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Christopher Musa: Assumes Duty As Nigeria’s Defense Minister

Christopher Musa: Assumes Duty As Nigeria’s Defense Minister

December 5, 2025 8:13 pm

Nigeria’s Retired General Christopher Musa assumes leadership of the Defense Ministry, aiming to strengthen operations and strategic military reforms.

Retired General Christopher Musa formally assumed office as Nigeria’s minister of defense on Friday December 5, 2025, stepping into the role following the resignation of his predecessor, Muhammed Badaru.

Musa, who served as the country’s chief of defense staff between 2023 and 2025, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday December 2, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate on Thursday December 4, 2025. His appointment has been widely welcomed across political, military, and civil sectors, with analysts highlighting his record

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Trump Criticizes Somali Community As Deportation Actions Rise

Trump Criticizes Somali Community As Deportation Actions Rise

December 5, 2025 5:29 pm

President Trump’s harsh remarks toward Somali immigrants coincide with reports of intensified federal deportation operations in Minnesota’s large Somali community.

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday December 2, 2025, delivering comments that triggered widespread condemnation and deepened concerns in Minnesota’s Somali community. The remarks came as multiple U.S. media outlets reported that federal authorities are preparing stepped-up deportation operations targeting undocumented Somalis in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region.

Speaking during the meeting, Trump described Somali immigrants in harsh terms and criticized Representative Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia and is a U.S. citizen …

Sri Lanka Braces For New Landslide Threats

Sri Lanka Braces For New Landslide Threats

December 5, 2025 4:59 pm

Sri Lanka entered another anxious day on Friday as heavy rains soaked the island’s central highlands, prompting fresh landslide warnings and deepening the tragedy left behind by Cyclone Ditwah. The death toll, already staggering, climbed to 607—many of them victims of mudslides that buried entire stretches of hillside communities.

The National Building Research Organisation, which monitors the stability of the island’s mountain slopes, warned that rainfall over the past 24 hours had exceeded 150 millimetres, saturating soil that was already dangerously unstable. If the downpour continues, officials urged residents to evacuate before the hills give way again.

The latest rains …

UNSC Visits Lebanon Amid Rising Israel Tensions

UNSC Visits Lebanon Amid Rising Israel Tensions

December 5, 2025 4:05 pm

A United Nations Security Council delegation met Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun on Friday as tensions with Israel continue to escalate, following a new round of Israeli strikes in the country’s south. The visit comes as Beirut faces pressure to advance a plan to disarm Hezbollah, even as cross-border violence persists despite a ceasefire agreement.

Aoun urged the delegation to push Israel to respect the November 2024 truce, accusing Israel of near-daily violations and continued occupation of several positions in southern Lebanon. “We look forward to pressure from your side,” he told the visiting diplomats, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.…

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise To $46.7 Billion — CBN Report

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise To $46.7 Billion — CBN Report

December 5, 2025 3:56 pm

Nigerian Government reports a seven-year high in reserves, surging capital inflows, and stronger lending as signs that economic recovery is accelerating.

Nigeria’s Federal Government says the country’s economic recovery is gaining speed, citing new data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that points to the strongest rebound in years. According to the Minister of Information, Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $46.7 billion—marking their highest level in nearly seven years and reflecting what officials describe as renewed investor confidence and improved external stability.

The minister shared the figures on his official X account, framing the development as evidence that

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Trump’s Strategy Warns Europe Of ‘Civilizational Erasure’

Trump’s Strategy Warns Europe Of ‘Civilizational Erasure’

December 5, 2025 11:55 am

The Trump administration has cast an unusually stark eye on Europe in its new National Security Strategy, warning that the continent risks “civilisational erasure” and may no longer be able to field the economic or military strength expected of long-standing allies. The 33-page document, released this week, lays out President Donald Trump’s worldview with unmistakable force, portraying a West at risk of losing itself and a United States determined to reshape its partnerships.

