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 BLACK MESSIAH” REIGNS IN KENYA: LEGION MARIA WORSHIPPERS CLAIM JESUS IS AFRICAN Candlelit Devotion: In a small room in western Kenya, followers of the Legion Maria movement dressed in spotless white and gathered this Christmas to honor what they call the “Black Messiah.” Flickering candles lit up faces lifted in fervent prayer as worshippers stared at a portrait of Mama Maria, the African woman who co-founded the church. Prophet Shows the Face of God: AFP reporters met Prophet Stephen Benson Nundu, holding a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior — the man hailed by millions as the “Black Messiah.” Clasped hands and a massive medallion marked his image, which followers believe is the true face of Jesus Christ. “Today is a great day, because the Virgin Mary gave birth to King Jesus in the world of Black people,” Nundu proclaimed. A Black Jesus? Founded in 1966, Legion Maria traces its mystical roots back to 1938, when a mystic woman reportedly appeared to Roman Catholics, declaring th...

 NETANYAHU SOUNDS GLOBAL ALARM OVER ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a fierce condemnation of alleged attacks and mass displacement of Christians in Nigeria, declaring that religious persecution “must end now” and warning the world against silence in the face of faith-based violence. In a powerful Christmas message addressed to Christians worldwide, Netanyahu said no religion should ever be targeted, stressing that attacks against Christian communities in Nigeria are unacceptable and indefensible. “The persecution of Christians or members of any religion cannot and must not be tolerated,” he said. “Militant attacks and displacement of Christians in Nigeria must end — and they must end now.” The Israeli leader used the occasion to sharply contrast the situation in Nigeria and parts of the Middle East with Israel’s approach to religious freedom, insisting that Israel remains a rare sanctuary for Christians in the region. “From Jeru...

 CHRISTMAS EVE HORROR: ROBBERS STORM CHURCH AFTER CAROL SERVICE, LOOT MILLIONS IN GBOKO Christmas celebration turned into mourning at Tabernacle Ministry International Church after suspected armed robbers brazenly invaded the church premises in the dead of night and escaped with valuables worth millions of naira. The shocking raid occurred in the early hours of Christmas Eve at Tomato GRA, Gboko, barely hours after worshippers concluded a joyful carol service. By morning, the sanctuary had been transformed into a crime scene. A member of the church, identified simply as Jack, revealed that the attackers struck while the neighbourhood slept, breaking into the church undetected. Confirming the incident, the General Overseer, Gloria Mwuese Akade, said the criminals forced their way into the building after violently destroying the iron door. “We closed from our carol service around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Early Wednesday morning, we discovered the church had been broken into. The thieves st...

 AMERICA CAN STRIKE, BUT NIGERIA MUST SAVE ITSELF — SHEHU SANI SOUNDS ALARM Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has thrown a blunt challenge at Nigeria’s security establishment, warning that foreign firepower may shock terrorists, but it cannot replace national resolve, insisting the United States cannot fight Nigeria’s wars forever. Sani’s warning followed reports of powerful airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) hideouts in North-Western Nigeria, operations the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said were carried out in coordination with Nigerian forces. Reacting via his verified X account, the outspoken former lawmaker said that if Nigerian authorities were indeed part of the operation, then the strikes were justified, describing terrorists terrorising the region as a deadly disease that must be crushed. “Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our land. They live by the sword,” Sani said, backing decisive military action against them. However, he issued a stark cautio...

Christmas Kindness: Chinua Soludo Clears Hospital Bills Across Anambra Anambra State Governor's son, Chinua Soludo, spent Christmas Day visiting hospitals across the state, where he paid the medical bills of several patients in a quiet act of compassion. He visited St. Joseph Hospital in Adazi-Nnukwu, Nnobi General Hospital, and Ekwulobia General Hospital, clearing bills for patients and also giving transport money to help them return home to celebrate Christmas with their families. At St. Joseph Hospital, he settled the bill of a patient detained over a debt of ₦933,500, while at Nnobi General Hospital, he cleared over ₦120,000 for a malaria patient. In Ekwulobia, nearly 10 women benefited from similar assistance. The Christmas outreach, which shows a similar gesture he carried out last year, drew prayers and gratitude from beneficiaries and was widely praised as a true expression of love and humanity associated with the season.

 NIGERIA–UNITED STATES SECURITY COOPERATION PRECISELY HITS TERRORIST TARGETS - FG The Federal Government confirms that Nigerian authorities, in structured security cooperation with international partners including the United States of America, have conducted successful precision air strikes against terrorist targets in the North-West region.  A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores that this joint action is a result of sustained intelligence collaboration and strategic coordination.  The cooperation strictly adheres to established international law, bilateral agreements, and mutual respect for sovereignty, with the shared goal of enhancing regional and global security. The Federal Government reiterates that all counter-terrorism operations are conducted with the paramount objective of protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national unity, and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens. Terrorism, whether targeting Christian, Muslim, or other com...

U.S says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. "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!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The U.S. military’s Africa Command said the strike was carried out in Sokoto state in coordination with the Nigerian authorities and killed multiple ISIS militants. An earlier statement posted by the command on X said the strike had been conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities, but that statement was later removed. The stri...