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peleson1:
Says two immigrants


Leveraging on immigration and still talks like this

Watch the full interview here: pic.twitter.com/1hHotTw58s

— Rep. Riley M. Moore (@RepRileyMoore) January 5, 2026

Alleged Christian Genocide: Israel Will Involve In Intelligence Sharing In Nigeria, Says Envoy


Israel is planning to support Nigeria’s efforts to address insecurity and protect vulnerable Christian communities through intelligence sharing and strategic cooperation, Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has said.

Freeman said the plan, outlined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is anchored on partnership with the Nigerian government and respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, stressing that Israel would only act within areas approved by Abuja.

“Our aim is to work with the Nigerian government, and the Prime Minister highlighted issues of intelligence sharing and other areas,” Freeman said on an Arise TV News interview.

“We will be led and guided by the Nigerian government as to where we can work and where we can partner.”

According to him, Israel’s proposed involvement is not limited to the protection of Christians alone but is aimed at tackling Nigeria’s broader insecurity challenges, including terrorism, insurgency, and violent extremism.

“This is very much about working with an ally, working with a partner, and doing things to tackle insecurity as a whole within the country,” the ambassador said.

Asked about Israel’s position should the United States, Israel’s key ally, decide to take unilateral action in Nigeria under President Donald Trump, Freeman declined to speculate, describing the scenario as hypothetical.

“Well, one, it’s a hypothetical situation, and two, I think there’s probably a better question to ask the American ambassador rather than the Israeli ambassador,” he said.

“In a hypothetical, we’d have to see what the situation was. I couldn’t tell you what our response would be.”

He reiterated that Israel’s consistent approach is to work directly with the Nigerian government.

“What I can tell you is that we want to work with the Nigerian government to see what we can do to help and work with them to tackle insecurity across the country,” Freeman said.

On whether there has been any diplomatic engagement with President Bola Tinubu’s administration following Netanyahu’s remarks, Freeman said any such discussions would remain confidential, particularly because they involve sensitive security matters.

“Any communication behind the scenes will obviously remain behind the scenes,” he said.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu has made our position clear, and anything that we can do in those areas, especially when you’re dealing with intelligence and information, is not something we’re going to talk about publicly because that would undermine the entire purpose.”

Freeman also responded to criticism that Netanyahu’s comments on protecting Christians abroad appear contradictory, given the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

He rejected the claim, insisting that the Prime Minister’s remarks were global in nature.

“I don’t think they are contradictory at all,” Freeman said. “What Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about was Christians across the world. It wasn’t only Christians in Nigeria.”

He said Netanyahu was highlighting Israel’s record on religious freedom, noting that Israel is the only country in the Middle East where the Christian population is growing and thriving.

“It is the only country in the Middle East where Christians have complete freedom of worship and freedom to do what they want,” Freeman said.

Describing Israel as an example of religious coexistence, Freeman said Christians in the country enjoy full rights and opportunities.
“If you look at Israeli society, Christians are the most well-educated. They are the wealthiest. But fundamentally, Christians have total freedom of religion,” he said.

He pointed to recent Christmas celebrations in Jerusalem as evidence of this freedom.
“During Christmas, we saw thousands of Christians in Jerusalem walking through the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

“There were Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and Christians freely expressing their faith,” he said.

Freeman said he personally witnessed the celebrations, noting, “I was in Jerusalem on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and it was amazing to see Christians having a wonderful time, totally free to express their religion and identity.”

In recent years, the United States has repeatedly expressed concern over targeted attacks against Christian communities in Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt and parts of the North, where Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), armed bandits, and extremist elements have been blamed for killings, church burnings, and mass displacements.

Several U.S.-based Christian advocacy groups and lawmakers have described the violence as a “genocide” or “religious cleansing,” accusations the Nigerian government has consistently rejected, insisting the crisis is driven by terrorism, criminality, and resource-based communal conflicts rather than state-sanctioned religious persecution.

Under previous U.S. administrations, Nigeria was designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for religious freedom violations, a move that triggered diplomatic tensions between Washington and Abuja.

Although the designation was later lifted, U.S. lawmakers have continued to push for tougher measures, including sanctions, arms restrictions, and enhanced monitoring of Nigeria’s security operations.

More recently, there have been renewed calls within U.S. political and evangelical circles for Washington to take stronger action to protect Nigerian Christians, ranging from intelligence cooperation and targeted sanctions to, in extreme proposals, direct security intervention.

These debates have gained momentum amid reports of mass killings, kidnappings of clergy and worshippers, and the destruction of Christian communities.

