.

“No one, …

Christmas Tree Arson At Jenin Church Leads To Arrests

Christmas Tree Arson At Jenin Church Leads To Arrests

December 25, 2025 12:32 pm

Palestinian Authority police have arrested three men suspected of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity display at a Catholic church in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Jenin, authorities said Wednesday.

Police said the suspects were identified after investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the area surrounding the Holy Redeemer Church. Tools believed to have been used in the attack were seized during the arrests, according to a police statement.

Palestinian police strongly denounced the incident, describing it as an effort to provoke sectarian and religious discord in the West Bank, where tensions have intensified amid the …

Bondi Beach Christmas Subdued After Deadly Terror Attack

Bondi Beach Christmas Subdued After Deadly Terror Attack

December 25, 2025 12:04 pm

Christmas Day celebrations at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach were subdued this year, as heightened security and quiet reflection replaced the usual festive atmosphere following a deadly terror attack that killed 15 people at the site earlier this month.

Police maintained a visible presence along the beachfront on Thursday, patrolling one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations as hundreds of people gathered under overcast skies. Many wore Santa hats and summer attire, but the mood was noticeably restrained as the community continued to process the country’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years.

Bondi Beach, traditionally packed with thousands of holidaymakers …

Why Captain Iheanacho Is Imo’s Best Hope—Part 3

Why Captain Iheanacho Is Imo’s Best Hope—Part 3

December 25, 2025 2:10 am

In Imo State, corruption is not an event — it is an atmosphere. And in an era where falsehood governs better than truth, integrity is no longer a virtue. It is an act of rebellion.


By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

The Integrity Quotient

The tragedy of Imo State is not that its leaders are corrupt. It is that corruption has become so ritualized that honesty now looks abnormal. What once existed in shadows now parades in daylight. Roads are commissioned before they exist; contracts are signed before designs are drawn; budgets are exhausted before the year begins.

And the people — …

US To Impose Partial Visa Ban On Nigerians Starting 2026 Jan

US To Impose Partial Visa Ban On Nigerians Starting 2026 Jan

December 24, 2025 12:09 pm

U.S. new security-driven proclamation limits tourist, student and some immigrant visas for Nigerians and citizens of 18 other countries, with exemptions.

United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian citizens on January 1, 2026, under a new presidential proclamation aimed at tightening border controls and strengthening national security.

U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced Monday December 22, 2025, that the restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.

Nigeria is among 19

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Venus Williams: Marries Andrea Preti In Florida Ceremony Now

Venus Williams: Marries Andrea Preti In Florida Ceremony Now

December 24, 2025 11:47 am

Second celebration follows a private Italian wedding, with family and Serena Williams joining weeklong Palm Beach events honoring the tennis icon.

Venus Williams, one of the most decorated athletes in tennis history, has officially married Italian actor and producer Andrea Preti, marking the occasion with a second wedding ceremony held in Florida that blended elegance, family, and personal meaning.

The Florida celebration followed a private civil ceremony the couple held earlier in September on the Italian island of Ischia. That initial event was intentionally low-key, attended by a small circle of relatives. The newlyweds later chose to host a larger,

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U.S. Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Rising Tension

U.S. Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Rising Tension

December 24, 2025 11:31 am

Flights from Ghana highlight expanding US-Nigeria security ties as Washington monitors militant violence and pressures Abuja over religious freedom.

United States has quietly expanded aerial surveillance operations over Nigeria, signaling a deeper security engagement with Africa’s most populous nation amid mounting concerns over militant violence and religious freedom.

Since late November 2025, U.S.-linked aircraft have conducted intelligence-gathering flights across wide swaths of Nigerian airspace, according to flight-tracking data and confirmations from current and former American officials. The missions underscore Washington’s growing focus on Nigeria’s deteriorating security landscape and its strategic importance in West Africa.

U.S. official acknowledged the flights but

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Zelenskyy: Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan During U.S. Talks Now

Zelenskyy: Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan During U.S. Talks Now

December 24, 2025 10:18 am

Framework seeks US-backed European security guarantees, EU path for Kyiv, and a standing Ukrainian force as Washington presses for an end to the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented a 20-point peace framework during high-level discussions in the United States, outlining Kyiv’s vision for ending the war with Russia while securing long-term international guarantees for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

The proposal, according to officials familiar with the talks, centers on binding security commitments from European allies supported by the United States, alongside Ukraine’s continued integration into Western political and defense structures. The plan was discussed with senior U.S. officials

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Nigeria Declares Kidnappers Terrorists In Security Shift Now

Nigeria Declares Kidnappers Terrorists In Security Shift Now

December 24, 2025 9:39 am

Nigerian Government says armed groups attacking farmers and communities will face full terrorist designation as Tinubu orders tougher internal security policy.

Nigeria’s Federal Government has formally classified kidnappers and armed groups attacking civilians as terrorists, signaling a major escalation in the country’s response to persistent insecurity across rural and urban areas.

The announcement was made Monday December 22, 2025, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during an end-of-year media briefing in the capital, Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu had approved the policy shift, ending what officials described as years of ambiguous labeling of violent criminal …

Bolsonaro Prison Surgery Approved By Supreme Court

Bolsonaro Prison Surgery Approved By Supreme Court

December 24, 2025 4:20 am

Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to temporarily leave prison to undergo surgery on Christmas Day, according to court documents released Tuesday.

The decision allows Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27 year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election, to be transferred from federal custody to a hospital in Brasília for a hernia operation scheduled for December 25.

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes approved the request on Tuesday, citing medical necessity. The ruling permits Bolsonaro to leave prison under guard and receive treatment before returning to custody once doctors clear him.

Bolsonaro, 70, …

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