Describing the strategy as a roadmap to preserve America’s global primacy, Trump reprises themes he raised at the United Nations—chief among them his belief that Western Europe’s …

Minneapolis Police Prepared To Act Amid ICE Enforcement Plans

Minneapolis Police Prepared To Act Amid ICE Enforcement Plans

December 4, 2025 12:29 pm

Minneapolis Police chief urges 911 calls for suspected ICE activity, highlights civil rights protection as federal immigration operations loom in Twin Cities.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has instructed officers to be ready to intervene if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the city, emphasizing protection of residents’ civil rights. The guidance comes amid planned federal immigration enforcement and heightened tensions following remarks by President Donald Trump targeting Somali immigrants.

Speaking at a city press conference, O’Hara advised residents to call 911 if they observe masked individuals in their neighborhoods, a precaution aimed at some ICE agents …

Tempe Shooting Kills Wife And Coworker Outside Little Caesars

Tempe Shooting Kills Wife And Coworker Outside Little Caesars

December 4, 2025 11:41 am

Benjamin Visser Jr. arrested for fatal shooting of wife Mary Visser and coworker Shaquille Simmons in Arizona strip mall, motive under investigation.

Tempe, Arizona, experienced early morning shooting at a Little Caesars restaurant in Tempe has left two people dead and the local community reeling. Authorities say 27-year-old Benjamin Visser Jr. has been arrested and charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the deaths of his wife, 21-year-old Mary Visser, and her coworker, 32-year-old Shaquille Simmons.

The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. local time on Monday December 1, 2025, at a busy strip mall, a time when surrounding …

Nigeria’s Defence Minister Abubakar Resigns Over Health Risk

Nigeria’s Defense Minister Abubakar Resigns Over Health Risk

December 4, 2025 9:33 am

Tinubu accepts Abubakar’s immediate resignation on health grounds as Nigeria faces a security emergency and appoints a new defense minister.

Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Mohammed Abubakar, has stepped down from office with immediate effect, citing health concerns, the Presidency announced on Monday December 1, 2025.

The resignation, formally submitted in a letter dated December 1, 2025, was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu accepted the decision and expressed appreciation for Abubakar’s service during a period marked by heightened security pressures across the country.

Abubakar, 63, previously served two terms as governor of Jigawa State

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South Korea Triples AI Spending; Qatar Launches MAI Platform

South Korea Triples AI Spending; Qatar Launches MAI Platform

December 2, 2025 3:32 pm

Seoul invests $7B to boost AI amid global competition; Qatar launches unified platform offering GPU-as-a-service for national digital transformation.

South Korea plans to triple its spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI) next year, while Qatar has unveiled a new national AI platform, signaling growing global efforts to harness AI for economic and technological leadership.

In Seoul, President Lee Jae Myung outlined a $7 billion AI budget for 2026, three times the previous administration’s allocation. The investment is part of a broader $511 billion fiscal plan now awaiting parliamentary approval. “In the AI era, being late by a single day means falling …

Port Harcourt Refinery: Private Investors To Join Management

Port Harcourt Refinery: Private Investors To Join Management

December 2, 2025 7:03 am

PETROAN says talks are underway for private investors to manage the Port Harcourt refinery under a new LNG-bonding model, with operations eyed for 2026.

Private investors are preparing to take over part of the management of the Port Harcourt refinery under a new LNG-bonding framework, according to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN). The move marks one of the most significant steps toward opening Nigeria’s downstream sector to broader private participation and improving supply efficiency.

Dr. Joseph Obele, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, said negotiations with an unnamed international oil company have reached nearly 60% completion.

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Germany Broaden Deportations Of Afghanistan, Syria Nationals

Germany Broaden Deportations Of Afghanistan, Syria Nationals

December 2, 2025 6:13 am

Berlin weighs expanded expulsions of Afghan and Syrian offenders, sparking criticism from migrant rights groups demanding transparency and legal safeguards

Germany is preparing to expand deportations of criminal offenders to Afghanistan and Syria, a shift that has sparked strong reactions from migrant rights advocates and political analysts. According to reports in German media, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is pushing for a more assertive approach that includes the use of both chartered and scheduled commercial flights.

The Interior Ministry has argued that the move is aimed at strengthening internal security and ensuring that offenders who have committed serious crimes face removal

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