3 h. ago “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army

The United States Africa Command has disclosed that they coordinated with Nigerian authorities to launch strikes agaisnt ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State on Christmas night. AFICOM disclosed this in a statement on X, after President Donald Trump announced the development on his Truth Social handle. AFRICOM said, “At the direction of the President of the […] The post “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Yuletide: Kebbi First Lady supports police widows, families with N5m

Kebbi’s First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir, donates N5 million and food items to support police widows and families during the Christmas season. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-kebbi-first-lady-supports-police-widows-families-with-n5m/

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4 h. ago Police foil Benue Christmas Day kidnap attempt, rescue victim

Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a Christmas Day kidnap attempt along the Gboko/Makurdi Road, rescuing the victim unhurt with no ransom paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-benue-christmas-day-kidnap-attempt-rescue-victim/

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4 h. ago Plateau Muslim Group Reaffirms Commitment To Peaceful Existence

A group, the Indigenous Muslims Association of Plateau State (IMAP), has said as a faith based organisation, it is committed to upholding the true practice of Islam anchored on love for one another, peace and unity. It vowed to continue to stand against fanaticism, radical ideologies where extremists are hibernating under the guise of Islam […]

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4 h. ago Christian Genocide: Trump’s U.S. Army Launches Strikes Agaisnt ISIS Terrorists In Northern Nigeria

President Donald Trump has disclosed that the United States military has launched strikes on ISIS targets in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day. Trump disclosed this on his Truth Social handle. 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 […] The post Christian Genocide: Trump’s U.S. Army Launches Strikes Agaisnt ISIS Terrorists In Northern Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago BREAKING: Trump says US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on terrorists in Nigeria

President Trump announces the US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, vowing more attacks if the killing of Christians continu Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-trump-says-us-launched-numerous-deadly-strikes-on-terrorists-in-nigeria/

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5 h. ago Christmas: Kogi Lawmaker Abejide Flags Off N1bn Food Distribution To Widows, Others

The member representing Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide, has flagged off the distribution of food items and other relief materials valued at about N1 billion to widows and others of his constituents as part of activities to mark the Christmas and New Year festivities. […]

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5 h. ago Christmas: Archbishop Yahaya Calls For Unity, Prayers For Nigeria

The Archbishop of Kaduna Province and Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Most Rev. Timothy Yahaya, has called on Nigerians to use the Christmas season as an opportunity for unity, compassion, and renewed prayer for the country. In his Christmas message, the Archbishop described Christmas as a season of joy and salvation, reminding Nigerians that although salvation […]

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6 h. ago Kaduna gov unveils military quarters, celebrates Christmas with community

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda commissions renovated family quarters at Natsinta Army Barracks and celebrates Christmas with the military community. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-unveils-military-quarters-celebrates-christmas-with-community/

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6 h. ago Katsina gov unveils military quarters, celebrates Christmas with community

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda commissions renovated family quarters at Natsinta Army Barracks and celebrates Christmas with the military community. Read More: https://punchng.com/kastina-gov-unveils-military-quarters-celebrates-christmas-with-community/

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6 h. ago Abig Nwankwo Foundation Brings Christmas Relief To Widows, Indigent In Okija

The Abig Nwankwo Foundation has extended Christmas relief to widows, widowers, and indigent residents of Okija community, Anambra State. The outreach, held on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, involved the distribution of bags of rice, cartons of noodles, tomatoes, gallons of groundnut oil, alongside cash support, aimed at cushioning the effects of the festive season […]

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7 h. ago Governor Radda Commissions Renovated Army Quarters, Donates ₦10m To Christian Families

Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, on Thursday, commissioned newly renovated and remodelled en-suite blocks of 12 family quarters at the Corporal Below Quarters (CBQ) of Natsinta Army Barracks, Katsina, as part of activities marking the Christmas celebration at the barracks. The governor carried out the commissioning while joining Christian communities in the barracks to celebrate […]

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7 h. ago Igbo Community Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Marks Christmas With Inmates

The Igbo community in Sokoto State marked this year’s Christmas Day by visiting inmates at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, where the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is currently held. In a statement signed by Nze A. C. Madu and shared with journalists on Thursday, the community described the visit […]

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8 h. ago King Charles Urges Compassion, Reconciliation Amid Global Divisions In Christmas Message

Britain’s King Charles III has called for compassion, unity, and reconciliation in his 2025 Christmas message, urging people of all faiths to hold fast to shared values of peace at a time of deepening global division. In the address, recorded at Westminster Abbey and broadcast across the United Kingdom on Thursday, the 77-year-old monarch said […]

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8 h. ago Christmas: Enugu gov urges Nigerians to uphold peace, love, sacrifice

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s Christmas message calls on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of peace, love, tolerance, and sacrifice for the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-enugu-gov-urges-nigerians-to-uphold-peace-love-sacrifice/

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8 h. ago Igbo community visits Kanu in Sokoto prison, celebrates Christmas with inmates

The Sokoto Igbo community visited the correctional centre holding Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, celebrating Christmas by providing meals for all 1,300 inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/igbo-community-visits-kanu-in-sokoto-prison-celebrates-christmas-with-inmates/

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9 h. ago Muslims Join Christian Faithful At Kaduna Christmas Service To Promote Peace, Unity

In a display of interfaith harmony, hundreds of Muslims from across Northern Nigeria joined Christians on Thursday for the annual Christmas service at the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna. The event, now in its 15th year, has become a symbol of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the […]

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9 h. ago Christmas: Abia gov urges moderation, warns against reckless celebration

Abia Governor Alex Otti advises citizens on responsible Christmas celebration, urging moderation and caution to ensure a safe and joyful festive season for Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-abia-gov-urges-moderation-warns-against-reckless-celebration/

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9 h. ago Why Lagos Island building fire took hours to contain — Fire service

Lagos fire service explains why the Lagos Island building fire was difficult to contain, citing poor storage, combustible materials, and building design. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-lagos-island-building-fire-took-hours-to-contain-fire-service/

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9 h. ago King Charles advocates peace, reconciliation in Christmas message

Britain’s King Charles III calls for compassion and reconciliation in his Christmas message, highlighting a shared longing for peace amid global division. Read More: https://punchng.com/king-charles-advocates-peace-reconciliation-in-christmas-message/

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