The Nigerian government has maintained that it welcomes international support but opposes any unilateral foreign action, arguing that such moves could undermine national sovereignty and complicate ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
It is against this backdrop of U.S. pressure, international advocacy, and Nigeria’s worsening security situation that Israel’s offer of intelligence cooperation, as outlined by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ambassador Freeman, has drawn heightened attention.

AqualinaXYZ:
The day they’ll come and carry Tinubu




Na me go use my hard earned money buy fuel for America Army

Nicolas Maduro, wife plead not guilty to terrorism charges in court appearance

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to all four charges against him on Monday. His wife, Cilia Flores, also pleaded not guilty to her three charges. Judge Alvin Hellerstein set their next court date for March 17.

Racoon:
Meanwhile someone fighting tooth and nail here for the US court not to release his redacted heroine drug running files thinks he is invincible and immune to this drama.

ROAD TO JUSTICE: Federal agents escort Nicolás Maduro to a New York City courthouse for his arraignment on narco-terrorism charges after being captured by the U.S. in Venezuela.

Residents March Against US President In Northern Nigeria, Say Trump Not Welcome

Bandits Kidnap Police Inspector, Two Others In Kano, Beat Them On Camera As They Beg For Help

Suspected bandits have kidnapped a serving police officer attached to the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, alongside two other men, subjecting them to brutal beatings while forcing them to plead publicly for ransom.

The victims were identified as Inspector Kabiru Bello Adamu, a serving officer at the Police Academy, Wudil, Muntari, and Musa Rabiu (also known as Danladi), all from Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.

In a disturbing video obtained by SaharaReporters, the three abductees were seen in visible distress as armed terrorists pointed guns at their heads, assaulted them with sticks and repeatedly struck them with AK-47 rifles.

Their cries for mercy punctuated the footage as they appealed to the public and their families to raise ransom for their release.

A source told SaharaReporters that the victims were abducted while travelling from Rijiya Zaki Motor Park in Kano State to Kebbi State.

“They were reportedly kidnapped on the way to Kebbi. The officer, Inspector Kabiru Bello, is a serving policeman with the Police Academy, Wudil,” the source said.

In the video, Inspector Kabiru Bello identified himself and narrated in Hausa how the incident occurred.

“My name is Kabiru Bello Adamu. I am a police officer working at the Police Academy, Wudil. Yesterday afternoon, I was travelling to Kebbi to visit my relatives and former colleagues I worked with years ago, to keep family ties,” he said.

“On the way, we encountered a calamity. We met armed bandits in the bush, and as of now, we are in their hands.”

The inspector, speaking under duress, appealed for mercy while invoking religious sentiments.

“We are asking Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, to bring understanding between us and them. We have families and relatives. Let whatever happens be resolved peacefully,” he pleaded.

Another victim, Muntari, also appealed desperately for help.

“I am Muntari, from Kano, Tofa Local Government Area. Please, brothers and friends, help us in the situation we are in. For the sake of the Prophet, we have been afflicted. We are asking for mercy,” he said.

The third abductee, Musa Rabiu (Danladi), said they were travelling from Kano to Birnin Kebbi when they ran into the bandits.

“We came from the new motor park heading to Birnin Kebbi, and on our way Allah caused us to encounter a calamity; we met forest bandits,” he said.

At one point, Rabiu stated that the abductors were treating them “kindly,” prompting an angry response from one of the terrorists who questioned him sarcastically. Immediately after, the victims were beaten again with sticks and gun butts.

Amid the assault, the three men screamed repeatedly: “Forgive us! Forgive us, by Allah, please forgive us! Help us, for Allah’s sake, please help us.”

Meanwhile, the incident highlights the worsening insecurity across northern Nigeria, where travellers, including security personnel, are increasingly targeted by armed groups operating freely along major highways.

Despite repeated assurances by authorities, kidnappings for ransom continue unabated, leaving citizens at the mercy of bandits.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the police authorities regarding the abduction or efforts to rescue the victims.

yarimo:
kwankwaso is far greater than peter obi politically, he is too big to be obi deputy

Dagah2:
Oriental times my foot... No be only deputize

HacheNoire:
The hypocrisy of the journalism is that, they are only showing those who are celebrating. They did not show those who are fuming. The videos of such can be found on X.

In coming months, when pro and anti militias start springing up, then you can start quantifying the after effects.

It is just day 1 and still going to be a long ride. Everywhere America took democracy to didn’t become a slum on day 1. It was a gradual process.

Ghostagain:
No time for you.